Malaga VS Real Betis Match Prediction

Malaga and Real Betis have nearly split this tie down the middle over 24 matches. Betis edge it with nine wins, seven draws, and eight losses so far. Here's a look at the last five results:

Feb 28, 2017: Malaga 1-2 Betis
Sep 23, 2016: Betis 1-0 Malaga
Mar 19, 2016: Betis 0-1 Malaga
Nov 7, 2015: Malaga 0-1 Betis
Mar 31, 2014: Betis 1-2 Malaga

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Malaga vs Real Betis Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Malaga are at evens to win, a draw is at 12/5, and a Real Betis win is at 11/4.

After just the third win of their season last weekend, Malaga will enter play in 19th place on 11 points. However, they are just four back of pulling their way out of the relegation zone, so the win has been a huge boost for them. Their opponents Betis haven't won in their last seven matches and have slipped down to 12th in the table with only 18 points. If they lose here, they would only have four points on Malaga and would be in serious jeopardy.

Malaga come into this match with one of the division's worst home records. They are on only eight points through seven matches with just two wins and two draws there so far. This has held them back considerably, as has the fact that they have scored just nine goals there so far. As for Betis, they are in a similar position when away from home. They have not been a good side at all when away from home, collecting just a win and a draw to go with five losses. The one win was at Real Madrid, somehow, so they can produce gold at times.

A no for both teams to score is set at 11/10 via Ladbrokes.

Malaga vs Real Betis Prediction

It's a risk to back Malaga, but they look like they could be set to offer a bit of a shock here. In truth, they should be earning at least a draw in this match as Betis are just not a capable road side.

Correct Score Prediction: Malaga 1-0 Real Betis

Team News

Michel has injuries to goalkeeper Cenk Gonen, right back Miguel Torres, left backs Federico Ricca and Juankar, and center midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic that will keep them out of the lineup here.

Key Man

Some good form at timely moments from wide midfielder Gonzalo Castro has proven crucial to Malaga's chances at staying alive this season. The Uruguayan came up with one of those big moments last Sunday as he scored their second goal in Sociedad to give them an unexpected and priceless three points. He has three goals and an assist to his name so far, showing good credentials to threaten here.

Team Form

Malaga have two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches:

0-2 win at Real Sociedad
0-0 home draw vs Levante
1-1 home draw vs Numancia (Copa del Rey)
3-2 loss at Real Madrid
3-2 home win vs Deportivo La Coruna

Malaga Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-4-1-1

Team News

Quique Setien has injuries keeping center back Jordi Amat, defensive midfielders Andres Guardado and Javi Garcia, winger Joel Campbell, and forward Antonio Sanabria out of the lineup.  Guardado is also serving a suspension alongside center back Aissa Mandi.

Key Man

Without top scorer Sanabria, a tough winger in Campbell and a great passer like Guardado, it's easy to see why Betis have began to struggle of late. This match might not be any different unless a veteran like Joaquin can step up and lead the way. Whether it be with a goal or an assist, or just a shout to his teammates, they need leadership in a big way. And the Spanish winger can bring all of those on his day as he's been there and done it many times before.

Team Form

Betis have four losses and a draw in their last five matches:

0-1 home loss vs Atletico Madrid
1-0 loss at Las Palmas
3-5 home loss vs Cadiz (Copa del Rey)
2-2 home draw vs Girona
5-0 loss at Eibar

Real Betis Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Malaga's form this season has been very bad, and they are among those that are real contenders for the drop in Spain this season. They have not been scoring goals, and they are conceding quite a few as well. They have a golden opportunity to try and close up on the other sides here though, as Real Betis are far from a competent away team.

Real Betis have just one away win this season: a win at Real Madrid.