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Prediction 1
Cartagena to Win
7/4 (2.75)
Prediction 2
Alfredo Ortuno to Score Anytime
14/5 (3.80)
Prediction 3
BTTS
20/23 (1.87)
*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
Cartagena look to sustain a place in the play-off positions when they visit Malaga at the Estadio La Rosaleda. This match will feature a Malaga team who have frequently tried to get a victory over Cartagena without success.
Malaga vs Cartagena – Free Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions
Malaga are coming into the encounter on the back of a 2-1 success over Villarreal B. Cartagena have been in exceptional form to get them into the top six positions and the team picked up a 1-0 win over Mirandes in the latest match.
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Cartagena to win
Cartagena have picked up three consecutive victories which is the best streak of the campaign so far. Now, a fourth consecutive win to do very well in terms of securing a place in the top six ahead of teams like Burgos and Albacete. Malaga head into the fixture with two wins in the last three games but they have generally struggled against the top teams. Cartagena will be immensely motivated by the desire to stay sixth in the standings.
Alfredo Ortuno to score anytime
Alfredo Ortuno is pushing for a start in the upcoming match after coming off the bench in the last two matches to score crucial goals for Cartagena. In fact, it was the 32-year-old who came up with the winner against Mirandes in his 31 minute cameo. It may not be long before he gets to play for much longer the match. The striker has now scored eight goals in 30 league appearances with only 11 coming from the start.
Both teams to score – yes
Even though Cartagena have been picking up a lot of positive results, they have struggled for defensive partnership with only two clean sheets in the last five matches. This Malaga team do goals in them and they should be able to find the back of the net.
Malaga vs Cartagena: La Liga 2 Preview – Team News and Analysis
Malaga
Malaga come into the fixture with two wins in the last five home matches. The club need more positive results from their home matches in order to claim out of relegation trouble. Manager Sergio Pellicer has had a decent impact since coming aboard in January, but he remains without Haitam Abaida in the squad.
Cartagena
Cartagena manager Luis Miguel Carrión knows how to play against Malaga based on his impressive record of just one defeat in eight encounters. Cartagena have jumped into the top six positions following a run of three consecutive wins. The club now have a one-point advantage over Albacete.
Best Stats, H2H Records, and More for Betting on Malaga vs Cartagena
These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
03/11/22
Spain Segunda SEG

FC Cartagena

Malaga
2
1
28/02/22
Spain Segunda SEG

Malaga

FC Cartagena
1
1
07/11/21
Spain Segunda SEG

FC Cartagena

Malaga
3
1
27/03/21
Spain Segunda SEG

FC Cartagena

Malaga
1
1
05/12/20
Spain Segunda SEG

Malaga

FC Cartagena
1
2
Last Five - Malaga
21/04/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Eibar

Malaga
2
2
D
14/04/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Huesca

Malaga
1
0
L
06/04/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Cordoba

Malaga
1
0
L
30/03/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Oviedo

Malaga
2
1
L
22/03/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Racing Ferrol

Malaga
0
2
W
Last Five - FC Cartagena
20/04/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Granada

FC Cartagena
3
2
L
13/04/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Almeria

FC Cartagena
2
1
L
05/04/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Eldense

FC Cartagena
1
0
L
29/03/25
Spain Segunda SEG

CD Castellon

FC Cartagena
2
2
D
23/03/25
Spain Segunda SEG

Deportivo La Coruna

FC Cartagena
2
2
D
FAQs on Malaga vs Cartagena game
Where is the match going to take place? Estadio La Rosaleda
When will this match start? April 16, 2023 at 17:30 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Malaga
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