Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Real Madrid and Malaga who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Malaga head over to the Estadio Bernabeu this coming Sunday to face title favourites Real Madrid in a round 3 match in the LaLiga.
Real Madrid put six points on display after their first two matches of the new season, and will be gunning for maximum points when they enter the third match of the season.
Team form: Real Madrid vs Malaga
Real Madrid Form
Real Madrid swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 4-2 against Athletic Club. They went on to defeat Espanyol 1-2 and made it three on the spin against Real Sociedad in a 4-1 victory. Real Madrid won five of their last six LaLiga matches at the Estadio Bernabeu, scoring 16 and conceding seven along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Malaga Form
In has been a bit of everything for Malaga in their previous three matches, as they first beat Almeria by 1-2. This was followed by a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid, before an encounter with Deportivo de A Coruna produced a 1-1 draw. Malaga didn’t manage a single away win in their last six LaLiga matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 12 and scored four goals themselves.
Betting stats for Real Madrid and Malaga
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Real Madrid and Malaga. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Real Madrid have won 10 of the last 12 home matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 10 Real Madrid matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Real Madrid home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Real Madrid matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Madrid have won the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Malaga matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Malaga have lost 7 of the last 9 matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Malaga have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 13 Malaga away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Malaga away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Real Madrid vs Malaga
Kylian Mbappe has been great for Real Madrid lately, hitting the target four times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Malaga are optimistic that Chupe doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular markets: Real Madrid vs Malaga
Full-time result
Real Madrid claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Malaga won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing three in this series of matches. Real Madrid won their last seven matches on the trot. Real Madrid didn’t lose any of their previous 7 matches at Estadio Bernabeu. Malaga conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. Real Madrid have beaten Malaga in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Real Madrid scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Malaga scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Malaga will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Sunday with Real Madrid managing a measly four clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to one clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Real Madrid have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Malaga.
Total goals
Real Madrid saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Malaga, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches. Malaga conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
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