Malaga vs Real Zaragoza predictions for this Liga Smartbank clash on Saturday at La Rosaleda Stadium. Malaga are looking to get closer to the playoff places, but, for that, they will have to beat Real Zaragoza who, themselves, need the points to get out of the relegation places. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Malaga
The Malaga side come into this match in tenth position, after three wins, three draws, and three defeats. They have scored 8 goals so far, compared to 11 that they have conceded.
Of Malaga’s 12 total points, ten were earned at home, having won three games and drawn one in four matches. Despite being a mid-table team, Malaga are a very reliable team at home.
Of the last five meetings between the two teams, Malaga have won twice.
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Real Zaragoza
Zaragoza come into this game on a streak of draws, and it is now five games in a row that they have neither won or lost a match. A lack of goals coupled with good defensive play are the main reasons for so many drawn matches.
Occupying one of the relegation positions, Zaragoza are currently the lowest scorers in the league, with only five goals in nine games, but they have also conceded the fewest goals – seven.
Zaragoza have now gone three away games in a row without defeat, comprising one win and two draws.
Key Stats:
- Malaga have yet to lose as a home team, securing three wins and a draw.
- Malaga have not conceded a single goal in four home games.
- Five consecutive draws for Zaragoza
- Zaragoza have only scored three goals in their last five games
Malaga vs Real Zaragoza Predictions
Zaragoza come into this game with a very worrying lack of goals, although they make up for it with a good defensive game? In contrast, Malaga are a very reliable team at home, having won three games and drawn one, and having scored four goals without conceding any. For these reasons, we think Malaga are favourites to win this match.
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