Málaga vs Levante Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/09/2026
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Málaga's return to La Liga has been a chastening experience so far. Rooted to the bottom of the table in 20th place with a single point from three fixtures, the Andalusians are yet to find the net from open play this season. A 4-0 hammering at Real Madrid last time out laid bare the gulf in quality, and manager Juan Funes has publicly voiced frustration with officiating, a sign of mounting pressure at La Rosaleda.
Levante travel south in considerably healthier shape. Sitting 10th after collecting four points from their opening three matches, Luis Castro's side have momentum following a stunning 5-2 demolition of Real Betis. That emphatic home victory marked a sharp upturn after an opening-day defeat and a goalless draw, with Los Granotes suddenly looking sharp in attack. Three wins from their last five outings across all competitions underline their growing confidence heading into this fixture.
Málaga sit rock bottom with a solitary point from three outings, and their inability to find the net from open play is a damning statistic. Levante, by contrast, have won three of their last five fixtures and arrive at La Rosaleda buoyed by that remarkable 5-2 demolition of Real Betis. The gulf in confidence between these two sides is stark.
Backing the draw or away outcome looks the sensible play here. Málaga's home record against Levante historically reads well, but this is a freshly promoted side devoid of attacking threat. Luis Castro's men carry genuine goal menace, and the away price at 2.86 offers fair value.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.74 also merits consideration. Levante have shown they can score freely, while Málaga's defensive frailties were brutally exposed in that 4-0 loss to Real Madrid. Both teams to score at 1.62 is harder to trust given the hosts' barren run in front of goal. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Málaga vs Levante
- Málaga scoreless from open play this term
- Levante scored five in last outing
- Málaga winless in three league matches
Form & Statistics: Málaga vs Levante
Málaga
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Levante
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Lineups: Málaga vs Levante
Málaga
Starters
- 1 Alfonso Herrero
- 2 Rafita
- 3 Einar Galilea
- 4 Ángel Recio
- 5 José Salinas
- 6 David Larrubia
- 7 Pablo Martínez
- 8 Dani Lorenzo
- 9 Juan Cruz
- 10 Carlos Dotor
- 11 Chupe
Bench
- Eneko Jauregi
- Izan Merino
- Rafa Rodríguez
- Carlos López
- Carlos Puga
- Juan Berrocal
- Álex Pastor
- Joaquín Muñoz
- Adam Aznou
- Ramón Enríquez
- Jens Cajuste
Absent
- Julen Lobete (injury)
- Luismi Sánchez (injury)
- Diego Murillo (cruciate ligament injury)
- Fernando Calero (broken rib)
- Aarón Ochoa (meniscus tear)
- Adrián Niño (thigh injury)
- Moussa Diarra (calf/soleus injury)
Levante
Starters
- 1 Mathew Ryan
- 2 Nacho Pérez
- 3 Aïssa Mandi
- 4 Adrián de la Fuente
- 5 Manu Sánchez
- 6 Oriol Rey
- 7 Enzo Bardeli
- 8 Jon Ander Olasagasti
- 9 Roger Brugué
- 10 Iván Romero
- 11 Thiago Fernández
Bench
- Marc Santos
- Axel Tape
- Yanis Musuayi
- Jorge Cabello
- Paco Cortés
- Dani Requena
- Ifeanyi Ndukwe
- Hugo Sotelo
- Petar Ratkov
- Pablo Campos
- Víctor García
- Jeremy Toljan
Absent
- Unai Elgezabal (injury)
- Álex Primo (shoulder injury)
- Karl Etta Eyong (back discomfort)
A 4-4-2 against a 4-3-3 shapes this La Liga fixture at La Rosaleda, with Málaga's compact midfield block looking to press high and deny Levante's three forwards the space to combine. Carlos Dotor will be central to how the hosts control the tempo in the middle third.
For Levante, the width provided by their front three offers a natural counter to Málaga's flat four, and Iván Romero will be the focal point to watch in behind. Both sides arrive with confirmed XIs, so there is no uncertainty over personnel heading into kickoff.
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 17:30 BST.
Where is Málaga vs Levante being played?
This fixture takes place at Estadio La Rosaleda, Málaga's home ground on the Costa del Sol.
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