Malaga vs Espanyol match stats & report
1–1 Full time
Malaga drew with Espanyol 1–1 in La Liga on 9 October 2026. Expected goals finished 0.67–1.05. Malaga had 58% of the ball. Before kick-off the Ghost gave Malaga 38%, the draw 31% and Espanyol 31%.
Malaga vs Espanyol match statistics
- 58% Ball possession 42%
- 0.67 Expected goals (xG) 1.05
- 15 Total shots 9
- 7 Shots on target 4
- 6 Shots off target 2
- 2 Blocked shots 3
- 9 Shots inside the box 6
- 8 Corners 2
- 10 Fouls 15
- 2 Offsides 1
- 4 Yellow cards 5
- 0 Red cards 0
- 487 Passes 353
- 2 Goalkeeper saves 6
Goals and cards
- 13' Goal B. Zaragoza (assist Javier Hernandez) Espanyol
- 24' Yellow card Javier Hernandez Espanyol
- 28' Yellow card B. Zaragoza Espanyol
- 28' Yellow card Puga Malaga
- 41' Yellow card Chupe Malaga
- 60' Yellow card O. El Hilali Espanyol
- 66' Yellow card C. Dotor Malaga
- 84' Yellow card C. Riedel Espanyol
- 87' Yellow card Roger Hinojo Espanyol
- 89' Yellow card A. Aznou Malaga
- 90+3' Goal A. Nino (assist Rafita) Malaga
The Ghost's pre-match prediction
- 38%Malaga fair odds 2.65
- 31%Draw fair odds 3.22
- 31%Espanyol fair odds 3.21
Most likely score 1-1 (14.7%)
Over/under goals & BTTS prediction
| Market | Ghost | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 goals | 89% | 1.13 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.40 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 21% | 4.75 |
| Over 4.5 goals | 9% | 11.16 |
| Under 0.5 goals | 11% | 8.95 |
| Under 1.5 goals | 30% | 3.30 |
| Under 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 |
| Under 3.5 goals | 79% | 1.27 |
| Under 4.5 goals | 91% | 1.10 |
| Both teams to score: Yes | 49% | 2.03 |
| Both teams to score: No | 51% | 1.97 |
Every figure comes from the Ghost's score grid. No bookmaker price goes into it.
Corners, cards & shots prediction
Expected corners: 9.8
Malaga 5.6 · Espanyol 4.1
| Total corners | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 74% | 26% |
| 8.5 | 62% | 38% |
| 9.5 | 51% | 49% |
| 10.5 | 39% | 61% |
| 11.5 | 29% | 71% |
Expected cards: 5.0
Malaga 2.4 · Espanyol 2.7
| Total cards | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 72% | 28% |
| 4.5 | 55% | 45% |
| 5.5 | 39% | 61% |
| 6.5 | 24% | 76% |
| 7.5 | 14% | 86% |
Expected shots on target: 8.2
Malaga 3.8 · Espanyol 4.4
| Total shots on target | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 70% | 30% |
| 7.5 | 57% | 43% |
| 8.5 | 44% | 56% |
| 9.5 | 32% | 68% |
| 10.5 | 22% | 78% |
Forecast from each side's recent matches in this competition (369 matches fitted). Shown for reading, never published as a call on the Ghost Record.
Correct score probabilities
- 1–1 14.7%
- 0–0 11.2%
- 1–0 10.2%
- 0–1 8.9%
- 2–1 8.2%
- 2–0 7.4%
- 1–2 7.3%
- 0–2 5.9%
Team news & lineups
Malaga
Bench H. Abaida , Izan Merino , C. Dotor , Carlos López , Eneko Jauregi , Einar Galilea , Ramón Enríquez , A. Nino , A. Pastor , A. Aznou , J. Berrocal , Andrés Céspedes
Espanyol
Bench Rafel Bauzà , Álex Calatrava , M. Dmitrović , V. Drkušić , Marcos Fernández , Urko González , Roger Hinojo , Pere Milla , Unai Núñez , J. Puado , Llorenç Serred , Gabriel Moscardo
Out and doubtful
- Jofre Espanyol Out — Groin Injury
- K. Garcia Espanyol Out — Hamstring Injury
- A. Ochoa Malaga Out — Knee Injury
- J. Lobete Malaga Out — Knee Injury
- J. Salinas Malaga Out — Loan agreement
- D. Murillo Malaga Out — Knee Injury
- H. Abaida Malaga Out — Inactive
- J. Cajuste Malaga Out — Injury
- J. Cruz Malaga Out — Injury
- M. Diarra Malaga Out — Calf Injury
- J. Puado Espanyol Doubtful — Knee Injury
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
Malaga at home
1–8–1 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.5 per game
- Conceded
- 1.5 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 10
- Corners
- 6.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.7 per game
27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Espanyol away
3–3–4 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.7 per game
- Conceded
- 1.6 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 10
- Corners
- 3.7 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.8 per game
18% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Double chance, handicap & team goals
| Market | Ghost | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| Home clean sheet | 33% | 3.03 |
| Home -0.5 handicap | 38% | 2.65 |
| Home +0.5 handicap | 69% | 1.45 |
| Home/Draw double chance | 69% | 1.45 |
| Home -1.5 handicap | 17% | 5.83 |
| Home +1.5 handicap | 87% | 1.15 |
| Home Over 0.5 team goals | 71% | 1.41 |
| Home Over 1.5 team goals | 35% | 2.84 |
| Home/Away double chance | 69% | 1.45 |
| Away clean sheet | 29% | 3.46 |
| Away +1.5 handicap | 83% | 1.21 |
| Away +0.5 handicap | 62% | 1.61 |
| Home Over 2.5 team goals | 13% | 7.74 |
| Draw/Away double chance | 62% | 1.61 |
| Away Over 0.5 team goals | 67% | 1.49 |
| Away -0.5 handicap | 31% | 3.21 |
| Away Over 1.5 team goals | 30% | 3.28 |
| Away -1.5 handicap | 13% | 7.59 |
| Away Over 2.5 team goals | 10% | 9.81 |