Málaga CF vs RCD Espanyol

Malaga's return to the Primera Division has been brutal so far, and hosting Espanyol on October 9 is a chance to find some daylight at the bottom of the table. Malaga sit rock-bottom with 3 points from seven games, while Espanyol are 15th, four points better off. Malaga arrive winless in five, a stretch that included a 0-4 battering by Real Madrid and draws with Levante and Celta Vigo; midfielder Carlos Dotor has been their standout. Espanyol have been patchy too, but Roberto Fernández is in form with six league goals, backed by Javi Hernández in creation. History leans Espanyol's way, who've won four of the last five meetings. With confidence low and goals at a premium for both sides this season, don't expect fireworks at La Rosaleda. Our prediction: 1-1