Prediction for match Cordoba — Malaga, 18.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Segunda on January 18, Cordoba will face Malaga. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Cordoba is priced at 1.92, a draw at 3.54, and a win for Malaga at 4.16. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Cordoba - 49.90%, Draw - 27.07%, Malaga - 23.03%. Cordoba is seen as the favorite, but Malaga has shown good scoring form recently. In the goal totals market, Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.88, while the opposite is at 1.96, indicating some uncertainty about the goal scenario. Both teams to score: Yes is at 1.72, No at 2.01. The double chance for X2 is at 1.90, which also reflects the competitive nature of the matchup.

Team Results and Statistics

Cordoba's last three matches were as follows: January 12 - Huesca 1-2 Cordoba, January 3 - Cordoba 2-0 Burgos, December 21 - Mirandes 1-2 Cordoba. Malaga's recent results include: January 11 - Malaga 2-1 AD Ceuta, January 4 - Sporting Gijon 1-3 Malaga, December 21 - Malaga 2-1 Almeria. The last head-to-head meeting was on November 8, 2025: Malaga 2-2 Cordoba. Over the last five matches, Cordoba has an average possession of 62.8%, 2.2 yellow cards, 14.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. Malaga has 46% possession, 3.6 yellow cards, 10 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. Cordoba plays more aggressively in defense, while Malaga tends to receive more bookings.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last 5 matches, Cordoba had Over 2.5 goals twice, and Under 2.5 goals three times. Malaga had Over 2.5 goals four times, and Under 2.5 goals once, indicating Malaga's higher scoring form recently. Cordoba averages 1.6 goals per match, while Malaga averages 3.2. Cordoba scores 1.2 and concedes 0.4 per game, Malaga scores 2.2 and concedes 1. In terms of halves, Cordoba had Over 1.5 goals in the first half twice, and never in the second half. Malaga had Over 1.5 goals once in the first half, and three times in the second half, suggesting Malaga tends to score more after the break. Cordoba most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (50%) and concedes late (76-90 minutes, 60%). Malaga also scores most often between 31-45 minutes (50%) and concedes either early in the second half (46-60 minutes, 33%) or late (76-90 minutes, 33%). Considering Malaga's high scoring form, the Over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, an average total of 3.2, and second-half support, betting on Over 2.5 goals at 1.88 seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

On average over 5 matches, Cordoba takes 6.2 corners, and Malaga 5, totaling 11.2. In a five-game series, Cordoba had Over 9.5 corners three times, and Malaga four times. The corner total odds offer Over 9.5 at 1.76, Under at 1.93. Cordoba is favored to win the corner count at 1.37. Given the consistent performance of both teams and frequent occurrence of this total in recent matches, betting on Over 9.5 corners is logical. Cordoba regularly outperforms opponents in corner count, as reflected in the odds.