Málaga CF vs Villarreal: match statistics
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Málaga CF vs Villarreal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Málaga CF plays Villarreal in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for September 17, 2026. Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda.
Recent form
Málaga CF has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Villarreal has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Málaga CF scores 0.40 goals per game and allows 1.60. Villarreal scores 1.40 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.07 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Málaga CF's games and 80% of Villarreal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 80%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Villarreal has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.08 per game. Málaga CF takes 10.8 shots per game, while Villarreal takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Málaga CF leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Villarreal leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Málaga CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Villarreal, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.07 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Málaga CF | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 17% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Málaga CF is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Málaga CF · 0.4 pts / game - Villarreal
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Villarreal is 250% better for: goals scored per game.
0.4 goals / game - Málaga CF · 1.4 goals / game - Villarreal
Málaga CF is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Málaga CF · 2 goals / game - Villarreal
Málaga CF scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Villarreal scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Málaga CF
Over / Under - Villarreal
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Málaga CF - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Villarreal - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Málaga CF
Villarreal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Málaga CF | Liga | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 3.07 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 56% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 81% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Málaga CF and Villarreal play?
Málaga CF face Villarreal on September 17, 2026 in La Liga at Estadio La Rosaleda. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Málaga CF vs Villarreal?
Málaga CF score 0.40 goals per game on average and Villarreal 1.40. The La Liga average is 3.07 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Málaga CF's matches and 80% of Villarreal's.
What form are Málaga CF and Villarreal in?
Over the last 5 games Málaga CF have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Villarreal 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Málaga CF vs Villarreal?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.