On Monday, March 27, in the Segunda Division, Malaga takes on Leganes at the Rosaleda Stadium in an effort by both teams to end their losing streaks. Los Blanquiazules haven’t won in four league games since beating Real Zaragoza a month ago, losing twice and drawing twice. The Andalusian team is 21st in the standings and faces the possibility of falling into the third division with just 27 points from 32 games. They only have ten games to turn the tide and are ten points from safety.
This season, Malaga has also had three managers. In September, Pablo Guede was let go, and Pepe Mel, who had only been in the job for four months, was fired in January. Since January 25, Sergio Pellicer has been in charge, but the team has only won one league game out of eight and lost four. Leganes, on the other hand, are also in a downward spiral, having lost all six of their games and three of their last three to fall to 14th place in the standings with 40 points.
Match Details
- Malaga – CD Leganes
- Segunda Division Spain
- Date – 27/03/2023
- Starting time – 19:00 UTC
- Venue: La Rosaleda, Malaga, Spain
Prediction
Malaga, on the other hand, is languishing in the relegation zone and cannot afford to lose any more points in their fight for survival. Leganes, in particular, is having trouble right now. With a few goals to watch, a draw could occur all things considered.
Prediction: Leganes vs. Malaga 1-1
Head-to-Head
- Malaga has been the opponent for Leganes in six of their last seven games.
- Leganes will attempt to complete a league double over the hosts for the first time since the 2020-21 season after defeating them 1-0 earlier in the season.
- Malaga’s last two league games have ended in draws, and they could do so for the first time since October 2022 (3).
- In their last four matches, the hosts have only scored twice, both against Las Palmas in a 2-2 draw.
- In their 3-0 victory over Real Zaragoza, Malaga scored three goals, but they have failed to score in their next two home games. In fact, they have lost three of their last four league games at home.
- In their last five games, the visitors have not scored.
Team news
- CD Leganes has won three of the last five home games against Malaga CF, while Malaga CF has won two of those games and drawn none. Malaga CF has a goal difference of 8-6 in their favor.
- CD Leganes has won six of the last 11 meetings, with Malaga CF winning four and CD Leganes drawing one. The Malaga CF goal differential is 13-10 in their favor.
- The most recent time Malaga CF defeated CD Leganes at home was in 2016.
- Matches from last season: 0-2 (at home for Malaga CF) and 0-3 (at home for CD Leganes).
Lineup
| Leganes | ||
| G | 13 | Asier Riesgo |
| D | 4 | Kenneth Omeruo |
| D | 21 | Jorge Miramón |
| D | 5 | Josema |
| D | 6 | Sergio González |
| D | 3 | Jorge Sáenz |
| M | 8 | Gaku Shibasaki |
| M | 20 | Iker Undabarrena |
| M | 32 | Seydouba Cissé |
| A | 11 | Juan Muñoz |
| A | 10 | José Manuel Arnáiz |
| Malaga | ||
| G | 1 | Manolo Reina |
| M | 2 | Juanfran |
| D | 4 | Unai Bustinza |
| D | 20 | Esteban Burgos |
| M | 3 | Javi Jiménez |
| M | 18 | Alfred N’Diaye |
| D | 23 | Alberto Escassi |
| M | 19 | Jozabed Sánchez |
| A | 10 | Aleix Febas |
| A | 21 | Francisco Villalba |
| A | 9 | Fran Sol |
Betting Tips
Result: Draw
Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Both teams to score: Yes
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