Málaga vs Racing Santander prediction, odds and how to watch

Racing Santander made nine saves and competed like their lives depended on it, but Valencia nicked a point they barely earned. Two sides who cannot defend. One result that helps neither of them.

Málaga looked set to hold on after Bryan Zaragoza's early strike, but Espanyol substitute Adrián Niño Heredia levelled in the 90th minute to deny the hosts all three points in a feisty Friday night encounter.

Getafe ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Málaga at home in La Liga, with Iván Azón's late right-foot finish the difference between two sides who struggled to create. It was the kind of win Getafe needed badly, and they earned every inch of it.

Celta Vigo put five past Racing Santander without reply at home, ending a miserable run of form with a statement performance. Pablo Durán scored twice as the hosts turned a tight first half into a rout.

Málaga have not won in five La Liga matches. Racing Santander have conceded eighteen goals in five. Something has to give on Sunday.

Real Madrid travel to Santander on Sunday carrying a wobble in their recent form and a lengthy injury list. Racing have been shipping goals at an alarming rate, but they will fancy their chances of making this uncomfortable.

Deportivo Alaves host Málaga on Friday night with form on their side and a fragile away side in front of them. This one has the look of a home win written all over it.

Málaga have not won in their last six La Liga matches and ship goals at an alarming rate. Real Sociedad come to town inconsistent but capable of punishing a home side desperately short of confidence.