Friday , 13 November 2026

Elche CF vs Málaga CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2024-25
Elche CF
2 – 0
Full Time
Málaga CF
Sun 25 May 2025 · 16:30 UTC Estadio Martinez Valero 25,914 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sory Kaba 77' 1–0
Mourad El Ghezouani 90+5' 2–0
Y 13' Diego Murillo
Aleix Febas 45' Y
Sory Kaba 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Elche CF vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio Martinez Valero.

Match Details

  • Referee Jon Gonzalez Esteban (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 David Perez de Colosia (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Jose Hernandez Garcia (Spain)
5 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 13.4 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 UD Almería 13 29
2 CD Castellón 12 27
3 Burgos CF 13 24
4 SD Eibar 12 23
5 Granada CF 12 23
6 RCD Mallorca 12 22
7 Real Sporting de Gijón 13 22
8 Girona FC 13 21
9 Real Oviedo 13 21
10 Cordoba CF 13 19
11 Real Valladolid CF 13 18
12 CE Sabadell FC 13 18
13 UD Las Palmas 12 17
14 CD Tenerife 11 14
15 CD Eldense 12 14
16 Celta Vigo B 13 13
17 Real Sociedad B 13 12
18 CD Leganés 13 12
19 Cádiz CF 13 10
20 Andorra CF 11 10
21 Albacete Balompie 13 10
22 AD Ceuta FC 13 5

Head-to-Head

2
Elche CF 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Málaga CF
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-25 Elche CF 2–0 Málaga CF 2024-09-28 Málaga CF 0–3 Elche CF

Recent Form

Elche CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 May Málaga CF H 2–0 W
17 May SD Huesca A 1–2 L
10 May Levante UD H 1–3 L
03 May Burgos CF A 1–0 W
26 Apr Granada CF A 1–1 D
20 Apr Albacete Balompie H 2–2 D
Málaga CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 May Elche CF A 0–2 L
17 May Real Sporting de Gijón H 2–1 W
11 May CD Eldense A 0–1 L
03 May Granada CF H 1–0 W
27 Apr CD Castellón H 1–0 W
21 Apr SD Eibar A 2–2 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Estadio Martinez Valero that hosts another battle between Elche CF and Malaga CF.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Elche CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 13' That is a card for Malaga CF. Diego Murillo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 18' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 23' Elche CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Malaga CF backline.
  • 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 38' Nicolas Fernandez Marcau has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 8 goals to his name this season.
  • 43' Spain international Alfonso Herrero has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at Estadio Martinez Valero. Malaga CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 55' Elche CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
  • 60' Einar Galilea is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Pastor Carayol at the 60 minute mark.
  • 65' Elche CF make a change. Pejino trudges off to be replaced by Josan Fernandez on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Kevin Villodres is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Malaga CF tonight.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Elche CF — Sory Kaba on, Oscar Plano off on 75 minutes.
  • 77' A stunning finish from Sory Kaba — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 79' The crowd applauds Chupete as he leaves the pitch. Dioni steps in for Malaga CF.
  • 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sory Kaba on 79.
  • 84' The home supporters are growing impatient. Elche CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 86' Dani Lorenzo gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces Luismi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Alvaro Nunez. He replaces John Chetauya on 87 minute.
  • With this win, Elche CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Elche CF Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eder Sarabia

Málaga CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergio Pellicer Garcia

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.68 Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 Málaga CF xG
I would bet for: Elche CF to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF56% Draw26% Málaga CF18%
Actual: Elche CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Elche CF or Draw
82%
Draw or Málaga CF
44%
Elche CF or Málaga CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Elche CF39% Draw47% Málaga CF14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Elche CF

Handicap Elche CF covers Push Málaga CF covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 25% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Elche CF keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.