Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna Predictions

• Malaga have lost their last four games, which have each come against sides in the top seven
• Unbeaten Depor went into the weekend as league leaders
• The visitors have scored 11 times on the road this term, the most across the division

Depor can extend Malaga’s losing streak

Malaga have been handed a difficult assignment on the back of a four-game losing streak, as they host a Deportivo La Coruna side who went into the weekend top of the table.

The visitors are unbeaten through their first eight matches. Their underlying numbers support their strong start, as they’re top of the table in terms of underlying metrics too, boasting the second-highest Expected Goals tally, along with the lowest xG Against number.

Depor have won at Mirandes and Granada on their travels this term, while they should be confident of stopping a Malaga side who have noticeably struggled since their fixtures stepped up.

The hosts went unbeaten through their first four matches, but their four consecutive defeats have come against sides who were in the top seven heading into this weekend.

Malaga have scored only six times, which is the second-lowest total in the league. Depor’s 11 strikes on the road is the best return so far in the division, so they are good value for the points.