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Malaga host Girona at the Estadio La Rosaleda in the Spanish Segunda Division on Sunday, with both sides having poor starts to their campaigns.
Malaga are currently 14th in the table, one point ahead of Sunday's opponents. Jose Lopez's side will go into the game off the back of a 2-0 loss against Almeria last time out. The Albiceleste will hope to get their second win of the season when they take on Girona on Sunday.
Girona are currently one point behind Malaga and are 16th in the league. Michel's side have failed to win any of their last three games and are going into the game following a 2-1 loss to Sporting Gijon last week.
The Gironistes will know that this is a great opportunity for them to climb up the table with a win against Malaga on Sunday.
With both sides struggling for form this season, one can expect Sunday's game to be a scrappy contest.
Malaga vs Girona Head-to-Head
It's hard to separate the two sides based on their recent head-to-head record as both teams have won two of their last five meetings.
Girona came away as 1-0 winners the last time the two sides met in May. Santiago Bueno's second-half goal was enough to secure all three points on the night.
Malaga Form Guide: D-D-W-L
Girona Form Guide: W-D-L-L
Malaga vs Girona Team News
Malaga
Alberto Escassi will miss the game due to suspension. Apart from that, Malaga have no new injury worries following their 2-0 loss against Almeria last time out.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Alberto Escassi
Girona
Michel will have a full-strength squad to choose from for the game on Sunday. New signing Borja Garcia should make his debut for the club.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Malaga vs Girona Predicted XI
Malaga Predicted XI (4-4-2): Dani Barrio; Braian Cufre, Juan Rivas, Mathieu Peybernes, Victor Gomez; Kevin Villodres, Genaro Rodriguez, Luis Munoz, Pau de la Fuente; Brandon, Antonio Cortes
Girona Predicted XI (4-3-3): Juan Carlos; David Junca, Bernardo, Juanpe, Jordi Calavera; Alex Baena, Borja Garcia, Aleix Garcia; Nahuel Bustos, Oscar Urena, Cristhian Stuani
Malaga vs Girona Prediction
Both sides have been in terrible form and that should be evident on Sunday. However, Malaga should have enough firepower to secure all three points on the night.
We predict a tight game with Malaga coming away with a win.
Prediction: Malaga 1-0 Girona
