4 December 2016 at 19:45

22
Full Time
Referee: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva

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

Valencia dominates

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

Valencia6wins
2draws10 meetings
Malaga2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Valencia.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

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 56.6%Draw 26.4%Away 20.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.604.50
Max1.804.015.06
Market favourite:Valencia · Moderate 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 market56.1%24.5%19.4%
Public market54.5%26.5%19.1%
Δ1.6%2.0%0.3%

Valencia vs Malaga — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Valencia (57%)

Result differed from 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.

ValenciaHalf-time:21Malaga
8Shots19
3Shots on target6

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
19/09/17Valencia5–0Malaga1.53/4.13/6.72
17/02/18Malaga1–2Valencia3.74/3.41/2.06
04/12/16Valencia2–2Malaga1.77/3.79/4.85
22/04/17Malaga2–0Valencia2.25/3.42/3.26
17/10/15Valencia3–0Malaga1.65/3.75/5.97
02/03/16Malaga1–2Valencia2.04/3.32/3.89
29/08/14Valencia3–0Malaga1.56/4.14/6.02
02/02/15Malaga1–0Valencia2.68/3.23/2.77
17/08/13Valencia1–0Malaga1.55/4.11/6.26
17/01/14Malaga0–0Valencia2.74/3.26/2.66

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: Valencia

W 539D 326L 390
Over 2.551
Goals scored1838

Away Record: Malaga

W 209D 164L 273
Over 2.548
Goals scored779

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Valencia and Malaga drew 2:2. The match was played in La Liga 2016. Goals were scored by Pablo Fornals 3′, Rodrigo 7′, Álvaro Medrán 34′, Pablo Fornals 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Valencia had 38% possession while Malaga held 62%. Valencia had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 19 (6 on target) for Malaga. Valencia made 3 substitutions, Malaga made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Valencia and Malaga — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Valencia
Malaga
Kick Off
Rodrigo

assist: Dani Parejo

7′
9′Chori Castro
Rodrigo44′
Half Time
Guilherme SiqueiraJosé Gayá
58′
63′
G. CastroDuda
Dani ParejoF. Cartabia
69′
69′
J. AñorJony
Ezequiel Garay73′
77′
Michael SantosY. En-Nesyri
MunirSanti Mina
84′
Aymen Abdennour85′
90+3′
Pablo Fornals

assist: Y. En-Nesyri

Full Time

Match Statistics

Valencia had 38% possession against Malaga's 62%. Valencia registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Malaga managed 19 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 2–13. Fouls committed: 16–7.

3Shots on Goal6
0Shots off Goal9
8Total Shots19
5Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox12
1Shots outsidebox7
16Fouls7
2Corner Kicks13
3Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
5Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
319Total passes480
206Passes accurate376
65%Passes %78%

Recent Form

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

Valencia

DLLWLW

Malaga

LWDDDW

Valencia vs Malaga Head to Head Results

Valencia and Malaga have met 15 times — Valencia won 10, Malaga won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Valencia leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (30 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2011.

10

Valencia

1

Drawn

4

Malaga

Goals: 30Goals: 15

Recent Meetings (15)

17 Feb 2018Malaga1 – 2Valencia
19 Sept 2017Valencia5 – 0Malaga
22 Apr 2017Malaga2 – 0Valencia
2 Mar 2016Malaga1 – 2Valencia
17 Oct 2015Valencia3 – 0Malaga
2 Feb 2015Malaga1 – 0Valencia
29 Aug 2014Valencia3 – 0Malaga
17 Jan 2014Malaga0 – 0Valencia
17 Aug 2013Valencia1 – 0Malaga
20 Apr 2013Valencia5 – 1Malaga
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026