Our Sporting Gijon vs Malaga Prediction: 1-1
Sporting Gijon vs Malaga in the Spain Segunda is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Sporting Gijon vs Malaga 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
Sporting Gijon's Last Match – Leganes vs Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Spain Segunda victory over Leganes on December 20. In that match, Sporting Gijon saw 40% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leganes | 60% | 10 (4) | 0.72 | 55 |
 Sporting Gijon | 40% | 9 (5) | 1.36 | 38 |
Malaga's Last Match – Malaga vs Almeria
Malaga will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Spain Segunda victory over Almeria, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Malaga recorded 37% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malaga | 37% | 11 (7) | 1.52 | 34 |
 Almeria | 63% | 14 (7) | 1.57 | 39 |
Sporting Gijon vs Malaga Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Gijon | Malaga | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Gijon are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Malaga average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Sporting Gijon 8-8
Malaga 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting Gijon to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.2
Malaga to win: @4.333
Lineups
Sporting Gijon (4-2-3-1) : Ruben Yanez, Guille Rosas, Eric Curbelo, Pablo Vasquez, Diego Sanchez, Jesus Jose Bernal Villarig, Ignacio Martin, Jonathan Dubasin, Cesar Gelabert, Gaspar Campos, Juan Otero
Malaga (4-4-2) : Alfonso Herrero, Rafita, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Carlos Francisco Puga Medina, David Larrubia, Izan Merino, Carlos Dotor, Aaron Ochoa, Adrian Nino, Chupete