This game was just off the board at pinnacle, a little worrisome but seeing lines at sbobet. I think this line is taking into consideration the fact that Villarreal needs some points here to stay out of relegation. Relegation would be a huge blow to a squad with a great history. Villarreal does tend to play a defensive type of football at times and they did hold Madrid and Barcelona to a draw at home this year, but these are two teams going in the opposite direction.
Malaga is fighting for a champions league and Villarreal fighting off relegation. Villarreal are a shell of their former selves, they have only had one win since February against Rayo Vallecano. Malaga on the other hand is in fantastic form outside of a surprising loss to Betis.
I am looking at Villarreals stats at home and I think the draw is worth a punt here. If Villarreal can hold Barcelona and Madrid to draws at home this year and with them facing relegation and playing a more defensive style of football this year, I think the draw is worth a punt at these numbers.