Real Madrid - Malaga: Can Real Madrid continue their winning streak?
In the third round of La Liga, Real Madrid will face Malaga. The match will take place on Sunday, August 30, with kick-off at 17:00 CET, and I am offering a bet on this game.
Real Madrid - Malaga: Match preview
Last season, Real Madrid finished second in the table, were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals and failed to win the Copa del Rey. During the summer, the club changed head coach, with Jose Mourinho taking charge of the team. The Portuguese coach returned to the club and has made an excellent start to the new season. Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 before thrashing Real Sociedad 4-1. They have collected six points from their first two matches and currently sit in the top three. Mourinho will clearly be expected to achieve success with Real Madrid and improve the team's overall mood and performance.
Malaga have not played in La Liga for a very long time. Moreover, the club even dropped from Segunda Division to the third tier of Spanish football. However, they eventually managed to return to the top flight. Malaga finished fourth in La Liga 2 and then came through the promotion playoffs. They defeated Las Palmas 2-1 before beating Almeria 2-1. However, their start to the new La Liga season has not been particularly successful. Malaga first lost 0-2 to Atletico Madrid and then drew 1-1 with Deportivo. They have one point after two rounds, and a battle for survival in La Liga is likely to be their main objective.
Facts and H2H
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last ten matches: nine wins and one draw.
- Real Madrid have scored at least one goal in each of their last ten matches.
- Malaga are winless in their last four matches: two draws and two defeats.
- Malaga have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight matches.
- Real Madrid beat Malaga 2-1 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Probable lineups
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Silva, Valverde; Guler, Bellingham, Vini Jr; Mbappe
- Malaga: Herrero; Puga, Recio, Galilea, Rafita; Lorenzo, Merino; Cruz, Dotor, Munoz; Chupe
Prediction
Real Madrid have made a convincing start to the new season, and I think they will continue this winning run. I suggest a bet on Real Madrid to score over 2.5 goals.
