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ANALİZ.FUTBOLPRE-MATCH ANALYSIS PRESENTATION
Spanish La Liga · 2026/2027 · Estadio La Rosaleda09.10.2026 · 22:00Turkey time
Málaga CF20. place · 3 pts
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VS
RCD Espanyol15. place · 7 pts
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In this presentationPage 23 · all statistics from the teams’ last 5 matches · final page: methodology and sources
01Page 2
League Table
  • Pre-match standings
  • Both teams’ position and points
  • Last 5 matches form
02Pages 3–7
Goal Analysis
  • Goal Averages
  • Recent Matches and Opponents
  • Goal Thresholds
  • Goal minutes
  • Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu’s comments
Málaga CF / RCD Espanyol
Total goals per match2.20 / 2.80
3+ goals40% / 60%
03Pages 8–12
Corner Analysis
  • Corner Averages
  • Recent Matches and Corners
  • Corner Thresholds
  • Corner Balance and Halves
  • Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu’s comments
Málaga CF / RCD Espanyol
Total corners per match11.40 / 7.00
10+ corners80% / 20%
04Pages 13–17
Card Analysis
  • Card Averages
  • Recent Matches and Cards
  • Card Thresholds
  • Referee and Halves
  • Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu’s comments
Málaga CF / RCD Espanyol
Total cards per match4.40 / 6.40
5+ cards60% / 100%
05Pages 18–22
Combined Analysis
  • Free kicks
  • Goal Kicks
  • Throw-Ins
  • Recent matches
  • Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu’s comments
Málaga CF / RCD Espanyol
Free Kick avg.10.40 / 12.20
Goal Kick avg.6.00 / 7.40
ANALIZ.FUTBOLGOAL ANALYSIS
League TablePre-match standings and form in the last 5 matches
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Spanish La Liga 2026/2027

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsLast 5
1FC Barcelona770031:7+2421WWWWW
2Atlético Madrid751116:7+916WLWWW
3Real Betis75119:7+216LWWWD
4Real Madrid750218:8+1015WLWWL
5Sevilla FC741210:9+113LDWWL
6Deportivo Alavés732211:6+511WWLLD
7Deportivo La Coruña724110:8+210WWDLD
8Real Sociedad73139:13-410WDWLW
9Villarreal722313:12+18LLLWW
10Athletic Club Bilbao62227:6+18LWWDD
11Getafe CF72234:7-38LDDLW
12Rayo Vallecano722311:16-58LWLWD
13CA Osasuna72236:13-78WLLLD
14Celta de Vigo71428:6+27LDDDW
15RCD Espanyol721410:1007LDWLL
16Racing Santander721411:21-107WLWLL
17Levante UD61238:12-45DWDLL
18Elche CF712411:17-65LLDLW
19Valencia CF71154:13-94LLLWL
20Málaga CF70343:12-93LDDLL
ANALIZ.FUTBOLGOAL ANALYSIS
Goal AveragesGoals scored and conceded in the last 5 matches · overall / home / away
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Overall

2Goals scored
9Goals conceded
Scored per match 0.40Conceded per match 1.80Total goals per match 2.20Both teams to score 40% (2)Clean sheet 20% (1)Failed to score 60% (3)
5 matches

Málaga CF · Home

2Goals scored
4Goals conceded
Scored per match 0.67Conceded per match 1.33Total goals per match 2.00Both teams to score 67% (2)Clean sheet 33% (1)Failed to score 33% (1)
3 matches

RCD Espanyol · Overall

6Goals scored
8Goals conceded
Scored per match 1.20Conceded per match 1.60Total goals per match 2.80Both teams to score 80% (4)Clean sheet 20% (1)Failed to score 0% (0)
5 matches

RCD Espanyol · Away

4Goals scored
4Goals conceded
Scored per match 1.33Conceded per match 1.33Total goals per match 2.67Both teams to score 67% (2)Clean sheet 33% (1)Failed to score 0% (0)
3 matches
ANALIZ.FUTBOLGOAL ANALYSIS
Recent Matches and OpponentsThe teams’ last 5 matches, their opponents’ league positions and first-half scores
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Last 5 matches (Overall) · 20. place

DateOpponentOpponent's positionScoreHT
20.09.26AwayGetafe CF11.0-10-0
17.09.26HomeVillarreal9.1-31-2
13.09.26AwayCelta de Vigo14.1-10-1
06.09.26HomeLevante UD17.0-00-0
30.08.26AwayReal Madrid4.0-40-3

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 matches (Overall) · 15. place

DateOpponentOpponent's positionScoreHT
18.09.26HomeElche CF18.1-30-2
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano12.1-20-2
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna13.2-02-0
06.09.26HomeSevilla FC5.1-10-0
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad8.1-21-1

Málaga CF · Last 5 home matches · 20nd place

DateOpponentOpponent's positionScoreHT
17.09.26HomeVillarreal9.1-31-2
06.09.26HomeLevante UD17.0-00-0
24.08.26HomeDeportivo La Coruña7.1-11-1

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 away match · No. 15

DateOpponentOpponent's positionScoreHT
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano12.1-20-2
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna13.2-02-0
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad8.1-21-1

Rankings are based on the league table before this match. "—": opponent is not in the same league table (cup, another league or previous season).

ANALIZ.FUTBOLGOAL ANALYSIS
Goal ThresholdsBetween 1+ and 5+ goals in the last 5 matches · full time and first half
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Total goals at full time

Málaga CFGenelMálaga CFHomeRCD EspanyolGenelRCD EspanyolAway
1+ goals80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
2+ goals60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
3+ goals40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
4+ goals40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
5+ goals0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches

First-half total goals

Málaga CFGenelMálaga CFHomeRCD EspanyolGenelRCD EspanyolAway
1+ goals60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
2+ goals40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
3+ goals40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
4+ goals0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
5+ goals0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches

70% and above 40%–69 below 40% · The first-half table counts only matches with a known first-half score.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLGOAL ANALYSIS
Goal minutesWhen do they score their goals?
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Overall

1 · 50%0-15'015-30'030-45+'045-60'060-75'1 · 50%75-90+'
2Goals scored
1 / 1First half / Second half
25% (1/4)matches in which they scored first
Conceded00-15315-30330-45+045-60060-75375-90+9total

RCD Espanyol · Overall

1 · 17%0-15'1 · 17%15-30'1 · 17%30-45+'1 · 17%45-60'1 · 17%60-75'1 · 17%75-90+'
6Goals scored
3 / 3First half / Second half
20% (1/5)matches in which they scored first
Conceded20-15315-30030-45+045-60160-75275-90+8total

Málaga CF · Home

1 · 50%0-15'015-30'1 · 50%30-45+'045-60'060-75'075-90+'
2Goals scored
2 / 0First half / Second half
50% (1/2)matches in which they scored first
Conceded00-15115-30230-45+045-60060-75175-90+4total

RCD Espanyol · Away

1 · 25%0-15'1 · 25%15-30'1 · 25%30-45+'1 · 25%45-60'060-75'075-90+'
4Goals scored
3 / 1First half / Second half
33% (1/3)matches in which they scored first
Conceded20-15115-30030-45+045-60160-75075-90+4total

Chart: goals scored (number · percentage). Covers 30-45+ first-half stoppage time and 75-90+ full-time stoppage time. Bottom line: goals conceded in the same periods.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLGOAL ANALYSIS
DeğerlendirmeInterpretation of the data in the tables
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu provides his analysis

Málaga CF scored 2 goals and conceded 9 in their last 5 matches; they scored 0.40 goals per match and saw 1.80 total goals per match. At home, however, the figures from their last 3 matches are 2 goals scored and 4 conceded; the total goals average in these matches was 2.00. In RCD Espanyol's last 5 matches, 6 goals were scored and 8 conceded; the total goals per match averaged 2.67 in their last 3 away matches. Looking at goal totals, 60% of Málaga CF's matches ended with 2 or more goals, while 40% ended with 3 or more; for RCD Espanyol, the rates were 100% and 60%, respectively. At home, Málaga CF had a 3-or-more-goal rate of 33% in their matches, while away, the rate was 67% in RCD Espanyol matches.

The first halves tell a separate story: the percentage of Málaga CF matches with a first-half goal was 60%, compared with 80% for RCD Espanyol; the percentage with 2 or more first-half goals ranged from 40% to 80%. Málaga CF score most often between minutes 0 and 15, while RCD Espanyol are most productive between 0 and 15. For both teams to score, Málaga CF played matches in which both teams scored in 2 of their last 5 matches, while RCD Espanyol did so in 4. This table clearly shows both teams' tendencies in scoring and conceding, but remember that the sample consists of only the last 5 matches, and in football, a single moment can change all the statistics. While watching the match, we recommend paying particular attention to when the first goal is scored and how the teams respond to the scoreline; the story behind these numbers is often written there.

— Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu

Pre-match goal expectations · last 5 + 5 matches

2.50Expected goals
60%Both teams to score · 6/10
80%2+ goals · 8/10
50%3+ goals · 5/10
30%4+ goals · 3/10
0%5+ goals · 0/10
70%HT 1+ goals · 7\/10
60%HT 2+ goals · 6\/10

Last 5 matches between them

2.60goals per match
60%3+ goals · 3/5
20%Both teams to score · 1/5
ANALIZ.FUTBOLCORNER ANALYSIS
Corner AveragesCorners taken and conceded to opponents in the last 5 matches · overall / home / away
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Overall

30corners taken
27corners conceded to opponents
Corners won per match 6.00Corners conceded to the opponent per match 5.40Total corners per match 11.40Highest / lowest total 15 / 6More corners than the opponent 3 / 5Corner difference per match +0.60
5 matches with corner data

Málaga CF · Home

17corners taken
16corners conceded to opponents
Corners won per match 5.67Corners conceded to the opponent per match 5.33Total corners per match 11.00Highest / lowest total 12 / 10More corners than the opponent 2 / 3Corner difference per match +0.33
3 matches with corner data

RCD Espanyol · Overall

15corners taken
20corners conceded to opponents
Corners won per match 3.00Corners conceded to the opponent per match 4.00Total corners per match 7.00Highest / lowest total 10 / 4More corners than the opponent 2 / 5Corner difference per match -1.00
5 matches with corner data

RCD Espanyol · Away

12corners taken
13corners conceded to opponents
Corners won per match 4.00Corners conceded to the opponent per match 4.33Total corners per match 8.33Highest / lowest total 10 / 7More corners than the opponent 2 / 3Corner difference per match -0.33
3 matches with corner data
ANALIZ.FUTBOLCORNER ANALYSIS
Recent Matches and CornersThe teams’ last 5 matches, opponents’ league positions and corner counts
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Last 5 matches (Overall) · 20. place

DateOpponentPosScoreCornersTotalHT
20.09.26AwayGetafe CF11.0-19-5143-2
17.09.26HomeVillarreal9.1-34-8120-5
13.09.26AwayCelta de Vigo14.1-15-162-0
06.09.26HomeLevante UD17.0-06-4104-0
30.08.26AwayReal Madrid4.0-46-9151-6

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 matches (Overall) · 15. place

DateOpponentPosScoreCornersTotalHT
18.09.26HomeElche CF18.1-33-361-1
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano12.1-25-382-2
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna13.2-04-371-1
06.09.26HomeSevilla FC5.1-10-440-1
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad8.1-23-7101-6

Málaga CF · Last 5 home matches · 20nd place

DateOpponentPosScoreCornersTotalHT
17.09.26HomeVillarreal9.1-34-8120-5
06.09.26HomeLevante UD17.0-06-4104-0
24.08.26HomeDeportivo La Coruña7.1-17-4115-1

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 away match · No. 15

DateOpponentPosScoreCornersTotalHT
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano12.1-25-382-2
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna13.2-04-371-1
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad8.1-23-7101-6

Corners: taken by the team - taken by the opponent. HT: first-half corners (team - opponent). Only matches with recorded corner data are counted. Rankings are based on the league table before this match.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCORNER ANALYSIS
Corner ThresholdsTotal and team corner-count thresholds in the last 5 matches
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Total match corners

Málaga CFGenelMálaga CFHomeRCD EspanyolGenelRCD EspanyolAway
8+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
9+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
10+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
11+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
12+60%3 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches

Team corners

Málaga CFGenelMálaga CFHomeRCD EspanyolGenelRCD EspanyolAway
3+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
4+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
5+80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
6+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
7+20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches

70% and above 40%–69 below 40% · The right table counts only corners won by the team itself.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCORNER ANALYSIS
Corner Balance and HalvesCorner advantage over the opponent and first-half / second-half corner averages
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Overall corner balance

3 more than the opponent0 tied2 fewer than the opponent
6.00used
5.40conceded
+0.60difference per match

RCD Espanyol · Corner Balance (Overall)

2 more than the opponent1 tied2 fewer than the opponent
3.00used
4.00conceded
-1.00difference per match

Málaga CF · Corners by half

4.60First-half total6.80Second-half total2.00Used in the first half
80%İY 4+ · 4/5
60%İY 5+ · 3/5
20%İY 6+ · 1/5

5 matches with half-time data

RCD Espanyol · Corners by half

3.20First-half total3.80Second-half total1.00Used in the first half
40%İY 4+ · 2/5
20%İY 5+ · 1/5
20%İY 6+ · 1/5

5 matches with half-time data

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCORNER ANALYSIS
DeğerlendirmeInterpretation of the data in the tables
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu provides his analysis

Málaga CF averaged 6.00 corners per match in their last 5 matches, while allowing their opponents 5.40 corners; the total corners average in these matches was 11.40. They averaged 5.67 corners in their last 3 home matches, while the total corners per match averaged 11.00. In RCD Espanyol's last 5 matches, 3.00 corners were taken per match and 4.00 were conceded; the total corners average in their last 3 away matches was 8.33. For total corners, Málaga CF’s matches ended with 9+ corners 80% of the time and 10+ corners 80% of the time; in RCD Espanyol’s matches, the figures were 20% and 20%, respectively. The highest total corner count was 15 in Málaga CF matches and 10 in RCD Espanyol matches; this shows that both teams have played matches capable of pushing their corner totals higher.

In terms of corner balance, Málaga CF took more corners than their opponents in 3 of their last 5 matches, while RCD Espanyol did so in 2 of 5 matches. Comparing the teams' recent matches, the expected total corners per match is 9.20; the expected number of corners for the home team is 5.00 and 4.20 for the away team. The combined first-half corner expectation is 3.90. Corner counts depend heavily on the flow of the game, whether the score changes early and the teams' preference for using the wings; when the leading team sits back, the opponent's corner count can rise quickly. This table clearly shows both teams' attacking direction and pressing approach, but remember that the sample consists of only the last 5 matches, and in football, a single moment can change all the statistics. While watching the match, we recommend paying attention to wing play and how the scoreline changes the teams' game plans.

— Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu

Pre-match corner expectations · last 5 + 5 matches

9.20Expected total
5.00Home team expected
4.20Away team expected
50%9+ corners · 5/10
50%10+ corners · 5/10
30%11+ corners · 3/10
3.90Expected in the first half
ANALIZ.FUTBOLCARD ANALYSIS
Card AveragesCards received in the last 5 matches and cards received by the opponent · overall / home / away
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Overall

14cards received
8opponent cards
Cards received per match 2.80Opponent cards per match 1.60Total cards per match 4.40Highest / lowest total 6 / 2Yellow / red (own) 14 / 0Match with a red card 0 / 5
5 matches with card data

Málaga CF · Home

10cards received
7opponent cards
Cards received per match 3.33Opponent cards per match 2.33Total cards per match 5.67Highest / lowest total 6 / 5Yellow / red (own) 10 / 0Match with a red card 0 / 3
3 matches with card data

RCD Espanyol · Overall

14cards received
18opponent cards
Cards received per match 2.80Opponent cards per match 3.60Total cards per match 6.40Highest / lowest total 8 / 5Yellow / red (own) 12 / 1Match with a red card 3 / 5
5 matches with card data

RCD Espanyol · Away

10cards received
9opponent cards
Cards received per match 3.33Opponent cards per match 3.00Total cards per match 6.33Highest / lowest total 8 / 5Yellow / red (own) 8 / 1Match with a red card 1 / 3
3 matches with card data
ANALIZ.FUTBOLCARD ANALYSIS
Recent Matches and CardsThe teams’ last 5 matches, opponents’ league positions and card counts
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Last 5 matches (Overall) · 20. place

DateOpponentPosScoreCardsTotalRed
20.09.26AwayGetafe CF11.0-12-460-0
17.09.26HomeVillarreal9.1-35-160-0
13.09.26AwayCelta de Vigo14.1-11-120-0
06.09.26HomeLevante UD17.0-04-260-0
30.08.26AwayReal Madrid4.0-42-020-0

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 matches (Overall) · 15. place

DateOpponentPosScoreCardsTotalRed
18.09.26HomeElche CF18.1-32-460-1
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano12.1-23-581-0
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna13.2-03-250-0
06.09.26HomeSevilla FC5.1-12-570-1
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad8.1-24-260-0

Málaga CF · Last 5 home matches · 20nd place

DateOpponentPosScoreCardsTotalRed
17.09.26HomeVillarreal9.1-35-160-0
06.09.26HomeLevante UD17.0-04-260-0
24.08.26HomeDeportivo La Coruña7.1-11-450-0

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 away match · No. 15

DateOpponentPosScoreCardsTotalRed
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano12.1-23-581-0
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna13.2-03-250-0
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad8.1-24-260-0

Cards: team received - opponent received (each yellow and red card counts as 1 card). Red: Team - Opponent. Only matches with recorded card data are counted. Rankings are based on the league table before this match.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCARD ANALYSIS
Card ThresholdsTotal and team card-count thresholds in the last 5 matches
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Total match cards

Málaga CFGenelMálaga CFHomeRCD EspanyolGenelRCD EspanyolAway
3+60%3 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
4+60%3 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
5+60%3 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
6+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
7+0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches

Cards received by the team

Málaga CFGenelMálaga CFHomeRCD EspanyolGenelRCD EspanyolAway
1+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
2+80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
3+40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches60%3 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
4+40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches

70% and above 40%–69 below 40% · The right-hand table counts only cards received by the team itself.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCARD ANALYSIS
Referee and HalvesThe referee’s last 5 matches and first-half / second-half card averages
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Referee

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Málaga CF · Cards by half

2.00First-half total2.40Second-half total1.40Saw in the first half
80%İY 1+ · 4/5
80%İY 2+ · 4/5
40%İY 3+ · 2/5

5 matches with half-time data

RCD Espanyol · Cards by half

2.80First-half total3.60Second-half total1.00Saw in the first half
100%İY 1+ · 5/5
80%İY 2+ · 4/5
60%İY 3+ · 3/5

5 matches with half-time data

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCARD ANALYSIS
DeğerlendirmeInterpretation of the data in the tables
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu provides his analysis

Málaga CF averaged 2.80 cards per match in their last 5 matches, while their opponents received 1.60 cards; the total cards average in these matches was 4.40. They averaged 3.33 cards in their last 3 home matches, while the total cards per match averaged 5.67. In RCD Espanyol's last 5 matches, 2.80 cards were shown per match and their opponents received 3.60; the total cards average was 6.33 in their last 3 away matches. In terms of total cards, Málaga CF matches ended with 4+ cards in 60% of cases and 5+ cards in 60%; for RCD Espanyol, the corresponding figures were 100% and 100%. The most physical match featured 6 cards for Málaga CF and 8 for RCD Espanyol.

Comparing the teams' recent matches, the expected total cards per match is 5.40; the expected number of cards for the home team is 3.20 and 2.20 for the away team. The number of matches featuring a red card in the combined sample is 3. Card counts depend heavily on the match's intensity, the scoreline and the referee's style of officiating; an early goal or controversial incident can change the tempo instantly. This table provides a solid framework for the card market, but remember that the sample consists of only the last 5 matches, and in football, a single moment can change all the statistics. When making your decision, we recommend considering this data alongside squad status, motivation and the importance of the match, and always acting moderately and responsibly.

— Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu

Pre-match card expectations · last 5 + 5 matches

5.40Expected total
3.20Home team expected
2.20Away team expected
80%4+ cards · 8\/10
80%5+ cards · 8\/10
70%6+ cards · 7\/10
30%Matches with a red card · 3/10
2.40Expected in the first half
ANALIZ.FUTBOLCOMBINED ANALYSIS
Free kicksEach team separately · last 5 matches · first half / second half / full match
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · per-match averages

First halfSecond halfFull match
UsedOpponentUsedOpponentUsedOpponentTotal
Overall5 matches————10.4013.2023.60
Home3 matches————10.3314.3324.67
Match total
OverallHome
23+60%3 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
25+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
27+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
29+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
Used by the team
OverallHome
10+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
11+20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
12+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
13+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches

Highest / lowest total: 32 / 15 · Matches in which they took more than the opponent: 0 / 5 · No half-by-half data

RCD Espanyol · per-match averages

First halfSecond halfFull match
UsedOpponentUsedOpponentUsedOpponentTotal
Overall5 matches————12.2016.8029.00
Away3 matches————13.0017.6730.67
Match total
OverallAway
23+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
25+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
27+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
29+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
Used by the team
OverallAway
10+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
11+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
12+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
13+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches

Highest / lowest total: 34 / 23 · Matches in which they took more than the opponent: 1 / 5 · No half-by-half data

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Goal KicksEach team separately · last 5 matches · first half / second half / full match
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · per-match averages

First halfSecond halfFull match
UsedOpponentUsedOpponentUsedOpponentTotal
Overall5 matches————6.006.4012.40
Home3 matches————5.676.6712.33
Match total
OverallHome
11+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
13+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
15+20%1 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
17+0%0 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
Used by the team
OverallHome
5+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
6+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
7+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
8+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches

Highest / lowest total: 16 / 11 · Matches in which they took more than the opponent: 3 / 5 · No half-by-half data

RCD Espanyol · per-match averages

First halfSecond halfFull match
UsedOpponentUsedOpponentUsedOpponentTotal
Overall5 matches————7.408.8016.20
Away3 matches————9.007.0016.00
Match total
OverallAway
11+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
13+80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
15+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
17+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
Used by the team
OverallAway
5+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
6+80%4 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
7+40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
8+40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches

Highest / lowest total: 22 / 11 · Matches in which they took more than the opponent: 2 / 5 · No half-by-half data

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Throw-InsEach team separately · last 5 matches · first half / second half / full match
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · per-match averages

First halfSecond halfFull match
UsedOpponentUsedOpponentUsedOpponentTotal
Overall5 matches————16.2012.6028.80
Home3 matches————17.6712.3330.00
Match total
OverallHome
28+40%2 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
31+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
34+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
37+20%1 / 5 matches0%0 / 3 matches
Used by the team
OverallHome
14+80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
16+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
18+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
20+40%2 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches

Highest / lowest total: 40 / 22 · Matches in which they took more than the opponent: 3 / 5 · No half-by-half data

RCD Espanyol · per-match averages

First halfSecond halfFull match
UsedOpponentUsedOpponentUsedOpponentTotal
Overall5 matches————19.6019.2038.80
Away3 matches————18.6720.6739.33
Match total
OverallAway
28+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
31+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
34+80%4 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
37+60%3 / 5 matches67%2 / 3 matches
Used by the team
OverallAway
14+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
16+100%5 / 5 matches100%3 / 3 matches
18+60%3 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches
20+60%3 / 5 matches33%1 / 3 matches

Highest / lowest total: 45 / 31 · Matches in which they took more than the opponent: 3 / 5 · No half-by-half data

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Recent matchesThe teams’ free-kick, goal-kick and throw-in counts in their last 5 matches
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Málaga CF · Last 5 matches · 20. place

DateOpponentScoreFree kickFT (HT)Goal kickFT (HT)Throw-inFT (HT)
20.09.26AwayGetafe CF0-116-166-520-20
17.09.26HomeVillarreal1-310-166-521-12
13.09.26AwayCelta de Vigo1-110-109-714-8
06.09.26HomeLevante UD0-010-155-619-8
30.08.26AwayReal Madrid0-46-94-97-15

RCD Espanyol · Last 5 matches · 15. place

DateOpponentScoreFree kickFT (HT)Goal kickFT (HT)Throw-inFT (HT)
18.09.26HomeElche CF1-39-144-1622-13
15.09.26AwayRayo Vallecano1-210-1512-1023-19
12.09.26AwayCA Osasuna2-010-249-216-29
06.09.26HomeSevilla FC1-113-176-720-21
29.08.26AwayReal Sociedad1-219-146-917-14

Values: team’s total - opponent’s total, with the first half in parentheses. "—": this data was not recorded for that match. Rankings are based on the league table before this match.

ANALIZ.FUTBOLCOMBINED ANALYSIS
DeğerlendirmeInterpretation of the data in the tables
Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00

Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu provides his analysis

For free kicks, Málaga CF took 10.40 per match and their opponents took 13.20 in their last 5 matches; RCD Espanyol took 12.20 per match and allowed their opponents 16.80. In terms of total match figures, Málaga CF matches ended with 25+ free kicks in 60% of cases, while the rate was 80% in RCD Espanyol matches. For goal kicks, Málaga CF averaged 6.00 per match and their opponents 6.40 in their last 5 matches; RCD Espanyol averaged 7.40 per match and allowed their opponents 8.80. In terms of total match figures, Málaga CF matches ended with 13+ goal kicks in 40% of cases, while the rate was 80% in RCD Espanyol matches. For throw-ins, Málaga CF averaged 16.20 per match and their opponents 12.60 in their last 5 matches; RCD Espanyol averaged 19.60 per match and allowed their opponents 19.20. In terms of total match figures, Málaga CF matches ended with 31+ throw-ins in 40% of cases, while the rate was 100% in RCD Espanyol matches. These numbers also reflect both teams' playing styles: throw-in and goal-kick counts show how often the ball goes out of play, while free-kick counts indicate how physical and stop-start the match was.

For free kicks: comparing the teams' recent matches, the expected total free kicks per match is 26.30; 13.60 for the home team and 12.70 for the away team. For goal kicks: comparing the teams' recent matches, the expected total goal kicks per match is 14.30; 7.40 for the home team and 6.90 for the away team. For throw-ins: comparing the teams' recent matches, the expected total throw-ins per match is 33.80; 17.70 for the home team and 16.10 for the away team. These statistics depend heavily on the flow of the game, the scoreline and the teams' pressing choices; when the leading team sits back, the opponent's throw-in and free-kick counts can rise quickly. Remember that the sample consists of only the last 5 matches; when making your decision, we recommend considering this data alongside squad status, motivation and the importance of the match, and always acting moderately and responsibly.

— Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu

Free-kick expectation · last 5 + 5 matches

26.30Expected total
13.60Home team
12.70Away

Goal-kick expectation · last 5 + 5 matches

14.30Expected total
7.40Home team
6.90Away

Throw-in expectation · last 5 + 5 matches

33.80Expected total
17.70Home team
16.10Away
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Málaga CFvsRCD Espanyol09.10.2026 · 22:00
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Quick summary

In their last 5 matches, Málaga CF scored 0.40 goals and conceded 1.80 per match; RCD Espanyol scored 1.20 and conceded 1.60 per match. Across the two teams’ last 5 matches, the average total goals per match is 2.50. For corners, Málaga CF takes 6.00 per match, while RCD Espanyol takes 3.00; the combined average is 9.20 corners per match.

Statistics table

Málaga CF - RCD Espanyol: Last 5 matches statistics
StatisticMálaga CFRCD Espanyol
Recent matches (oldest to newest)M B B M MM B G M M
Goals scored per match0.401.20
Goals conceded per match1.801.60
Total goals per match2.202.80
Matches with 3+ goals40%60%
Corners won per match6.003.00
Total corners in their matches11.407.00
Cards received per match2.802.80
Free kicks (per match)10.4012.20
Goal kicks (per match)6.007.40
Throw-ins (per match)16.2019.60

Result and analysis comparison

Málaga CF 1 - 1 RCD Espanyol (0-1 first half)

Strong signalResultStatus
At least 2 goals in the matchPre-match data: 80% (8/10)2 goals✓ Happened
At most 4 goalsPre-match data: 100% (10/10)2 goals✓ Happened
At least 5 cards in the matchPre-match data: 80% (8/10)9 cards✓ Happened
At most 6 cards in the matchPre-match data: 80% (8/10)9 cards✗ Gerçekleşmedi

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Frequently asked questions

When and what time is the Málaga CF - RCD Espanyol match?

The Málaga CF - RCD Espanyol match will be played on 9 October 2026 at 22:00 (Turkey time) in Spain’s La Liga, with Estadio La Rosaleda hosting.

How many goals did Málaga CF and RCD Espanyol score in their last 5 matches?

Málaga CF scored 2 goals and conceded 9 in their last 5 matches. RCD Espanyol scored 6 goals and conceded 8 in its last 5 match.

How many corners are expected in the Málaga CF - RCD Espanyol match?

Based on the two teams’ average over their last 5 matches, total corners per match are 9.20; Málaga CF takes 6.00 per match and RCD Espanyol 3.00 corners.

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