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Málaga vs Levante Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/09/2026

La Liga · 4
06 Sep 2026 Estadio La Rosaleda Louis Hecq

Málaga vs Levante – Best bets of the match

Our prediction
X2: Double Chance Draw or Levante
2.86 on 7bet · Confidence Medium
Odds recorded on 06 Sep 2026 at 18:23 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: La Liga
Stage: Regular Season, 4
Date: 06 Sep 2026
Time: 17:30 BST
Stadium: Estadio La Rosaleda

Málaga vs Levante Preview

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

Recent form

LDL
Wins0/3 (0%)
Draws1/3 (33%)
Losses2/3 (67%)

Season statistics (3)

3Total goals
64%Both teams score
1.7Goals scored
1.3Goals conceded

Levante

Recent form

WDLWW
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

2.9Total goals
50%Both teams score
1.6Goals scored
1.3Goals conceded
StatisticMálagaLevante
Last 5 results1D 2L·3W 1D 1L
Avg goals scored1.7·1.6
Avg goals conceded1.3·1.3
Under 2.5 (last 5)2/3·1/5
H2H, last 2 meetings0 Málaga · 1 Draws · 1 Levante
Official lineup

Lineups: Málaga vs Levante

Málaga

4-4-2
  1. 1 Alfonso Herrero
  2. 2 Rafita
  3. 3 Einar Galilea
  4. 4 Ángel Recio
  5. 5 José Salinas
  6. 6 David Larrubia
  7. 7 Pablo Martínez
  8. 8 Dani Lorenzo
  9. 9 Juan Cruz
  10. 10 Carlos Dotor
  11. 11 Chupe
  • Eneko Jauregi
  • Izan Merino
  • Rafa Rodríguez
  • Carlos López
  • Carlos Puga
  • Juan Berrocal
  • Álex Pastor
  • Joaquín Muñoz
  • Adam Aznou
  • Ramón Enríquez
  • Jens Cajuste
  • 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

4-3-3
  1. 1 Mathew Ryan
  2. 2 Nacho Pérez
  3. 3 Aïssa Mandi
  4. 4 Adrián de la Fuente
  5. 5 Manu Sánchez
  6. 6 Oriol Rey
  7. 7 Enzo Bardeli
  8. 8 Jon Ander Olasagasti
  9. 9 Roger Brugué
  10. 10 Iván Romero
  11. 11 Thiago Fernández
  • Marc Santos
  • Axel Tape
  • Yanis Musuayi
  • Jorge Cabello
  • Paco Cortés
  • Dani Requena
  • Ifeanyi Ndukwe
  • Hugo Sotelo
  • Petar Ratkov
  • Pablo Campos
  • Víctor García
  • Jeremy Toljan
  • 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

Málaga 0 % Draws 50 % Levante 50 %

Average statistics (recent meetings)

4Total goals
100%Both teams score
2.5Home goals
1.5Away goals
50%Over 2.5 goals
50%Under 2.5 goals

How to Watch Málaga vs Levante Match?

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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