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La Liga Matchweek 18
Malaga crestMalagaLDWLL
16:00
Sunday 3 January 2027 · UK time
Elche crestElcheDWWLL
Estadio La Rosaleda Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Malaga host Elche in La Liga Matchweek 18 on Sunday 3 January 2027, 16:00 (UK time) at Estadio La Rosaleda.

Malaga sit 20th with 5 points from 12 matches, 5 points behind of 18th-placed Elche.

Malaga are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5). Elche are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Malaga a 17% chance of victory, Elche 62% and the draw 21%. It makes Elche the favourites, with expected goals of 0.96 against 2.02.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Malaga vs Elche?

Kick-off is Sunday 3 January 2027, 16:00 UK time.

Where is Malaga vs Elche played?

The match is played at Estadio La Rosaleda.

Who is predicted to win Malaga vs Elche?

Our Poisson data model rates Malaga at 17%, the draw at 21% and Elche at 62%. The most likely single scoreline is 0-2. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.