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Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to claim an immediate Segunda boost on Monday night, Mirandes will welcome Malaga to the Estadio Municipal de Anduva.
Mirandes
Starting with the hosts, returning from Spain’s festive break with a fiery 1-0 loss away at Huesca last week, Mirandes will be seeking an immediate response here. Although Alessio Lisci’s men might have spent the whole of last season at the heart of a Segunda relegation scrap, the Burgos-based outfit have enjoyed a sensational run of form this season. Battling it out in the play-off places, Los Rojillos also sit within touching distance of finding a route into the automatic promotion places. Signing off 2024 with a stellar display as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp away at Deportivo La Coruna, Mirandes have lost just a pair of their previous nine Segunda appearances. It should also be highlighted, Monday’s hosts have suffered just a single defeat at the Estadio Municipal de Anduva so far this season.
Mirandes Team News
Both shown respective first-half red cards away at Huesca last week, the duo of Mathis Lachuer and Victor Parada will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, not making a single appearance across any competition since the middle of October, veteran defender Sergio Postigo remains on the sidelines.
Signing off 2024 with a sensational hat-trick against Deportivo La Coruna, Athletic Bilbao loanee Izeta could be handed a full recall. Completing a permanent move from Granada last summer, ex-Las Palmas goalkeeper Raul Fernandez will start between the sticks on Monday night.
Malaga
As for the visitors, while Malaga might have only made their Segunda return this season, Sergio Pellicer’s side have gained a reputation for their rugged approach. Battling it out in the top-half of the table, some around Andalusia are dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine play-off charge in 2025. Heading into Spain’s festive break with a dominant 3-1 victory away at Sporting Gijon, the one-time Valencia coach has seen his squad register seven points from their previous three Segunda appearances. Although Malaga might have recorded just a single victory on their travels so far this season, Monday’s guests will be excited by their most recent trip to the Estadio Municipal de Anduva. Landing a 3-1 win when they last travelled to Mirandes back in August 2022, Pellicer’s side will be desperate to extend on their shock play-off charge here.
Malaga Team News
Still dealing with a long-term hamstring injury and not featuring since back on September 14th, Malaga will once again be without academy graduate Haitam Abaida. However, aside from the Morocco U21 international Pellicer’s camp have reported a clean bill of health.
While ex-Sevilla youngster Chupe might have bagged a late equaliser against Deprotivo La Coruna last week, the 20-year-old will have to settle for a spot on the bench. Former Espanyol star Manuel Molina will partner Luismi in the middle of the park.
Mirandes vs Malaga Key Factors to Consider
- When Mirandes and Malaga last met at the Estadio Municipal de Anduva back in August 2022, Monday’s guests collected a 3-1 victory.
- Malaga have collected seven points from their previous three Segunda appearances.
- Mirandes have suffered just a single Segunda defeat on home soil so far this season.
- Malaga have recorded just a single Segunda victory away from La Rosaleda so far this season.
- The last four meetings between Mirandes and Malaga have produced 11 goals at both ends of the pitch.
Conclusion
Storming their way to a stellar 3-1 victory when they last travelled to the Estadio Municipal de Anduva back in August 2022, Malaga will be desperate for a repeat performance here. However, although Monday’s guests might have collected seven points from their previous three Segunda appearances, they meet at Mirandes squad that are sat within touching distance of finding a route into the automatic promotion spots. With each of the last four meetings between Monday’s opponents finishing with over 1.5 goals, we are backing a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Luckster
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