Malaga vs Real Zaragoza Prediction 08.12.2025 | La Liga 2

During midweek action, Malaga confirmed that they are not in peak form, suffering a surprising Copa del Rey exit at the hands of third-tier side CF Talavera de la Reina, going down 2-1 on the road.

With no other competitions to focus on for the remainder of the season, Los Boquerones can now turn their full attention to the La Liga 2, aiming to push into the playoff positions — a challenging mission given they already sit six points adrift of sixth-placed Castellón.

Breaking into the top six will largely hinge on their home form, as Malaga have collected an impressive 15 of their 19 total points at La Rosaleda. They are currently unbeaten in four consecutive home matches, winning three of those contests.

Manager Juan Funes faces a lengthy injury list, including experienced midfielder Darko Brasanac, whose knee recovery is progressing well but who is not yet ready to return to action. Alongside him, six additional players remain in the treatment room, leaving Funes to navigate a patchwork squad in the crucial stretch of the season.

Like their Monday hosts, Real Zaragoza also fell victim to an early Copa del Rey exit, succumbing to La Liga 2 rivals Burgos CF in extra time after a goalless stalemate during regulation.

This knockout setback may, in fact, serve Los Manos well, allowing them to redirect their full attention to climbing out of the relegation zone. Currently anchored at the bottom of the table, they are nonetheless just three points shy of safety.

Yet Zaragoza have recently demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, capitalizing on a softer fixture list with flawless execution. They dispatched Huesca 1-0, edged Eibar 2-1, and most recently produced a five-goal thriller to overcome Leganes, signaling a team brimming with confidence and momentum.

Head coach Rubén Sellés faces far fewer personnel headaches than his upcoming counterpart but will still be without the duo of Sebastián Kósa and Paulino de la Fuente. The rest of the squad is available, and it is expected that Sellés will field an unchanged, self-assured lineup ready to continue their revival.