Málaga are heading into this match in strong form, having won three of their last five games and drawn the other two without a single loss. They’ve been tight at the back, with three clean sheets in that run, and they look like a confident side playing at home.

Barcelona, on the other hand, are in terrible shape. They’ve lost four of their last five matches, with all those defeats coming by at least two goals. Their only recent win was a narrow one, and they’ve been conceding freely. Even though Barcelona usually control possession and create chances, this current losing streak is hard to ignore. Given Málaga’s recent resilience and Barcelona’s struggles, this looks like a match where Málaga have a real chance to take the win, especially at home.