Malaga vs Fulham Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

This will be the first-ever clash between these clubs.

Newly promoted to LaLiga, Malaga CF are now going to have a face-off against the Premier League club, Fulham FC, in a friendly contest ahead of the new season. The Estadio La Rosaleda is going to witness this interesting clash.

Los Boquerones are coming in after facing a 1-2 defeat against the Segunda Division club, AD Ceuta FC. It was a close contest, but the Juan Francisco Funes-led side failed to come up with a top performance.

Malaga CF have been on a decent run of form during their current pre-season run and it will now be interesting to see their performance against a top-tier English club. They are going to be at home, which will be one of the advantages for them.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s men faced a 1-2 loss at the hands of the fellow Premier League club, Crystal Palace, in their previous outing. It was not the best performance by the Cottagers and they will be looking to jump back to winning ways.

Fulham FC are going to be away from home for their upcoming contest, but with decent squad quality and the right tactics, they can bring a tough challenge for the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Malaga, Spain
• Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda
• Date: Thursday, August 13
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday, August 12; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:30 PM ET/ 11:30 AM PT)
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Malaga: D-D-W-L

Fulham: W-L

Players to Watch

Oscar Bobb (Fulham)

Despite failing to put his name on the scoresheet, Oscar Bobb was one of the top performers for Fulham in their last outing against Crystal Palace. He came up with an early assist to help his side gain an early advantage. Bobb will be eager to help his side once again, but this time by scoring a goal or two.

Eneko Jauregi (Malaga)

Eneko Jauregi scored a sensational brace for Malaga CF in their recent pre-season outing against Al Arabi. It was a top effort by the 30-year-old centre-forward. He will be ready to lead his side on the attacking front once again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Malaga CF have only lost one of their last four matches.
• Fulham have secured one win in their current pre-season run.
• These sides are going to face one another for the first time.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Fulham to win
• Gonzalo Garcia to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Diego Murillo is out with a long-term injury for Malaga CF and will not be in action for the upcoming contest.

For Fulham, Tom Cairney is not going to be in action due to an injury.

Head-to-head

Matches played: 0

Malaga (wins): 0

Fulham (wins): 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Malaga predicted XI (4-5-1)

Lopez (GK); Fernandez, Galilea, Calero, Salinas; Abaida, Merino, Lorenzo, Dotor, Lobete; Jauregi

Fulham predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Leno (GK); Tete, Bassey, Cuenca, Robinson; Reed, Iwobi; Bobb, King, Palacios; Garcia

Match Prediction

The Spanish club is going to have a tough competition on their hands. The Cottagers have a better squad quality, which will give them a slight edge.

Fulham FC are likely to come out on top to secure a victory against Malaga in their upcoming pre-season game.

Prediction: Malaga 1-2 Fulham

Telecast Details

TBD

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