Estadio La Rosaleda — Málaga
Referee: Fernando Teixeira Vitienes
Team News
Malaga
Málaga's terrific run of late has made them not only favourites to qualify for the Champions League next season, but they may even do so automatically as they have taken advantage of Valencia's horrible form to draw level with Los Che in third place.
The only negative in recent weeks has been a plethora of injuries as Willy Caballero has joined Jérémy Toulalan after requiring surgery on his hand for an injury sustained in the 2-1 win at Espanyol last weekend.
Joaquín is also set to be out for a month with a thigh injury so Santi Cazorla is expected to take up a more advanced position on the right hand side with Nacho Camacho or Enzo Maresca playing in front of the back four.
probable lineups : Kameni, Monreal, Mathijsen, Weligthon, Sancez, Maresca, Demichelis, Eliseu, Isco, Carzola, Rondon. (4-2-3-1).
| Mar 25, 2012 | Espanyol 1 - Malaga 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Malaga 4 - Rayo Vallecano 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 1 - Malaga 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Malaga 1 - Levante 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Getafe 1 - Malaga 3 | LIGA |
Betis
Betis' elusive search for a win continued as Racing Santander snatched a point at the Benito Villamarín on Sunday. Roque Santa Cruz did score, however, for the first time since January
and that may be enough for the Paraguayan to retain his place ahead of
Jorge Molina.
Paulao, Beñat and Iriney are all doubtful after missing training this
week but are expected to have recovered sufficiently to be available for
selection.
probable lineups : Fabricio, Nelson, Dorado, Paulao, Nacho, Pereira, Benat, Canas, Montero, Cruz, Castro. (4-4-2).
| Mar 25, 2012 | Betis 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Betis 1 - Espanyol 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 3 - Betis 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Betis 2 - Real Madrid CF 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 5, 2012 | Levante 3 - Betis 1 | LIGA |
Head to Head
Match Facts
Malaga have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 4 home matches in La Liga.: Malaga draw/win (HT/FT).
Malaga have won their last 5 home matches in La Liga.: Win.
Malaga are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Betis in all competitions.: win or draw.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Malaga's last 12 games in La Liga.: Over 2.5 goals.
Betis have lost 10 of their last 12 away matches in La Liga.: Betis lose.
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 5, 2011 | Betis 0 - Malaga 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | May 24, 2009 | Malaga 1 - Betis 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 11, 2009 | Betis 1 - Malaga 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 12, 2006 | Betis 1 - Malaga 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 22, 2005 | Malaga 5 - Betis 0 |
Prediction
Málaga have won five of their last six and seem certain to tighten their
grip on a Champions League place against a Betis side devoid of
confidence.
Manuel Pellegrini's side have been even stronger at La Rosaleda of late,
winning their last five on home soil, whilst the visitors have failed
to win in their last six.
Therefore, even without a few key players, the hosts should have enough firepower for another three points.
Malaga 2 - 0 Betis
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