Metropolitano Stadium · Referee A. Cordero · Analysis updated 16:14 UTC
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.29 expected goals for Atletico Madrid and 0.65 for Malaga, a combined total of 2.94. That distribution gives Atletico Madrid the largest share of the 1X2 market at 74%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 43% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 74% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Atletico Madrid win
74.4% probability
Expected goals
2.29 – 0.65
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Atletico Madrid home form
13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Malaga away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 10 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
91%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
26%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–013.9%
- 1–012.1%
- 3–010.6%
- 2–19.0%
- 1–17.9%
Recent form
Atletico Madrid
- 2026-10-13T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Manchester United · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-10-10T14:15:00.000Z · A vs Alaves · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-20T14:15:00.000Z · H vs Real Madrid · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-16T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Osasuna · 4-0 (W)
- 2026-09-13T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Real Sociedad · 3-0 (W)
Malaga
- 2026-10-09T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Espanyol · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-20T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Getafe · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-17T19:30:00.000Z · H vs Villarreal · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-13T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Celta Vigo · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-06T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Levante · 0-0 (D)
Head-to-head
- 2018-02-10T15:15:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 1-0 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2017-09-16T18:45:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 1-0 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2017-04-01T18:45:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 2-0 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2016-10-29T16:30:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 4-2 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2016-04-23T16:15:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 1-0 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2015-12-20T19:30:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 0-1 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2015-04-11T16:00:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 2-2 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2014-11-22T15:00:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 3-1 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2014-05-11T17:00:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 1-1 Malaga (La Liga)
- 2014-01-04T15:00:00.000Z · Atletico Madrid 1-0 Malaga (La Liga)
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 24 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 | Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 | Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 | Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 | Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 | Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 | Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 | Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Atletico Madrid win, at 74.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 43% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.
A 74% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.