Bitesize Prediction: Malaga vs Las Palmas

Looking to finish off the job on Wednesday night and punch their spot in this season’s Segunda play-off final, Malaga will welcome Las Palmas to Las Rosaleda.

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Competition: Spanish Segunda play-offs

Market: Malaga win

Odds: 6/5 BetUS

Starting with the hosts, putting in a stellar first-leg performance on their travels last weekend as they secured a gritty 1-0 victory in the Canary Islands, Malaga are sat firmly in the driving seat when they return to La Rosaleda on Wednesday night. Despite spending the majority of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the Segunda standings, Juan Francesco Funes’ side have cemented their spot as one of Spain’s ultimate surprise packages this time around. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits and with the mood around Andalusia at a red-hot high, Malaga also signed off their regular-season adventure by mustering 13 points from their final five Segunda appearances. Not suffering a single second-tier defeat since the end of April, Funes’ men have also gained a reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. Including a 2-1 win against Sporting Gijon last month, Malaga have remarkably tasted just a sole loss in front of their own supporters since way back on September 21st.

As for the visitors, missing out on the chance to claim what could prove to be a crucial first-leg advantage last weekend as they eventually fell to that 1-0 loss on home soil, Las Palmas have an almighty job on their hands here. Seeking what would be a major turnaround on Wednesday night, Luis Garcia’s side find their dreams of booking an immediate La Liga return hanging in the balance. Hit with a nightmare 5-1 drumming at the hands of Andorra on May 10th, the Yellows have also shown some extended defensive struggles. In fact, Wednesday’s guests have mustered just a single clean sheet from any of their last seven straight appearances against Segunda opposition. Likewise, including that 1-0 first-leg defeat in the Canary Islands a few days ago, Las Palmas should also be concerned by their most recent trip to Andalusia. Slumping to a 1-0 loss when they traveled to Malaga on April 11th, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.

Bet: Malaga 6/5 to beat Las Palmas in Wednesday’s Segunda play-off semi-final showdown @ BetUS