Estadio La Rosaleda — Málaga
Team News
Malaga
Málaga's fine form came to an abrupt halt as they were beaten 2-0 at home by Real Betis last weekend. Manuel Pellegrini's side didn't play badly but failed to take their
chances and were punished by poor defending at two set-pieces. The Chilean coach will again be missing the quartet of Julio Baptista, Jérémy Toulalan, Joaquín and Willy Caballero.
And Pellegrini must decide on whether to use Santi Cazorla in a deeper
central position like he did against Betis or move him forward and bring
in Enzo Maresca or Nacho Camacho to play alongside Martin Demichelis.
probable lineups : Kameni, Monreal, Mathijsen, Weligton, Sánchez, Cazorla, Demichelis, Eliseu, Isco, Fernández, Rondón. (4-2-3-1).
Santander
Racing seem almost certain to go down after another disappointing home defeat to Granada last weekend. The Cantabrians have now lost five of their last six and are seven points from safety. Álvaro Cervera is likely to change things round again as he has yet to find a winning formula in five games in charge.
Christian Fernández returns from suspension, whilst Khouma Babacar may
drop to the bench as Cervera is expected to name a more defensive
line-up to the one that started against Granada.
probable lineups : Fernández, González, Bernardo, Torrejón, Fernández, Diop, Colsa, Arana, Bedia, Adrián, Stuani. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Malaga have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Santander in all competitions.
Malaga have won their last 4 matches against Santander in all competitions.
Malaga have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Santander in all competitions.
Santander have failed to win their last 12 matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Mar 31, 2012 | Malaga 0 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| 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 31, 2012 | Racing 0 - Granada 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Betis 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Racing 0 - Sevilla 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 19, 2012 | Espanyol 3 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Racing 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 21, 2011 | Racing 1 - Malaga 3 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 24, 2011 | Racing 1 - Malaga 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 5, 2010 | Malaga 4 - Racing 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 14, 2010 | Racing 0 - Malaga 3 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 19, 2009 | Malaga 1 - Racing 2 |
Prediction
After a shock home defeat Racing are just the opponents Malaga wanted to
see and this should be a comfortable return to winning ways at La
Rosaleda.
Malaga had 21 shots on goal against Betis and if they can create the
same number of opportunities they should find a way past a Racing side
that have lost their defensive solidity since the departure of Juanjo
Gonzalez.
Salomón Rondón has nine league goals to his name this season and will be
expecting to get into double figures as Pellegrini's men look to get
their quest for Champions League football back on track.
Malaga 3 - 0 Santander
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