On October 6, Riazor will be the venue for the 8th round of the Spanish Segunda, featuring a match between Deportivo and Malaga. Experts at Sportsmacro have put together an exclusive prediction for the game.
Deportivo
At the turn of the century, the team was even crowned champions of Spain and enjoyed a decent reputation. However, since the beginning of the last decade, the “Turks” have faced significant challenges. They experienced relegation to the Segunda twice but managed to bounce back quickly each time. Unfortunately, after a further drop, they struggled to find their footing and fell into the third division in 2020. It wasn’t until this spring that they made a return.
As newcomers, they’ve found it tough going, with wins noticeably fewer than defeats. However, in their last match, after a disappointing 0-2 loss to Córdoba and Burgos, Lucas Pérez and his teammates surprised everyone by defeating Albacete 5-2 away, thanks to doubles from Jeremiah and Melha.
Malaga
The club also climbed out of the third division last season, securing their spot through the additional playoffs. Abdallah Al-Thani made a strong entrance with bold statements, reminding fans that a decade ago, “Anchovy” competed in the Champions League playoffs.
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Sergio Pelicier’s team had a promising start at this level. In the first six rounds, they consistently picked up points, even claiming home victories against Albacete and Huesca. However, they faced a setback last round, suffering a 0-3 defeat at home to Elche, the division’s newcomer.
Key Facts about the match
- Deportivo has secured just one victory in their last four matches.
- Málaga experienced their first defeat of the season in the last round.
- The most common scoreline in encounters between these two clubs is 1-1, which has occurred eight times.
Probable Lineups
- Deportivo – Elton Leite – Obrador, Barcia, Vazquez, Jimo Navarro – Jeremay, Lucas Perez, Mfulu, Villares Yanez, Melha – Barbero
- Malaga – Alfonso Herrero – Daniel Sanchez, Galilea, Nelson Monte, Puga Medina – Luismi, Molina, Moloney, Campillo, Ramani – Rojano
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The last time these teams faced off in the Segunda was during the 2019/2020 season, when the Anchovias secured two victories that ultimately contributed to the Turks’ relegation.
Deportivo vs Malaga Prediction
Bookmakers are showing confidence in the hosts, but the visiting team is strong and experienced enough to avoid defeat, with odds set at 1.87.
