Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -7 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Deportivo La Coruna or Draw (Double Chance) at 64% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Malaga host Deportivo La Coruna at home in matchday two of La Liga, looking to bounce back after an opening 2-0 defeat away to Atletico Madrid that left them in 18th place. The hosts will have to contend with significant squad absences, as six players—F. Calero, Juanpe, D. Murillo, A. Nino, A. Ochoa, and M. Diarra—are sidelined through injury.
Deportivo La Coruna enter this clash sitting in 9th position after securing a 1-1 draw at home against Elche in their league opener, assisted by L. Amatucci. With only N. Carrillo and Y. Hernandez reported unavailable, the visitors appear to have the more intact squad heading into this fixture.
Historically, encounters between these two clubs have been tightly contested affairs. Across their last 10 head-to-head meetings, half (5) ended in draws, with an average of only 1.9 goals per game and under 2.5 goals landing in 80% of those fixtures.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | AlavesChampions League league stage | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 3 | Real MadridChampions League league stage | 4 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Real BetisChampions League league stage | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Deportivo La CorunaEuropa League league stage | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 6 | SevillaECL Playoffs | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 7 | Atletico Madrid | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Osasuna | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 15 | Getafe | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 17 | Villarreal | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 18 | MalagaRelegation | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| 19 | ElcheRelegation | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 20 | ValenciaRelegation | 4 | -8 | 1 |
Malaga have won 3 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 1.9 goals a game, only 20% went over 2.5.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Malaga enter the game depleted by six injuries and on the back of a 2-0 defeat. Deportivo La Coruna secured a point on opening day and hold an advantage in squad health. With 5 of the last 10 head-to-head matches finishing in draws and 80% staying under 2.5 goals, a low-scoring result where the visitors take at least a point carries solid probability.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
