Málaga CF go welcome Villarreal CF to Estadio La Rosaleda on Thursday, 17 September 2026, as La Liga mid-week match dey land for Spain. Kick-off don set for 15:30 local time, while Fubo listing show 3:00 p.m. ET. ESPN Deportes go carry the game for TV, and fans fit stream am on Fubo.
Newcomers Málaga still dey without La Liga win this season. Juan Funes’ side don pick just three points from first five matches. Last time out, Málaga play 1-1 draw away to Celta Vigo at Estadio Balaídos. Ferran Jutglà open scoring for Celta for 41st minute. Adrián Niño equalize for Málaga for 83rd minute to secure the point away from home. Málaga enjoy 55% possession and record two shots on target, with Adrian Nino finding the net.
Villarreal also never win league game this season. El Submarino Amarillo collect two points from five games and lose their last three. Previous outing, Villarreal suffer 2-1 home defeat against Real Betis at Estadio de la Ceramica. Despite having 62% possession and registering eight shots on target, Gerard Moreno only got on scoresheet.
For Málaga, last 10 league matches show 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws. Los Boquerones dey average 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. The Andalusia club don average 51.9% possession and 5.1 corners per match, while conceding 1.0 goals and 4.2 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Top scorer Chupe don find net 4 times, David Larrubia 2, with Adrian Nino and Joaquin Munoz both scoring 1. Pablo Martinez, Joaquin Munoz and Chupe record most assists with 1 apiece. Goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero keep one clean sheet.
Villarreal last 10 league matches show 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws. Inigo Perez’s team dey average 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Dem dey average 56.2% possession, 532.0 passes, 6.7 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Georges Mikautadze don score 5, followed by Gerard Moreno, Nicolas Pepe and Ayoze Perez with 3 goals apiece. Nicolas Pepe manage 4 assists in last 10 games.
Málaga confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Angel Recio, Einar Galilea, Jose Salinas, Izan Merino, Juan Cruz, David Larrubia, Carlos Dotor, Pablo Martinez, Chupe. Villarreal confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Peter Gulacsi (GK), Alex Freeman, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Ilias Akhomach, Nathan Saliba, Santi Comesana, Tajon Buchanan, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez.
Málaga look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap against Villarreal. You can get the home team at +0.5 at -119, which means a return if Los Boquerones draw or win, with both outcomes possible here. Málaga are a confident choice with a +0.5 goal start. The home team should be able to win or draw this La Liga game. According to top bookmakers, the pick get 54.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, experts put probability close to 60%.
Correct score prediction na 1-1 at +540. Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) don cover the 1.5 shots total in him past two La Liga matches. We go take him on Overs for Player Shots at -116. Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) don rack up two goals in him past five La Liga games. It worth a play on +205 say he be Anytime Goalscorer. Málaga cover 4.5 corners line in four straight games, while past three Villarreal away matches see over 4.5 corners conceded. We endorse betting on -106 say Málaga successfully cover the line.
Bet builder get Málaga with +0.5 Asian Handicap, both teams to find net and Málaga Over 4.5 corners. Bookmakers have Villarreal as +107 favourites for this La Liga encounter, with 1×2 odds suggesting dem be 48% likely to triumph. Málaga be +250 outsiders. If you fancy Villarreal but want money back if game end draw, you can secure odds of -208. Alternatively, Málaga dey +140 on Draw No Bet market. Total Goals market indicate say Over 2.5 Goals be betting favourite right now. Yes pick in Both Teams to Score market be most likely result and e dey trading at -192. Georges Mikautadze get +130 to find net, while he dey +390 to register first goal, which make him favourite.
Stats na from last 10 league matches only. Málaga never lose six straight games at Estadio La Rosaleda. Los Boquerones collect six draws, three wins and one defeat in past 10 home games, scoring average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00. Villarreal never triumph in six straight games on road. El Submarino Amarillo rack up five draws, four losses and one victory in last 10 away games, scoring average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Fubo talk say La Rosaleda set to host exciting mid-week matchup between home side Málaga CF and visiting club Villarreal CF on Thursday in La Liga action. The game go take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Fans fit tune into ESPN Deportes to see action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues. Regional restrictions may apply. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Some platforms featured fit no dey accessible for your location. Please check relevant review page for details. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age). Gamble Responsibly.
