Barcelona are going through a really tough time at the moment, having lost their last four matches in a row. That is a terrible run of form, and they will be desperate to turn things around in front of their own fans. In contrast, Málaga are in excellent shape, winning three of their last five games and drawing the other two. They have not lost in their last five away matches, which shows they are a solid and confident side on the road.

There are no recent meetings between the two teams to look back on. Given Barcelona's slump and Málaga's strong recent results, this match looks wide open. Barcelona might be expected to win at home, but their current struggles make them very unpredictable. It is hard to confidently back either side, so a draw seems like the most realistic outcome here.