Málaga will visit The Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa on Monday for the La Liga 2 game with hosts Eibar.
Our tips, poll and stats for Eibar v Málaga can all be found here (including the best match odds).
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Eibar
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Eibar prepare for this match following on from a 2-2 La Liga 2 tied result versus Real Zaragoza.
In that match, Eibar had 51% possession and 6 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. The only player to score for Eibar was Jon Bautista (30', 33'). At the other end, Real Zaragoza got 17 attempts at goal with 4 on target. Jair Amador (72') and Gaëtan Poussin (93') scored for Real Zaragoza.
Their most recent results reveal that there has been much resilience in the Eibar backline. Eibar have kept it tight, seeing the tally of goals that have gone in at their end over the course of their previous six outings standing at 4.
Going into this encounter, Eibar are undefeated in their previous 4 home league matches.
Málaga
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Following on from a losing effort in their last game against SD Huesca in La Liga 2 action, Málaga and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
In that match, Málaga had 49% possession and 8 shots at goal with 1 of them on target. At the other end, Huesca had 11 attempts on goal with 2 on target. Javi Pérez (97') scored for SD Huesca.
The trend of at least one team not scoring a goal in games involving Málaga has become evident recently. Looking at their last 6 meetings shows that this has happened 5 times. During these clashes, opposing sides have hit a goal aggregate of 8 and Málaga have scored 3. Previous results aside, time will tell whether that trend will be replicated in this match or not.
Looking at the pre-match facts, Málaga:
- have not won against Eibar in away games against them for the last 4 league games. They'll be keen to stop this run.
- are without a win away from home in their last 4 league games.
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Head to head
A look at their prior head to head clashes dating back to 22/01/2018 tells us that Eibar have won 3 of them & Málaga 1, with the tally of draws being 2.
An aggregate of 15 goals were scored between the two sides in these games, with 9 for Armeros and 6 belonging to Los Boquerones. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.5.
The last league encounter between these sides was La Liga 2 match day 12 on 27/10/2024 when it finished Málaga 1-0 Eibar.
In that game, Málaga managed 37% possession and 10 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. Their only player to score was David Larrubia (15').
Eibar had 15 shots on goal with 5 of them on target.
The referee was A. Manuel Pérez Pérez.
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Team News: Málaga
From a largely healthy group of players, there is just the one fitness worry for the Málaga gaffer Sergio Pellicer to be concerned about. Haitam Abaida (Hamstring injury) misses out for this game.
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Prediction
Our feeling is that Málaga are likely to put one past this Eibar outfit, but it may not quite be as many as the goals that they could concede.
We’re tipping a close game with a 2-1 advantage for Eibar when all is said and done. There looks to be little in this one.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Checking the latest betting odds for this match in the 90 min. result market, a win for Eibar can be had for 1.75, a bet on a drawn result is 3.3 & selecting the winner to be Málaga can get you 5. They are the best of the returns available at the moment.
Victor Martins,
14:08 19/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Eibar
Formed: 1940
Stadium: The Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa (8,164)
Captain: Anaitz Arbilla
Chairman: Amaia Gorostiza
Manager: Beñat San José
Competitions: La Liga 2 position 12
⭐ Key Player: Jon Bautista
Generally used in the Striker position, Jon Bautista was born in Mahón, Spain. Having made his senior debut playing for Real Sociedad in the 2015 - 2016 season, the skilful Forward has managed to score 8 league goals in the Segunda División 2024 - 2025 season to date in 31 appearances.