The Blue and Whites will be in action at the Ciudad Deportiva Rafael Gordillo, marking their second away match in just four days. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 17:00.
Málaga currently sit provisionally in 3rd place with 44 points. The best third-placed team across the three groups in the division will qualify for the promotion playoff, with Zaragoza CF from Group 2 currently holding that spot on 50 points.
Their opponents, meanwhile, are a Betis side fighting to avoid relegation. They are second from bottom with 16 points, five points adrift of safety, currently held by CD Getafe (21), as they aim to stay in Segunda Federación for another season.
Héctor Díaz’s side will look to return to winning ways after a 1-0 defeat on Wednesday in Arguineguín in their postponed match against CD Femarguín. The Betis side, meanwhile, come into the game off the back of a 0-2 home defeat to Guiniguada Apolinario in their most recent fixture.
With nine points still to play for and three matchdays remaining in the regular season, MCFF need to close the gap on second place, currently held by CD Sporting Club (49 points), which would secure direct qualification for the promotion playoff. The Huelva side travel to face league leaders Sportextremadura, who could clinch the title and promotion to Primera Federación this matchday.
It is a key weekend for Málaga CFF’s hopes, as they aim to rediscover their scoring form and return to winning ways to keep their playoff ambitions alive. Vamos, Málaga!