Predictions & Statistics

Operating from 4 place with 69 points from 40 games, Malaga bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. They have recorded 20 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with a 72:51 goal return and good form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on Chupe (23 goals), A. Nino (12 goals), David Larrubia (9 goals), with creative support from Joaquín Muñoz (6 assists), Chupe (5 assists), R. Rodriguez (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, their record of 12 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses points to a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with H. Abaida unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Racing Santander approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 1 on 78 points after 40 outings. They have recorded 24 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, with a 85:59 goal return and very strong form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on A. Martin (22 goals), A. Villalibre (16 goals), I. Vicente (8 goals), with creative support from I. Vicente (18 assists), A. Martin (9 assists), P. Canales (8 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, their record of 10 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.