La Liga kicks off for Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna on August 24, 2026, with both sides eager to start strong. Malaga, despite a slightly inferior league record of 18 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, will be buoyed by a strong home advantage, reflected in their 50% win probability. Their recent form is mixed, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. Key for Malaga will be their attacking prowess, having netted 66 goals last season.
Deportivo La Coruna enters the new campaign with a marginally better overall record of 19 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses. Their recent form is more consistent, boasting two wins and three draws without a defeat in their last five. While their goal-scoring tally is lower at 59, their defensive record of 41 conceded goals is superior. Recent head-to-head encounters suggest tight affairs, with three draws and one win apiece in the last five. Given the close odds and the historical stalemates, expect a cagey opener where midfield control and capitalizing on half-chances will be paramount. The "Under 2.5 goals" odds of 1.596 further emphasize the likelihood of a low-scoring contest.
1. A. Herrero, 3. C. Puga, 15. A. Recio, 4. E. Galilea, 31. Rafita, 23. I. Merino, 10. D. Larrubia, 8. C. Dotor, 22. D. Lorenzo, 11. J. Munoz, 9. Chupe
13. L. Roman, 23. X. Navarro, 4. L. Noubi, 22. B. Ede, 12. G. Quagliata, 21. M. Soriano, 16. L. Amatucci, 2. A. Altimira, 32. B. Nsongo, 18. J. Asp, 7. P. Aubameyang
Match events
21' Goal Normal Goal — P. Aubameyang (Deportivo La Coruna) (assists: Cruz Luismi)
25' Card Yellow Card — M. Soriano (Deportivo La Coruna)
34' Goal Penalty — Chupe (Malaga)
56' subst Substitution 1 — J. Cruz (Malaga) (assists: D. Larrubia)
57' Card Yellow Card — G. Quagliata (Deportivo La Coruna)
61' Card Yellow Card — D. Larrubia (Malaga)
62' subst Substitution 1 — A. Altimira (Deportivo La Coruna) (assists: D. Mella)
62' subst Substitution 2 — J. Asp (Deportivo La Coruna) (assists: D. Villares)
73' subst Substitution 2 — J. Munoz (Malaga) (assists: H. Abaida)
73' subst Substitution 3 — C. Dotor (Malaga) (assists: R. Rodriguez)
73' subst Substitution 3 — Cruz Luismi (Deportivo La Coruna) (assists: Y. Hernandez)
74' subst Substitution 4 — M. Loureiro (Deportivo La Coruna) (assists: B. Ede)
79' Card Yellow Card — X. Navarro (Deportivo La Coruna)
85' subst Substitution 5 — M. Soriano (Deportivo La Coruna) (assists: B. Nsongo)
85' subst Substitution 4 — I. Merino (Malaga) (assists: J. Lobete)
85' subst Substitution 5 — D. Lorenzo (Malaga) (assists: R. Enriquez)
89' Card Yellow Card — B. Nsongo (Deportivo La Coruna)
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