By the looks of the moment as the 2 temptation is to go to hand the guests share for 2X is good, 1.73, and that for victory is sensational 3.55. However, it should be taken into account that the hosts have lost only one of the last 7 games at home in Primera. Therefore I am somewhat cautious and confrontation between Malaga and Espanyol have chosen a tip based on achievements in the field of Catalans. See below my forecast but argued details and statistics on both teams.
Malaga
It has a pretty poor season and is just 14 with 22 points after 20 rounds.
They won 5 times and every time they did it at home.
They have 7 hits, 2 draws at home and five away.
They suffered 8 defeats so far, but only 2 of them were in front of their fans.
The attack is average, 9th in La Liga and has 28 achievements.
Defense and pulled more down, being only 16th and cashed 34 goals.
Probable team (4-2-3-1) Malaga: Kameni – Rosales Hernandez, Demichelis, Juan Carlos – Camacho, Recio – Juanpa, Fornals, Castro – Santos.
Espanyol
They have an average season and are in 9th place with 29 points after 20 rounds.
The bulk of the points came from the 7 wins, 4 obtained at home.
The rest have acquired after 8 draws, 5 at home and 3 away.
5 times and lost only five teams have fewer defeats than them.
The offensive team is the same place, 9th and has 28 achievements.
Defense is slightly better, ranked 7th and earned 27 goals.
Probable team (4-2-3-1) Espanyol: Diego Lopez – Navarro, David Lopez, Reyes, Martin – Jurado Fuego – Gullon, Reyes, Piatti – Gerard.
Direct meetings Malaga and Espanyol
They have met 31 times and the situation is quite balanced.
Malaga lead with 13 wins compared to 12’s and Espanyol drew 6 times.
Catalans have not lost last September but such confrontations and won four of them.
The hosts have won this game last time in 2012 in Primera, away, 2-1.
Prediction: Over 2,5 goals
Odds: 2.15
