Málaga CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Málaga CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 11 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Chua (Mexico)
- Assistant 1 Jose Garrido Romero (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Alejandro Estevez Iglesias (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Real Madrid CF | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 11 | 23 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 11 | 19 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 11 | 17 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | Deportivo Alavés | 11 | 12 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 10 | 12 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | Getafe CF | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | Villarreal CF | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | CA Osasuna | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 11 | 11 |
| 17 | Elche CF | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 11 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 11 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Villarreal CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Levante UD | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Aug | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Aug | RC Deportivo La Coruna | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Málaga CF | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Sep | RC Deportivo La Coruna | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | Deportivo Alavés | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Málaga CF | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #13 |
| 5 | Points | 12 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 0 / 5 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 5 |
| 8 | Scored | 15 |
| 21 | Conceded | 15 |
| -13 | GD | +0 |
| 0.45 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 0% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Málaga CF this season
Málaga CF this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Málaga CF are 20th (5 pts). Villarreal CF are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Málaga CF
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/5
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Malaga CF launch into their encounter with Villarreal CF.
- 5' Chupete has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Malaga CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 12' GOAL! Carlos Dotor fires home to make it 1-0!
- 17' Villarreal CF looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Pape Gueye scoring 2 goals.
- 22' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Inigo Perez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jose Salinas on 34.
- 37' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Santi Comesana by Pape Gueye on 37 minute.
- 40' The Spain Alberto Moleiro breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-1!
- 42' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Ilias Akhomach gets a card.
- 46' The whistle greets Juan Cruz as he departs to be replaced by Dani Lorenzo.
- 47' What a strike from Pape Gueye! The score is 1-2.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jose Salinas suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' Malaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
- 61' Time for substitution for Malaga CF. Carlos Dotor is replaced by Adrian.
- 63' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Ayoze Perez is replaced by Georges Mikautadze.
- 68' A moment of madness from David Larrubia on 68 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 70' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 75' Time for substitution for Malaga CF. Puga is replaced by Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez.
- 79' Poor challenge from Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 80' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Alberto Moleiro departs to be replaced by Santiago Mourino.
- 82' A stunning finish from Carlos Romero — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Alfonso Herrero is booked for Malaga CF — card on 85.
- 86' Pape Gueye does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
- 1-3 the final result. Malaga CF will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 12
- 19
- 8
- 10
- 4
- 3
- 23
- 9
- 15
Bench
- 25
- 11
- 17
- 21
- 5
- 13
- 22
- 6
- 31
- 14
- 32
Coach
Juan Funes
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 22
- 25
- 17
- 24
-
11
Ilias Akhomach ↓ Carlos Romero 63'
- 3
- 12
- 23
- 10
-
14
Santi Comesana ↓ Pape Gueye 37'
- 6
Bench
- 19
-
18
Pape Gueye ↑ 37'
- 7
-
9
Georges Mikautadze ↑ 63'
- 2
- 21
- 1
-
20
Carlos Romero ↑ 63'
-
15
Santiago Mourino ↑ 80'
- 13
- 5
-
16
Carlos Macia ↑ 80'
Coach
Inigo Perez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
| Alberto Moleiro | 1 |
| Carlos Dotor | 1 |
Head to Head
Málaga CF Form
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.96
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
48%
Draw or Villarreal CF
77%
Málaga CF or Villarreal CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
0 – 2
10.2%
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 3
6.6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 0
4.2%
0 – 4
3.3%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 23% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.