13 February 2016 at 17:15

10
Full Time
Referee: Inaki Vicandi Garrido

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Villarreal5wins
3draws10 meetings
Malaga2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.8

Average goals per game

10%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Villarreal.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 47.8%Draw 30.9%Away 25.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.103.80
Max2.123.324.04
Market favourite:Villarreal · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market46.2%29.5%24.3%
Public market46.3%28.8%25.0%

Villarreal vs Malaga — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Villarreal
Result vs. Market: Villarreal (48%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

VillarrealHalf-time:10Malaga
12Shots7
5Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
05/11/17Villarreal2–0Malaga1.55/4.30/6.03
01/04/18Malaga1–0Villarreal3.54/3.26/2.16
10/09/16Malaga0–2Villarreal2.40/3.18/3.20
12/02/17Villarreal1–1Malaga1.81/3.58/4.90
23/09/15Malaga0–1Villarreal2.73/3.24/2.72
13/02/16Villarreal1–0Malaga2.09/3.24/3.88
10/01/15Malaga1–1Villarreal2.96/3.20/2.55
17/05/15Villarreal2–1Malaga1.87/3.66/4.26
29/11/13Villarreal1–1Malaga1.48/4.30/7.23
21/04/14Malaga2–0Villarreal2.86/3.26/2.54

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Villarreal

W 407D 243L 293
Over 2.551
Goals scored1388

Away Record: Malaga

W 209D 164L 273
Over 2.548
Goals scored779

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Villarreal defeated Malaga 1:0. The match was played in La Liga 2015. Goals were scored by Soldado 18′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Villarreal had 50% possession while Malaga held 50%. Villarreal had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Malaga. Villarreal made 3 substitutions, Malaga made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Villarreal and Malaga — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Villarreal
Malaga
Kick Off
Soldado

assist: Léo Baptistão

18′
34′Raúl Albentosa
Half Time
63′
F. TissoneDuda
Denis SuárezSamu Castillejo
65′
SoldadoC. Bakambu
75′
75′
D. ČopR. Santa Cruz
84′
J. AñorI. Uche
Léo BaptistãoTomás Pina
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Villarreal had 50% possession against Malaga's 50%. Villarreal registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Malaga managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 0–0.

5Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots0
7Shots insidebox2
5Shots outsidebox5
0Fouls0
5Corner Kicks1
2Offsides3
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
471Total passes447
348Passes accurate320
74%Passes %72%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Villarreal have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Malaga show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Villarreal

DWLWDW

Malaga

LWDDDW

Villarreal vs Malaga Head to Head Results

Villarreal and Malaga have met 13 times — Villarreal won 6, Malaga won 3, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Villarreal leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 30 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.31 per match (17 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (31%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2010.

6

Villarreal

4

Drawn

3

Malaga

Goals: 17Goals: 13

Recent Meetings (13)

1 Apr 2018Malaga1 – 0Villarreal
5 Nov 2017Villarreal2 – 0Malaga
12 Feb 2017Villarreal1 – 1Malaga
10 Sept 2016Malaga0 – 2Villarreal
23 Sept 2015Malaga0 – 1Villarreal
17 May 2015Villarreal2 – 1Malaga
10 Jan 2015Malaga1 – 1Villarreal
21 Apr 2014Malaga2 – 0Villarreal
29 Nov 2013Villarreal1 – 1Malaga
12 Apr 2012Villarreal2 – 1Malaga
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026