Match Preview: Malaga vs Burgos CF – Final Day Drama at La Rosaleda
As the 2024/25 Segunda Division season wraps up this weekend, Malaga will welcome Burgos CF to La Rosaleda on Saturday evening for their final showdown of the campaign.
Malaga Preview: Home Comfort the Key for Los Albicelestes
Despite securing their Segunda Division status with games to spare, Malaga have endured a turbulent and inconsistent campaign under Sergio Pellicer. Last weekend’s 2-0 loss to Elche highlighted their continued struggles on the road, but they’ll be buoyed by a return to their Andalusian stronghold.
Recent home form has been a major positive for Malaga. The hosts have won their last three Segunda matches at La Rosaleda, conceding just once and scoring four. Their latest victory in front of home fans came in a tight 2-1 battle against Sporting Gijon, and they’ve collected 12 points from their last five matches at home – a record that gives them confidence heading into Saturday’s clash.
Malaga Team News
Malaga will remain without long-term absentees Haitam Abaida and Ramon Enriquez, both sidelined with knee injuries. However, they welcome back striker Victor Garcia from suspension. Young forward Chupe, who has scored three goals in his last five league appearances, is expected to lead the line. Defensively, Alex Pastor and Nelson Monte will anchor the backline.
Burgos CF Preview: Struggling to the Finish Line
Burgos CF enter their final match of the season looking to secure a top-half finish, but recent form suggests that ambition might be a stretch. Luis Miguel Ramis’ side suffered a dramatic 3-2 home defeat to Levante last time out, marking their fourth loss in five Segunda outings.
Their away form has been particularly concerning, with just one win from their last seven games on the road. Burgos have also lost back-to-back away fixtures outside Castile and Leon for the first time since December, raising doubts about their ability to compete away from home.
Burgos CF Team News
Kevin Appin continues his long-term injury absence, having not featured since October, while veteran defender Gregorio Sierra Perez is suspended after receiving a red card against Eibar. Forward Curro, who netted twice against Levante, is expected to lead the attack. Midfield control will come from Ivan Morante and Miguel Atienza.
Key Stats to Know
- Malaga have won their last three home games, scoring four and conceding just once.
- The hosts have picked up 12 points from their previous five matches at La Rosaleda.
- Burgos have lost four of their last five Segunda fixtures.
- The visitors have recorded just one win in their last seven away matches.
- Burgos are on a run of consecutive away defeats for the first time since December.
Betting Prediction: Malaga 1X ( This is just our opinion )
Although neither side has much to play for in terms of league position, Malaga’s home form could be the difference-maker. With Pellicer’s side thriving in Andalusia and Burgos struggling on the road, backing Malaga – 1X looks like a solid option to wrap up the Segunda campaign.
Оur opinion: Malaga 1X ( Double chance )
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