Malaga - Elche

La Liga Season 2026 - Round 18
Planned

Match preview

Malaga take on Elche in La Liga at Estadio La Rosaleda on 3 January 2027.

The most recent match for Malaga was a 1-1 draw with Espanyol, preceded by a 0-1 defeat against Getafe.

The most recent match for Elche was a 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo, preceded by a 3-1 win over Espanyol.

The numbers favour Elche, with 6 points and 17 goals conceded in 8 matches, against 4 points and 13 goals conceded in 8 matches for Malaga.

Elche have won the last 3 meetings between the sides. The record over the 8 previous meetings: 2 wins for Malaga, 5 wins for Elche and one draw. See every meeting between Malaga and Elche.

Our algorithm predicts Elche to win, with a probability of 38%.

Team forms

Previous confrontations (H2H)

2 Malaga
1 Draw
5 Elche
63% Over 2.5 goals
38% Both teams scored
3.0 Goals per match
Logo Malaga 1 | Logo Elche 4 Clean sheets
🔥 Elche won the last 3 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win: Malaga 0-3 Elche (2024)
Most goals: Malaga 3-3 Elche (2019)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Malaga
1.13
Logo Elche
1.88
Goals in home matches
Logo Malaga
1.75
Logo Elche
1.75
Goals in away matches
Logo Malaga
0.50
Logo Elche
2.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Estadio La Rosaleda

Capacity

30377

Address

Avenida de la Palmilla / Paseo de Martiricos
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table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.