Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
16 competitive meetings since 2010 · La Liga
Head-to-head summary
Since the 2010/11 season, Athletic Bilbao and Malaga have met 16 times in La Liga, with Athletic Bilbao claiming 6 wins, Malaga 4 wins, and 6 matches ending as draws. Home form is a strong factor for Athletic Bilbao, who have 4 wins and 4 draws from 8 matches on home soil, avoiding defeat entirely against Malaga. Meanwhile, Malaga have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their 8 home meetings against Athletic Bilbao.
Athletic Bilbao carry a current unbeaten run of 3 meetings. Their most recent encounter on 25 February 2018 produced a 2–1 home win for Athletic Club after leading 2–1 at half-time. Before that, the sides drew 3–3 at Malaga on 23 September 2017, making it the highest-scoring match between them since the 2010/11 season. Athletic Club also recorded a 1–0 home victory on 5 March 2017.
Low-scoring encounters are frequent, with an average of 2 goals per game across the 16 matches. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 6 of 16 games, while both teams scored in 7 of 16. Scoring picks up after the interval, with 66% of goals scored in the second half. First-half goals average 0.69 compared to 1.31 in the second half. Half-time was level in 9 matches, while 1–1 and 0–1 are the most common scorelines, appearing 3 times each.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Athletic Bilbao | Draw | Malaga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao ahead at HT | 213% | 0 | 16% |
| Level at HT | 319% | 531% | 16% |
| Malaga ahead at HT | 16% | 16% | 213% |
16 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 4 of 7 times (57%).
Trailed at the break 4 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.
Most common scores
- Athletic Bilbao 1–1 Malaga 3× · 19%
- Athletic Bilbao 0–1 Malaga 3× · 19%
- Athletic Bilbao 2–1 Malaga 2× · 13%
- Athletic Bilbao 1–0 Malaga 2× · 13%
- Athletic Bilbao 0–0 Malaga 2× · 13%
- Athletic Bilbao 3–0 Malaga 2× · 13%
Home and away record
When Athletic Bilbao play at home (8 games)
Athletic Bilbao 4 · Draws 4 · Malaga 0
When Malaga play at home (8 games)
Athletic Bilbao 2 · Draws 2 · Malaga 4
Last Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club | 2–1HT 2–1 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 25 | |
| Malaga | 3–3HT 1–1 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 6 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–0HT 0–0 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 26 | |
| Malaga | 2–1HT 0–1 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 7 | |
| Malaga | 0–1HT 0–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Athletic Club | 0–0HT 0–0 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 14 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–1HT 0–0 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 20 | |
| Malaga | 1–0HT 1–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 1 | |
| Athletic Club | 3–0HT 1–0 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Malaga | 1–2HT 1–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 14 |
Show all 16 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga | 1–0HT 1–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 24 | |
| Athletic Club | 0–0HT 0–0 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 5 | |
| Athletic Club | 3–0HT 0–0 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 24 | |
| Malaga | 1–0HT 0–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 5 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–1HT 0–1 | Malaga | La Liga · Matchday 37 | |
| Malaga | 1–1HT 0–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 18 |
Records
14 Apr 2014 · La Liga · San Mamés Barria (Bilbao)
2 Oct 2016 · La Liga · La Rosaleda
Malaga 3–3 Athletic Club (Sep 2017)
Current form
Athletic Bilbao
- W
- W
- W
- L
- D
7th in La Liga · 15 pts from 10 games. Last: Athletic Bilbao 2–1 Real Sociedad (La Liga).
Malaga
- L
- W
- D
- L
- D
20th in La Liga · 5 pts from 11 games. Last: Real Betis 2–1 Malaga (La Liga).
Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga FAQ
Who has won more Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga matches?
Athletic Bilbao have won more: 6 wins to Malaga's 4, with 6 draws, from 16 competitive meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What was the last Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga result?
Athletic Club 2–1 Malaga, played on 25 February 2018 (La Liga).
How many goals are scored in Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga games?
The fixture averages 2.00 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 38% of meetings and both teams scored in 44%.
What is the most common score in Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga?
Athletic Bilbao 1–1 Malaga, which has happened 3 times in 16 meetings since the 2010/11 season.
What is the biggest win in Athletic Bilbao vs Malaga history?
In our records (since the 2010/11 season) the biggest margin is Athletic Club 3–0 Malaga, on 14 April 2014 (La Liga).
When do Athletic Bilbao and Malaga play next?
Malaga host Athletic Club on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC (La Liga).
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