Malaga vs Cartagena prediction, betting odds & free tips 16/04/2023

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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.

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.

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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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