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UpcomingFri, 9th Oct 268pm BST · 3pm ETGW8PDLa Rosaleda
FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Before kickoff

19 meetings on record. Malaga 3, Espanyol 11, 5 draws.

The record
MalagaMixed

65% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

EspanyolSettled

84% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Named the same eleven 2 matches running.

Malaga

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CB
CB
LB
CM
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CM
RW
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LW
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Injuries & suspensions

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HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS

Malaga vs Espanyol record

3
Malaga wins
5
Draws
11
Espanyol wins

19 meetings on record

LAST MEETINGS
  • 2 May 2021Espanyol 3–0 MalagaSegunda División
  • 2 Nov 2020Malaga 0–3 EspanyolSegunda División
  • 2 Sept 2020Espanyol 3–0 MalagaFriendlies Clubs
  • 13 May 2018Espanyol 4–1 MalagaLa Liga
  • 8 Jan 2018Malaga 0–1 EspanyolLa Liga
  • 4 Feb 2017Malaga 0–1 EspanyolLa Liga
  • 26 Aug 2016Espanyol 2–2 MalagaLa Liga
  • 3 Apr 2016Malaga 1–1 EspanyolLa Liga
  • 21 Nov 2015Espanyol 2–0 MalagaLa Liga
  • 14 Feb 2015Malaga 0–2 EspanyolLa Liga
Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs, graded on the team sheet.
2Crowd
1Oracle

Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.

Crowd wonDrawnOracle wonCrowd won

Most recently the crowd named 8 of Real Madrid's 11 starters away at Elche, the Oracle 6.

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About this match

Malaga vs Espanyol lineups

Updated

Predicted lineups and team news for Malaga vs Espanyol in the La Liga on 9 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm BST kickoff.

What is the predicted lineup for Malaga vs Espanyol?
Our predicted XIs for Malaga and Espanyol are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
When are the confirmed lineups for Malaga vs Espanyol announced?
Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
What time does Malaga vs Espanyol kick off?
Malaga vs Espanyol kicks off at 8pm BST on 9 Oct 2026.