Our Sporting Gijon vs Malaga Prediction: 1-1
Sporting Gijon vs Malaga in the Spain Segunda is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Sporting Gijon vs Malaga prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sporting Gijon's Last Match – Leganes vs Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Spain Segunda victory over Leganes on December 20. In that match, Sporting Gijon saw 40% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leganes | 60% | 10 (4) | 0.72 | 55 |
 Sporting Gijon | 40% | 9 (5) | 1.36 | 38 |
Malaga's Last Match – Malaga vs Almeria
Malaga will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Spain Segunda victory over Almeria, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Malaga recorded 37% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malaga | 37% | 11 (7) | 1.52 | 34 |
 Almeria | 63% | 14 (7) | 1.57 | 39 |
Sporting Gijon vs Malaga Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Gijon | Malaga | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Gijon are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Malaga average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Sporting Gijon 8-8
Malaga 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting Gijon to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.2
Malaga to win: @4.333
Lineups
Sporting Gijon (4-2-3-1) : Ruben Yanez, Guille Rosas, Eric Curbelo, Pablo Vasquez, Diego Sanchez, Jesus Jose Bernal Villarig, Ignacio Martin, Jonathan Dubasin, Cesar Gelabert, Gaspar Campos, Juan Otero
Malaga (4-4-2) : Alfonso Herrero, Rafita, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Carlos Francisco Puga Medina, David Larrubia, Izan Merino, Carlos Dotor, Aaron Ochoa, Adrian Nino, Chupete
Racing Santander 
Almeria 
CD Castellon 
Deportivo La Coruna 
Las Palmas 
Malaga 
Burgos 
AD Ceuta FC 
Sporting Gijon 
Eibar 
Cordoba 
FC Andorra 
Real Sociedad B 
Albacete 
Granada 
Cadiz 
Leganes 
Valladolid 
Huesca 
Cultural Leonesa 
Real Zaragoza 
Mirandes