Malaga is slightly favorite this evening, according to the odds offered by betting agencies, its main advantage being its own ground, where supporters can play an important role. “White-Blue” have a poor track record in the current championship edition, considering that it is currently in the “basement” of the rankings, ranking more accurately in the 19th position, being five points in the 17th place, the last one is saved from the relegation, deportivo La Coruna, who has an extra match. Michel’s team has accumulated only 11 points in the 17 stages so far, managing three wins and two draws, losing 12 times in these matches with 13 goals, receiving not less than 31. The last two championship matches were not auspicious for Malaga, both ending in defeat, losing Real Betis on his own home first, being defeated by Deportivo Alaves on the move. Juan Carlos Perez will miss the host, he is injured, and Adrian Gonzales is also unavailable due to a suspension.

• PROBABLE TEAM: Jimenez – Gonzalez, Baysse, Hernandez, Rosales – Castro, Iturra, Recio, Keko – Penaranda, Baston

Espanyol on the other side, is ranked second in bookmakers, as value is close to his opponent, but is disadvantaged by the fact that he will move away on a field that he has not lost since 2011. The Catalan group she can not boast of great developments in the current La Liga, at the moment being at the bottom of the rankings, occupying more precisely the 15th position, being at five points of the “red” area. The team coached by Quique Sánchez Flores has accumulated 20 points so far in 17 stages with five victories and a lot of draws, suffered seven defeats, matches in which he scored 14 times, receiving 21 goals. In the championship, the “white-blue” come after a win on home ground in front of Atletico Madrid, thus knocking the first success after three stages. Espanyol has no real problems, and tonight has the opportunity to send the best 11 in the field.

• PROBABLE TEAM: Pau Lopez – Martin, Duarte, Hermoso, Javi Lopez – Fuego, David Lopez – Garcia, Darder, Baptistao – Moreno

Today’s match is balanced, the winner is hard to predict, so we will avoid bets on the soloists and we will bet on the gap, at least two being enough to make a profit.

Prediction Today: Malaga – Espanyol: Over 1.5 goals
Odds: 1.47

Prediction: Malaga – Espanyol: Both to score
Odds: 2.05