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>Málaga vs Levante Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/09/2026
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Málaga's return to La Liga has been nothing short of painful. Rooted to the bottom of the table in 20th place with a single point from three matches, the Andalusian club are yet to taste victory this season. A draw against Deportivo La Coruña offered brief respite, but heavy defeats to Atletico Madrid and a bruising 4-0 loss to Real Madrid have exposed their limitations. Manager Juan Fran Funes's public frustration with officiating hints at mounting pressure behind the scenes.
Levante travel to Estadio La Rosaleda in considerably better spirits, sitting ninth after a blistering 5-2 demolition of Real Betis last time out. That result capped a run of three wins from their last four outings, a sequence that has quickly steadied their campaign after a difficult opening-day loss to Espanyol. Roger Brugué's suspension forces a tactical reshuffle, but the squad depth available to Levante should comfortably absorb his absence against struggling opposition.
Levante's recent run of three wins from their last four outings makes the away victory at 3.15 a compelling selection. Málaga sit rock bottom on a single point, having shipped goals freely against top-flight opposition. A goal difference of minus six across three matches tells its own story; the newly promoted side simply cannot keep opponents out at this level.
The over 2.5 goals market at 2.00 deserves serious consideration. Levante's last fixture produced seven goals in a thrilling win over Real Betis, and Málaga's defensive frailties were brutally exposed in a four-goal hammering at the Bernabéu. Both sides have shown a tendency towards open, high-scoring affairs rather than tight, disciplined contests.
Roger Brugué's suspension forces Levante into at least one change, but their squad depth should absorb that absence comfortably from a ninth-place position. Málaga have not beaten Levante in over a decade, with their last victory coming back in May 2016. That historical dominance, combined with the ongoing ownership turmoil at La Rosaleda and a quiet transfer window, tilts the balance firmly towards the visitors. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Málaga vs Levante
- Málaga winless with one point from three
- Levante won three of last four
- Málaga without a win over Levante since 2016
Form & Statistics: Málaga vs Levante
Málaga
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
Levante
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lineups: Málaga vs Levante
Málaga
Starters
- 1 Alfonso Herrero
- 2 Carlos Puga
- 3 Ángel Recio
- 4 Einar Galilea
- 5 Rafita
- 6 David Larrubia
- 7 Izan Merino
- 8 Rafael Rodríguez
- 9 Joaquín Muñoz
- 10 Carlos Dotor
- 11 Chupe
Absent
- Luismi Sánchez (injury)
- Julen Lobete (Torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in left knee (season over))
- Aaron Ochoa (Meniscus injury (out for several months))
- Diego Murillo (Cruciate ligament injury (out until early January 2027))
- Fernando Calero (Broken rib (out until late September 2026))
- Adrián Niño (Thigh injury (out until early September 2026))
- Moussa Diarra (Soleus injury)
Levante
Starters
- 1 Mathew Ryan
- 2 Nacho Pérez
- 3 Aïssa Mandi
- 4 Adrián Dela
- 5 Manu Sánchez
- 6 Oriol Rey
- 7 Enzo Bardeli
- 8 Jon Olasagasti
- 9 Thiago Fernández
- 10 Iván Romero
- 11 TBD (due to Brugué's suspension)
Absent
- Unai Elgezabal (injury)
- Roger Brugué (Red Card (Suspended))
- Primo (Shoulder Injury)
Medium confidence
A mirror-image 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2 sets the stage at La Rosaleda, promising a compact, midfield-heavy contest where shape alone will not separate the sides. Málaga's probable XI draws directly from their last outing against Real Madrid, suggesting Pellicer is satisfied with his structure heading into this fourth-round fixture.
Levante arrive with a genuine selection headache: Brugué's suspension leaves one forward slot unresolved, and that uncertainty could blunt Iván Romero's attacking partnership before a ball is kicked. How Levante's coaching staff fills that gap will be the key tactical question to watch when the teams emerge.
Málaga vs Levante: Head-to-Head
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What time is Málaga vs Levante?
Málaga host Levante at Estadio La Rosaleda on 9 June 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 5:30 PM local time.
Where is Málaga vs Levante being played?
This match takes place at Estadio La Rosaleda in Málaga, Andalusia.
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