Verdict: Huesca win
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Desperately seeking an immediate response on Monday night, Huesca will welcome Malaga to the Estadio El Alcoraz.
Huesca
Starting with the hosts, while Huesca might still find themselves at the heart of a play-off scrap, Antonio Hidalgo’s camp are enduring what has become a worrying rut. Making an immediate return to losing ways last week as they fell to a 2-1 loss at thanks of Burgos, the Aragon-based outfit have now lost four of their previous five Segunda appearances. With a 3-2 win against Sporting Gijon on March 30th their only second-tier victory over the past six weeks, the former Sevilla coach is desperately seeking an essential boost here. Suffering consecutive 2-1 defeats against Eibar and Levante last month, Monday’s hosts have also shown some worrying defensive issues. Shipping a pair of goals in their previous five Segunda showdowns, Hidalgo’s men have also registered just a sole clean sheet since the start of February.
Huesca Team News
Shown a straight red card against Burgos last week, veteran midfielder Oscar Sielva will miss out through suspension here. Dealing with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance so far this calendar year, former Real Oviedo starlet Javi Mier remains on the sidelines.
However, returning from a muscle issue last month, Iker Unzueta should get some more minutes under his belt. Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation strike last week, 35-year-old Sergio Enrich should be handed a full recall.
Malaga
As for the visitors, putting in another downbeat display last week as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against Cordoba, Malaga find themselves in an almost identical position to Monday’s opponents. Signing off March with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Oviedo, Sergio Pellicer’s men have lost four of their previous five Segunda appearances and they are suddenly looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. Putting just a single second-tier victory on the board since February 21st, the Andalusia-based outfit have also continued to show some extended issues on the road. Suffering consecutive losses away from La Rosaleda, Malaga have also shipped at least a pair of goals in five of their last six showdowns outside of Andalusia.
Malaga Team News
Picking up a first-half injury against Cordoba last week, one-time Sevilla midfielder Luismi will miss out on Monday night. Likewise, picking up what was a costly booking at La Rosaleda, Daniel Sanchez will serve a one-match suspension.
Returning from his own respective suspension last week, 29-year-old Juanpe should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park. Completing a permanent switch from Atletico Madrid last summer, Carlos Puga will keep his spot at right-back.
Huesca vs Malaga Key Factors to Consider
- When Huesca and Malaga met for their reverse Segunda meeting on September 14th, Monday’s guests collected a 1-0 victory at La Rosaleda.
- Both Huesca and Malaga have lost four of their previous five Segunda appearances.
- However, Huesca have suffered just a single defeat from their last six showdowns at the Estadio El Alcoraz.
- Malaga have conceded at least a pair of goals in five of their last six Segunda matchups on the road.
- Huesca have registered seven points from their three Segunda meetings against Malaga at the Estadio El Alcoraz.
Conclusion
Two camps who are desperately seeking an essential boost on Monday night, we could be set for a crucial Segunda showdown here. While Huesca might have continued on a worrying rut, they should at least take some solace from their success at the Estadio El Alcoraz. Despite falling to a 1-0 loss when they travelled to Malaga for their reverse meeting on September 14th, they do hold an eye-catching home record against Monday’s guests. Mustering seven points from their three showdowns against Malaga in Aragon, we are backing a home victory.
Verdict: Huesca win
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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