Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Malaga
4-2-3-1
Zaragoza
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(51) 36 Goals 26 (35)
(35) 20 Assists 10 (22)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27.3 Average Age 29.2
180.5 Average Height (cm) 181.1
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 43% (45%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(2.2) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.8 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Julio Baptista Out 6.71
Jesús Gámez Out 6.99
Ruud Van Nistelrooy Doubtful 6.33
Player Reason Status Rating
David Mateos Out 6.33

Team News

Malaga
  • Málaga suffered a 3-0 defeat against Athletic in La Liga. Pellegrini’s side conceded three goals in just four minutes.
  • Defender Demichelis should be back in the starting eleven after serving his two-game suspension.
  • Joaquín was back from injury against Athletic and may even start this match.
  • Jesús Gámez didn’t play against the Basques and will also miss this match due to injury.
Zaragoza
  • Zaragoza suffered their 14th defeat of the season last time out, losing 2-0 against Betis.
  • The ‘maños’ are already 11 points away from safety and their hopes of survival are getting slim.
  • Lanzaro should replace Paredes at centre-back after serving his one-game suspension.
  • Striker Aranda was back from injury to face Betis. However, Jiménez may decide to start Postiga in this one.

Prediction

  • Málaga should bounce back at home against a weaker rival. However, their weak performances against bigger teams have to be a concern for Pellegrini.
  • Zaragoza face another tough match on the road where they have picked up only six points this season. However, they did manage to win for the first time away from home this season against Espanyol last time out.
  • There shouldn’t be an upset here; Málaga should control the midfield and hence win the game.
Prediction:
Malaga
2
0
Zaragoza
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 Malaga 17 7 14 58 ddwllw
16 Zaragoza 12 7 19 43 wlwwww

Top Players

Malaga
Zaragoza
S. Cazorla 7.59
J. Toulalan 7.31
Joaquín 7.11
Apoño 7.12
Roberto 6.83
A. Pintér 6.73
S. Rondón 11
S. Cazorla 9
S. Fernández 5
H. Postiga 9
Apoño 5
L. García 4
S. Cazorla 5
J. Gámez 5
N. Monreal 4
L. García 4
Á. Lafita 4
F. Zuculini 3

Match Forecast

Malaga will score from a setpiece situation  
Malaga will score from a direct freekick  
Zaragoza will be shown a high number of cards  
Zaragoza will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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