Malaga vs Deportivo prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 24, 2026
In the second round of Spain's La Liga on August 24, 2026, Malaga and Deportivo will face off. It's a clash between the newcomers of the championship.
Malaga vs Deportivo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "La Rosaleda" was relegated from La Liga back in 2018. They even found themselves in the third division, albeit just for one season. In 2025/2026, they finished fourth in the Segunda but managed to win the playoffs. Having finally returned to La Liga, they immediately played one of the giants—Atletico. They held on for a long time, but conceded twice at the end and lost.
The team from La Coruña dropped as low as the third division. Only in 2024 did they manage to return at least to the Segunda level. On their second attempt, they climbed even higher, collecting 77 points—only Racing had more in 2025/2026. But finishing second gave them a direct ticket to La Liga. In their opener, hosting Elche, newcomer Aubameyang opened the scoring, but they ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Juan Francisco Funes's side averaged 1.72 goals scored per match in the Segunda, conceding a third less—1.17 per game. The other La Liga newcomer was a bit more pragmatic, but the ratio was similar: with 1.55 goals scored per game, they conceded 1.05.
Previous Matches: Malaga vs Deportivo
In their last six encounters, Malaga recorded as many wins as there were draws.
The visitors are less favored, but they are in decent form. The bet here is that they will not lose away (odds – 1.60).
Malaga vs Deportivo: Key Stats and Trends
- Malaga have won twice in their last three matches
- Deportivo have lost just once in their last eight games
Malaga vs Deportivo: Probable Starting Lineups
Malaga's likely 1-4-1-4-1 formation: Herrero - Garrido, Galilea, Recio, Puga - Merino - Muñoz, Lorenzo, Dotor, Larrubia - Rubio
Deportivo's likely 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Roman - Quagliata, Ede, Nubi, Navarro - Amatucci, Soriano - Asp Jensen, Nsongo, Altimira - Aubameyang
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the La Liga standings
