Espanyol – Malaga

Espanyol host Malaga in what promises to be a decisive clash for both sides. The Catalan side sit eighth in the table with seven points from five games, having scored eight and conceded five, while the Andalusians languish in 17th place with just three points, no wins and a goal deficit of six. Espanyol’s two victories and a draw give them a clear edge, yet Malaga’s three unbeaten outings this season hint they can still frustrate their opponents. A win for the home team could propel them into the top six, whereas Malaga will be desperate to pick up their first three points and begin the fight to avoid the drop. The recent head‑to‑head record favours Espanyol, adding extra confidence as they look to extend their lead.