- Malaga CF have won three of their last five games and enter this game on the back of two consecutive wins.
- AD Ceuta FC have won one, tied four and lost none of their last five matches.
- Both teams have one win apiece and a tie each in their three most recent LaLiga 2 head-to-head meetings.
An exciting encounter is expected in Ceuta
The odds for a Malaga CF away win on Saturday appear quite generous at 1.77, however, our AD Ceuta FC vs Malaga CF prediction suggests that there are plenty of reasons to suspect that this game will be a tough contest for the visitors.
The Andalusian giants have never won away to AD Ceuta FC in recent meetings, although that’s not to say that a home win is on the cards. This AD Ceuta FC vs Malaga CF preview highlights how AD Ceuta FC are an extremely well-organised side that play with an intense pressing game and look to transition quickly up the field when in possession, although they can equally set up a mid/low block to control the pace of the game and restrict their opponents.
Jose Juan Romero has done a fantastic job at the club. There’s a real sense of belief in the squad as they make a historic return to the Segunda, and Saturday’s fixture against an established Andalusian rival is another chapter in the story.
Malaga’s identity has changed under Funes
Juan Funes has been equally impressive during his short time at the helm of Malaga CF. Since taking charge in November, Funes has demanded a much higher tempo, greater bravery in possession and an attacking intent that his predecessors had been lacking. The results have been there for all to see as Malaga have won 3 of their last 5 league games.
A 4-1 statement win away to high-flying Eibar was followed by a 2-1 home success over Sporting Gijon last time out, with Chupe scoring his 4th goal in five LaLiga 2 games. The AD Ceuta FC vs Malaga CF betting tips also note that the Argentine marksman has been in irresistible form for Malaga of late and his 20 goals in 36 appearances this season account for a third of his side’s 12 goals in their last five.
Goals at both ends should be expected
Malaga’s recent victories have been built around the fact that they’ve dominated possession and attacked the game with intent, so our AD Ceuta FC vs Malaga CF prediction is that they will undoubtedly try to impose their identity on the contest. However, their away form in LaLiga 2 this term of seven wins, three ties and nine losses suggests they can be vulnerable on the road.
AD Ceuta have won 11, tied four and lost just four of their 19 home games in the Spanish second tier, making Malaga’s task look even tougher. The AD Ceuta FC vs Malaga CF prediction acknowledges that AD have drawn each of their last three home games, so they’re resilient, but their lack of a clinical edge means that Malaga should have enough about them to secure the win on the day.
AD’s chief goal threat is Marcos Fernandez with 13 in 33 LaLiga 2 appearances this term, whilst Konrad de la Fuente has scored two of AD’s last four in his last five. With both sides playing with attacking intent and both likely to have their defensive vulnerabilities exposed, we’re expecting an entertaining game that should see both sides score.
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.63 and Both Teams to Score - Yes is coming in at 1.56, which seems fair based on AD’s record of 26 goals scored in 19 home matches and Malaga’s record of 27 conceded in 19 away.
