Villarreal defeat Málaga 3-1: Match Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · La Liga · Villarreal 3, Málaga 1
Villarreal beat Málaga 3-1 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at La Rosaleda. The match went over the closing total of 2.5, with 4 goals combined.
Villarreal vs. Málaga final score and match recap
Villarreal won by 2 goals.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Pape Gueye (Villarreal): 2 goals.
- Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal): 1 goal.
- Carlos Dotor (Málaga): 1 goal.
- Juan Antonio Cruz (Málaga): 1 assist.
Did Villarreal vs. Málaga go over or under the goals total?
The match went over: 4 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, over by 1.5.
Villarreal vs. Málaga game prop results: both teams to score and draw no bet
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Both teams to score: yes, paying -185.
- Draw no bet: Villarreal cashed, paying -210.
Villarreal vs. Málaga odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Villarreal at +109, the draw at +252 and Málaga at +243. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Villarreal 45%, the draw 27% and Málaga 28%. Villarreal won as the favorite at +109: $109 profit on a $100 bet.
Villarreal and Málaga betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left Villarreal with 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 5 times and under 1 time.
This result left Málaga with 3 draws and 3 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 1 time and under 5 times.
What's next for Villarreal and Málaga?
Next for Villarreal: Levante at home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Next for Málaga: at Getafe on Sunday, September 20, 2026.