Málaga vs Racing Santanderpredicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch
Predicted line-ups, prediction and how to watch for Málaga vs Racing Santander: everything you need to know before the game.
Malaga welcome Racing de Santander to La Rosaleda on Saturday 7 November at 07:00 CDMX (1pm UK), in LaLiga Matchday 12.
The hosts are 20th in the 20-team table with 5 points and no wins from 11 games. Racing are 16th with 11 points.
Match preview
Malaga are enduring a tough return to the top flight. They have 5 points from 11 games, with five draws and six defeats, and are still waiting for a first LaLiga win. Their goal difference is -13.
La Rosaleda has offered no relief: three draws and two defeats from five home games, with 5 goals scored and 10 conceded. Their last two there were a 5-2 loss to Real Sociedad and a 1-1 draw with Espanyol.
On the road, they drew 1-1 at Alaves and lost 2-1 at Real Betis on 31 October. In between, they won 3-0 at Alcazar in the Copa del Rey.
Adrian Nino Heredia leads the team with 5 goals. Funes's side have scored just 8 times in 11 league games.
Racing arrive in 16th with 11 points from three wins, two draws and six defeats. Their goal difference is -14, and they sit six points clear of Malaga.
Travel is their problem. They have lost all five away games, scoring 4 and conceding 18. At home they have won three, drawn two and lost one.
They fell 3-0 to Real Madrid on 1 November, their first home defeat of the season. On 24 October they beat Espanyol 2-1, and on 29 October they won 2-0 at Ribadesella in the Copa del Rey.
Yassir Zabiri is the main threat with 8 league goals. Earlier in October, Racing lost 2-0 at Osasuna and drew 2-2 with Valencia.
The recent head-to-head favours Racing. They won three and drew two of the last five meetings, all in the Segunda Division. The latest was a 1-1 draw at La Rosaleda on 24 May 2026, and Racing won 3-0 in October 2025.
Context matters. This is the last round before the November international break, and both sides are in the lower half of the table. A win would give Malaga some breathing space, while Racing would love to pick up their first away points.
Malaga · recent results
- LReal Betis 2-1 Malaga
- WAlcazar 0-3 Malaga
- DAlaves 1-1 Malaga
- LMalaga 2-5 Real Sociedad
- DMalaga 1-1 Espanyol
Racing Santander · recent results
- LRacing Santander 0-3 Real Madrid
- WRibadesella CF 0-2 Racing Santander
- WRacing Santander 2-1 Espanyol
- LOsasuna 2-0 Racing Santander
- DRacing Santander 2-2 Valencia
Key stats
Trends · last 5 matches
Team news
Malaga are without Aaron Ochoa and Julen Lobete, who both have knee injuries. Juan Cruz is still feeling muscular discomfort and is a doubt. Diego Murillo is training with the group after a long recovery, but Funes has said a return to the squad depends on his match fitness.
Sports Mole's possible home XI is Herrero; Puga, Calero, Galilea, Rafita; Enriquez; Larrubia, Dotor, Lorenzo, Aznou; Nino.
Racing will be without Alvaro Mantilla, who has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and Andres Martin, who has a hamstring tear. Manu Hernando is a doubt with flu. Jorge Salinas returns after serving his suspension against Real Madrid.
The possible visiting XI is Agirrezabala; Felipe, Ramon, Belocian, Salinas; Ivan Martin, Prati; Luque, Canales, Vicente; Zabiri.
We think Malaga will edge a tight game 1-0. Racing have lost all five away games and conceded 18 goals on their travels, which gives the hosts a real chance of a first win. However, Malaga score sparingly, so we expect a cagey contest settled by a single goal.
Quick questions
What time is Málaga vs Racing Santander?
It kicks off on Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 AM (Mexico City time) at La Rosaleda.
Where can I watch Málaga vs Racing Santander?
Mexico: Sky Sports (por Sky e izzi). USA: ESPN+ (inglés and español) and ESPN Deportes.
What are the predicted line-ups for Málaga vs Racing Santander?
Málaga: Herrero; Puga, Calero, Galilea, Rafita; Enríquez; Larrubia, Dotor, Lorenzo, Aznou; Niño. Racing Santander: Agirrezabala; Felipe, Ramón, Belocian, Salinas; I. Martín, Prati; Luque, Canales, Vicente; Zabiri.
Who is in better form for Málaga vs Racing Santander?
In their last 5 games, Málaga have 1 win and Racing Santander have 2 wins.
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