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Malaga vs Elche preview and prediction
On Sunday 3 January 2027, Malaga take on Elche at Estadio La Rosaleda in La Liga action. There is little between them on Elo, so this Malaga vs Elche prediction comes down to form.
With L L W D L from their last five, Malaga are struggling for results. Elche are blowing hot and cold: their last five read L L W W D.
Malaga average 0.8 goals for and 1.8 against on home soil. On their travels Elche are scoring 1.0 and letting in 0.2 per game. Under 2.5 goals makes sense on numbers that point to 1.4 a game; both teams have scored in 40% of Malaga games and 10% of Elche games. Elche have kept a clean sheet in 70% of their recent matches.
There is no tipster preview on Malaga vs Elche yet, so head to our La Liga tips for the latest picks in the competition.
In ten meetings since December 2013, Malaga have won three, Elche have taken six and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Malaga vs Elche prediction page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Malaga at home vs Elche away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +143Elche
- Venue edge
- +18Malaga
| MalagaHome | Rating | ElcheAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,339 | Overall | 1,482 |
| 1,423 | Match venue | 1,405 |
| 1,423 | At home | 1,505 |
| 1,354 | Away | 1,405 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,365 | Attack | 1,481 |
| 1,495 | Defence | 1,521 |
| 1,411 | Home attack | 1,472 |
| 1,349 | Away attack | 1,456 |
| 1,514 | Home defence | 1,531 |
| 1,510 | Away defence | 1,473 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,427 | Goal environment | 1,483 |
| 1,503 | Home goals | 1,417 |
| 1,423 | Away goals | 1,567 |
| 1,493 | Possession | 1,529 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,498 | Set-piece attack | 1,504 |
| 1,498 | Set-piece defence | 1,503 |
| 1,364 | Close games | 1,465 |
| 1,327 | Winning margin | 1,498 |
Match venue compares Malaga at home with Elche away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.