Our Malaga vs Albacete Prediction: 2-1
Malaga vs Albacete in the Spain Segunda is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 22, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Malaga vs Albacete prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Malaga's Last Match – Real Sociedad B vs Malaga
Malaga will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Spain Segunda defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad B on February 16. In that match, Malaga controlled 56% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Sociedad B | 44% | 8 (8) | 1.33 | 40 |
 Malaga | 56% | 10 (3) | 1.07 | 53 |
Albacete's Last Match – Albacete vs Sporting Gijon
Albacete will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Spain Segunda draw against Sporting Gijon on February 15. In that match, Albacete recorded 43% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albacete | 43% | 7 (2) | 1.19 | 36 |
 Sporting Gijon | 57% | 7 (3) | 1.78 | 52 |
Malaga vs Albacete Stats
Key Stats
| Malaga | Albacete | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Malaga are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Albacete average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Malaga 19-10
Albacete 12-11
What are the odds for this match?
Malaga to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.4
Albacete to win: @3.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
Malaga (4-3-3) : Alfonso Herrero, Carlos Francisco Puga Medina, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, Dani Lorenzo, David Larrubia, Chupete, Joaquin Munoz
Albacete (5-3-2) : Raul Lizoain, Fran Gamez, Lluis Lopez, Martin Fernandez, Jesus Vallejo, Jonathan Gomez, Agustin Medina, Pacheco Ruiz, Alejandro Melendez Ruiz, Antonio Puertas, Alex Rubio Roldan
Racing Santander 
CD Castellon 
Almeria 
Deportivo La Coruna 
Malaga 
Las Palmas 
Cordoba 
Sporting Gijon 
Burgos 
AD Ceuta FC 
Eibar 
Cadiz 
Real Sociedad B 
Albacete 
Leganes 
Granada 
FC Andorra 
Huesca 
Valladolid 
Cultural Leonesa 
Mirandes 
Real Zaragoza