- Home form: Malaga CF have failed to win their opening 1 home game in LaLiga 2026/2027 (D1, L0) and have scored just 1 goal at home so far.
- Away form: Levante have taken 1 draw and 1 defeat from 2 away games in LaLiga 2026/2027, averaging 0.00 goals per game scored and 1.50 conceded.
- Previous meeting: The last time these clubs met in Malaga in 2024/25, the game finished 1-1 and Malaga CF have now failed to beat Levante twice in a row at home.
Malaga CF still trying to figure out Levante
Malaga CF host Levante in a LaLiga 2026/2027 game on Sunday at Estadio La Rosaleda, Spain.
It is too soon to call this a relegation six-pointer but with los Bichos sitting 19th with just 1 point from their first 3 games, pressure is beginning to mount for Juan Funes' side already. Levante are 9th with 4 points from 3 games and they have the edge in the early-season table. The last LaLiga 2 clash between these clubs in Malaga in 2024/25 finished 1-1 and Funes' side have failed to defeat Levante twice in a row since then.
It is unlikely to be easy again on Sunday as both sides are in mixed form with Malaga CF in mixed-to-poor form (W0, D2, L3) and Levante in decent form (W2, D1, L2) in their last 5 matches.
Back to basics for Levante
Levante's last 3 LaLiga 2026/2027 results have shown they are not quite hitting their stride yet with a 3-0 loss at RCD Espanyol, a 0-0 draw at Osasuna, and a 5-2 home win over Real Betis.
Luis Castro has made his side compact, pragmatic and easy to play with. Granotas are a slow, direct side who like to cross the ball from the wings.
If Malaga CF are able to press and pinch the ball in the Levante half in the first few minutes, they could do some damage. But if Levante's full-backs and wide players get the better of the home press, this game could get a little scrappy.
Lack of goals at Estadio de La Rosaleda
Attack and scorers
Funes' 4-3-4 is based on young, energetic wide players and an aggressive press, which should give Levante's mid-block a workout.
- Chupe is Malaga CF's top scorer in this campaign with 1 goal in 2 games and is their sharpest outlet so far.
- Adrian Nino has chipped in 2 of los Bichos' 6 goals in their last 5 games, so should have some rhythm coming into this.
- Roger Brugue is Levante's top-scorer in this competition with 2 goals in 2 games and has bagged 2 of his side's last 6 goals in their past 5 games, so we're going with him to score anytime.
Odds and prediction
The odds on this matchup are very close with Malaga CF 2.25 favourites, Levante 3.2 and the Draw 3.2. We have to side with los Bichos to nick it at home as they have had the more time to work on their system and have an energetic side who can make the running.
But Levante are a tough nut to crack and there is little to separate the clubs, so we are going with the Draw as our main selection here. Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 and Both Teams to Score – No at 2.0 both look good too as this should be a close matchup.
