Málaga CF vs Levante UD

Málaga host Levante in a fixture with early-season stakes for two clubs settling back into the top flight. Málaga are back in Primera División after an eight-year absence, while Levante are in their second season since promotion. Both currently sit in the bottom half without a win, making an early result valuable before the table takes shape. Form has been shaky on both sides. Málaga lost 0-2 at Atlético Madrid before drawing 1-1 with Deportivo, leaning on forwards Adrián Niño and David Larrubia, who combined for 21 goals in last season's promotion run. Levante fell 3-0 at Espanyol before holding Osasuna scoreless, with striker Etta Eyong tasked with replacing the goals of Carlos Espí, sold to Real Madrid over the summer. Historically the sides are evenly matched over 23 meetings, though Levante have won four of the last five head-to-head clashes. Our prediction: 1-1