La Liga
Match Analysis
Malaga
Villarreal
Malaga
L
D
L
D
L
W
Villarreal
L
D
D
W
W
W
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga | Villarreal | 1 - 0 | April 1, 2018 |
| Villarreal | Malaga | 2 - 0 | November 5, 2017 |
| Villarreal | Malaga | 1 - 1 | February 12, 2017 |
| Malaga | Villarreal | 0 - 2 | September 10, 2016 |
| Villarreal | Malaga | 1 - 0 | February 13, 2016 |
| Malaga | Villarreal | 0 - 1 | September 23, 2015 |
Malaga Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 26 | Away | Real Madrid | 4 - 0 | Loss |
| Aug 24, 26 | Home | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Aug 19, 26 | Away | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 0 | Loss |
| Aug 12, 26 | Home | Fulham | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Aug 7, 26 | Away | AD Ceuta FC | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 6, 26 | Home | Al-Arabi SC | 4 - 2 | Win |
Villarreal Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 26 | Away | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Loss |
| Aug 23, 26 | Away | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Aug 16, 26 | Away | Racing Santander | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Galatasaray | 1 - 2 | Win |
| Aug 5, 26 | Home | Levante | 1 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 25, 26 | Away | PSV Eindhoven | 1 - 3 | Win |
La Liga Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Malaga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.43% likelihood that both Malaga and Villarreal will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Villarreal to win
This prediction indicates that Villarreal has a 48.32% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 22.70 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.71% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.64% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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