Malaga vs RCD Espanyol predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

Match analysis

The Parakeets, having lost their last match against Elche CF, travel to Málaga with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 8th round of the LaLiga, Malaga will face RCD Espanyol at Estadio La Rosaleda stadium on 9 October at 19:00, and will be refereed by Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso.

The home team, Malaga is currently in 20º position in the tournament with 4 points, while RCD Espanyol is currently in 11º position with 8. Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Malaga vs RCD Espanyol.

Malaga

Malaga comes from playing against Getafe CF and finished the match with a result of 1-0, with loss for Malaga. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against RCD Espanyol. In that last match between Malaga and Getafe CF, Malaga team achieved a 55% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Funes has achieved 1 win, 3 draws y 4 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. Malaga average number of goals per game is 0.6 goals, while they concede an average of 1.6 goals per game. With this trend they have 3 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 5 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in Malaga matches:

Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
Both teams to score: 4/8
First to concede goals: 5/8
Draw at half-time: 5/8

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-3 defeat against Elche CF, and travel to the Estadio La Rosaleda stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Malaga.

In that match between RCD Espanyol and Elche CF, the Parakeets team achieved 66% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Víctor Chust.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Manolo González's team has won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4, and is on a run of 2 consecutive defeats. RCD Espanyol average 1.4 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 11 goals.

Latest statistics in RCD Espanyol matches:

Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
Both teams to score: 6/8
First to concede goals: 6/8

Malaga vs RCD Espanyol: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Malaga vs RCD Espanyol prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Segunda División competition, in an event that took place at the Stage Front Stadium stadium on 02-05-2021 with the result of 3-0, with RCD Espanyol winning.

The last 5 meetings between Malaga and RCD Espanyol have resulted in , 5 wins for RCD Espanyol. In those matches, Malaga managed to score 1 goal, while RCD Espanyol scored 12 goals against Malaga.

In 1/5 matches both teams scored
En 3/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals

Last head to head

02/05/2021 - Segunda División

RCD Espanyol

3 - 0

Malaga

02/11/2020 - Segunda División

Malaga

0 - 3

RCD Espanyol

13/05/2018 - LaLiga

RCD Espanyol

4 - 1

Malaga

08/01/2018 - LaLiga

Malaga

0 - 1

RCD Espanyol

04/02/2017 - LaLiga

Malaga

0 - 1

RCD Espanyol

Timeline

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

Malaga

Joaquín Muñoz

Alfonso Herrero

Fernando Calero

Pablo Martínez

Puga

David Larrubia

Ángel Recio

Rafa Rodríguez

Dani Lorenzo

Chupe

Rafita

Substitutes:

25 Juan Berrocal

4 Einar Galilea

5 Álex Pastor

17 Eneko Jauregi

6 Ramón Enríquez

8 Carlos Dotor Player change Yellow card

30 Andrés Céspedes

7 H. Abaida Player change

13 Carlos López

21 Adrián Niño Heredia Player change

23 Izan Merino Player change

39 Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh Player change Yellow card

RCD Espanyol

Edu Expósito

Cabrera

Pol Lozano

Ángel Fortuño

Dolan

Riedel

El Hilali

Bryan Zaragoza

Roberto Fernández

Hartman

Javier Hernandez

Substitutes:

13 M. Dmitrović

16 V. Drkušić

14 Unai Núñez

7 Javi Puado

11 Pere Milla Player change

4 Urko González Player change

22 Álex Calatrava Player change

18 Marcos Fernández Player change

20 Gabriel Moscardo

26 Rafel Bauzà

21 Roger Hinojo Player change Yellow card

31 Llorenç Serred

Malaga vs RCD Espanyol prediction

After analysing the form of both teams and their last H2H meetings, the StaTips team, using our data and statistics tool, has created the following predictions for the match Malaga vs RCD Espanyol.

Correct score

Featured prediction

Malaga

1 - 2

RCD Espanyol

Probability

Other predictions

Betting market Tips Prob.

Winner

RCD Espanyol

Halftime and Full time

Draw/RCD Espanyol

Both teams to score

Yes

Over/Under goals

Over 2,5 goals

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Malaga vs RCD Espanyol stats

Season statistics

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

Games played

Wins

Draws

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Ranking

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Statistics of the last matches

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

Games played

Wins

Draw

Lost

Goals in favor

Goals against

0.6

Avg goals in favor

1.4

1.6

Avg goals against

1.4

First to score

First to concede

First half winner

First-half draw

First-half loser

Live team statistics

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

0.77

Expected goals

1.14

Ball Possesion

Total shots

Free kicks

Shots on goal

Shots off goal

Corner kicks

Offsides

Goalkeeper saves

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

484

Total pases

353

426

Passes accurate

279

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shot outside box

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PRO STATS

Advanced comparisons, streaks and match context for both teams

Streak statistics

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

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Goals stats

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RCD Espanyol

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Corners stats

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RCD Espanyol

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Cards stats

cards/match

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RCD Espanyol

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Malaga

RCD Espanyol

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Referee statistics: Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso

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MATCHES REFEREED

*Data from the last 12 months

Malaga

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RCD Espanyol

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Last matches of each team

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

Malaga

20/09/2026 - LaLiga

Getafe CF

1 - 0

Malaga

17/09/2026 - LaLiga

Malaga

1 - 3

Villarreal CF

13/09/2026 - LaLiga

Celta Vigo

1 - 1

Malaga

06/09/2026 - LaLiga

Malaga

0 - 0

Levante

30/08/2026 - LaLiga

Real Madrid

4 - 0

Malaga

24/08/2026 - LaLiga

Malaga

1 - 1

Deportivo La Coruna

19/08/2026 - LaLiga

Atlético Madrid

2 - 0

Malaga

20/06/2026 - Segunda División

UD Almería

1 - 2

Malaga

RCD Espanyol

18/09/2026 - LaLiga

RCD

1 - 3

Elche CF

15/09/2026 - LaLiga

Rayo Vallecano

2 - 1

RCD

12/09/2026 - LaLiga

CA Osasuna

0 - 2

RCD

06/09/2026 - LaLiga

RCD

1 - 1

Seville FC

29/08/2026 - LaLiga

Real Sociedad

2 - 1

RCD

22/08/2026 - LaLiga

RCD

1 - 2

Real Madrid

16/08/2026 - LaLiga

RCD

3 - 0

Levante

23/05/2026 - LaLiga

RCD

1 - 1

Real Sociedad

Who will win?

33%

50%

17%

Match information

Round

8th round - LaLiga

Date

09/10/2026 - 19:00

Referee

Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso

Stadium

Estadio La Rosaleda

Place

Málaga - Spain

Survey results - TOP 5

Match Bet Vote

Winner Como 1907

100%

Winner Inter Milan

75%

Survey results - TOP 5

Match Bet Vote

Winner Como 1907

100%

Winner Inter Milan

75%

	Malaga	RCD Espanyol
Victories	0	5
Unforfeited Matches	0	5
Conceding goals	5	1
First to score	0	5
	Funes	Manolo González