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.
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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