Valencia are heading into this match in good shape. They have won three of their last five games, including two away wins where they kept clean sheets. They have only lost once in that run, and that defeat came on the road against a strong side. They look confident and solid at the back.

Málaga are also in very strong form. They have won three of their last five matches and drawn the other two, meaning they have not lost in any of them. They have been particularly hard to beat away from home, keeping three clean sheets in their last five trips. This makes the match look very tight and close, as both teams are playing well and are hard to break down. It feels like a match that could go either way, but given that both teams are so difficult to beat right now, a draw looks the most likely outcome.