Málaga vs Levante prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 6, 2026
In the 4th round of La Liga, Málaga will face Levante on September 6, 2026. Both sides understand how important it is to win matches like this.
Málaga vs Levante team news and expert analysis
The La Rosaleda club have finally returned to La Liga. They even spent time in the third tier, but last spring they first finished fourth in the Segunda División before going on to win the play-offs. La Liga has proved a difficult challenge, however: they began with a defeat to Atlético Madrid despite holding their own for a long spell, then shared the points with fellow newcomers Deportivo in a 1-1 draw. There was understandably little they could do against Real Madrid, suffering a 0-4 defeat.
The club from the Valencia suburbs returned to La Liga in 2025 and initially won their battle for survival, finishing 16th despite collecting the same 42 points as relegated Mallorca. They did not pick up a point immediately in the new campaign, suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Espanyol, but then held Osasuna to a goalless draw away from home. When they hosted Betis, they produced a genuine surprise, thrashing the strong and ambitious visitors 5-2.
The newcomers are averaging just 0.33 goals scored per match in La Liga while conceding 2.33. Romero and company have averaged 1.67 goals both scored and conceded.
Head to Head matches: Málaga vs Levante
In the last five meetings, Levante have won three times, with the other two ending in draws.
The home side are considered favourites here, but the visitors are certainly no weaker. We believe they will avoid defeat away from home (odds – 1.60).
Málaga vs Levante: key statistics and trends
- Málaga have lost two of their first three matches
- 33% of Málaga's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.67 goals per match
- Levante have lost one of their three matches
- 33% of Levante's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.3 goals per match
Málaga vs Levante: Possible starting lineups
Málaga are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Herrero - Garrido, Galilea, Recio, Puga - Merino - Muñoz, Lorenzo, Dotor, Cruz - Rubio
Levante are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Ryan - Sánchez, Mandi, de la Fuente, Pérez - Rey - Fernández, Olasagasti, Bardeli, Brugi - Romero
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