The Facts
- This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 18 in the zone Relegation ~ LaLiga2 and 19 in the zone Relegation ~ LaLiga2).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Málaga won 2.
- Málaga is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 0 wins).
- Villarreal has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Villarreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Villarreal could have a small edge in this match.
- There will not play in Málaga: Cajuste J. (Injury) Diarra M. (Calf Injury) Lobete J. (Knee Injury) Murillo D. (Injury) Ochoa A. (Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Villarreal: Foyth J. (Achilles Tendon Injury)
- There are questionable in Málaga: Calero F. (Ribs Injury)
- In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Málaga won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 9:13. (average 0.8:1.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Málaga won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:4. (average 0.8:0.7).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39:9 | 30 | 27 |
| 2 | Atl. Madrid | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20:8 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23:9 | 14 | 21 |
| 4 | Betis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 2 | 19 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17:17 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:16 | -2 | 14 |
| 7 | Alaves | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:11 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | Villarreal | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Celta Vigo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:7 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 | Dep. A Coruna | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13:13 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:18 | -8 | 11 |
| 12 | Racing Santander | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:26 | -11 | 11 |
| 13 | Levante | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:17 | -2 | 10 |
| 14 | Elche | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 | Ath Bilbao | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 9 |
| 16 | Getafe | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5:11 | -6 | 9 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:20 | -8 | 9 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | -2 | 8 |
| 19 | Valencia | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7:17 | -10 | 6 |
| 20 | Malaga | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7:19 | -12 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ LaLiga2
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