Malaga host Real Valladolid at the Estadio La Rosaleda in the Spanish Segunda Division on Saturday, with both sides having contrasting seasons so far.Malaga are currently 18th in the league, six points above the relegation zone. Pablo Guede's side have been in terrible form of late, having lost their last three games on the trot. They will hope to turn things around with a win against Valladolid on Saturday.Real Valladolid, on the other hand, are currently second in the league, three points behind Eibar at the top of the table. Pacheta's side have been in inconsistent form of late, having lost two of their last five games. They will know that they can potentially get to the top of the league with a win against Malaga on Saturday.Málaga CF English@MalagaCF_en🏹 Crosses and shots on goal - out of #Training5:46 AM · Apr 8, 2022🏹 Crosses and shots on goal -🔟 out of 🔟#Training https://t.co/OHGLpF2ceJBoth sides will be looking to win the game for different reasons and that should make for an interesting matchup.Malaga vs Real Valladolid Head-to-HeadMalaga have slightly edged the recent head-to-head record between the two sides and are unbeaten in their last five meetings, winning one of them.The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Oscar Plano canceled out Brandon's opener to make sure the spoils were split on the night.Malaga Form Guide: L-L-L-D-WReal Valladolid Form Guide: W-W-L-L-WMalaga vs Real Valladolid Team NewsPlano will be a huge miss for ValladolidMalagaMalaga have no new injury worries following their 1-0 loss against Girona last time out. Jairo Samperio and Juande Rivas will miss the game through injury, while Luis Munoz is out for the season.Injured: Jairo Samperio, Juande Rivas, Luis MunozDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneReal ValladolidVictor Garcia and Moi have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the game. Meanwhile, Oscar Plano and Hugo Vallejo are both out injured.Injured: Oscar Plano, Hugo VallejoDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneCOVID-19: Victor Garcia, MoiMalaga vs Real Valladolid Predicted XIReal Valladolid C.F.@realvalladolidE Q U I P ¡Este es el camino! #MálagaRealValladolid11:26 AM · Apr 7, 202217713E Q U I P 💜¡Este es el camino! 💪🎯 #MálagaRealValladolid https://t.co/NTkvhOBp6qMalaga Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dani Martin; Javi Jimenez, David Lomban, Mathieu Peybernes, Victor Gomez; Alberto Escasi, Jozabed; Brandon, Aleix Febas, Pau de la Fuente; Antonio CortesReal Valladolid Predicted XI (4-3-3): Jordi Masip; Nacho Martinez, Kiko, Joaquin Fernandez, Luis Perez; Alvaro Aguado, Roque Mesa, Monchu; Toni Villa, Shon Weissman, Cristo Gonzalez$1,100 First Bet Insurance at CaesarsMalaga vs Real Valladolid PredictionReal Valldolid should not have any trouble getting past Malaga on Saturday, with the difference in quality between the two sides.We predict Valladolid will win the game comfortably.Prediction: Malaga 0-2 Real Valladolid