Sevilla are heading into this match in poor form, having lost three of their last five games, including a 1-0 defeat in their most recent outing. They have struggled to score consistently, with three of those five matches seeing fewer than two goals total. Malaga, on the other hand, are in excellent shape. They have won three of their last five matches and drawn the other two, meaning they haven't lost in five games. Their recent results have been tight, with four of those five matches finishing with one goal or less.

Since this is the first meeting between these teams this season, there is no head-to-head history to draw on. Given that Sevilla are stumbling while Malaga are unbeaten and playing with confidence, this looks like a close but slightly open match. Malaga's strong recent run suggests they should have the edge here and are likely to come away with a win.