Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompie — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Albacete Balompie 7 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Palencia Caballero (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Joan Mendez Mateo (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ion Rodriguez Portela (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellón | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Girona FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | RCD Mallorca | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | UD Almería | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | CD Leganés | 6 | 11 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijón | 6 | 10 |
| 10 | UD Las Palmas | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | CD Tenerife | 6 | 10 |
| 12 | Real Oviedo | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Granada CF | 6 | 8 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad B | 6 | 8 |
| 15 | Celta Vigo B | 6 | 7 |
| 16 | Córdoba CF | 6 | 6 |
| 17 | CD Eldense | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Real Valladolid CF | 6 | 5 |
| 19 | Cádiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompié | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Albacete Balompié | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | CD Mirandés | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Aug | Racing Club de Ferrol | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Málaga CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Elche CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Granada CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | Real Zaragoza | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | CD Mirandés | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 May | FC Villarreal B | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Albacete Balompié this season
Albacete Balompié this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Albacete Balompié
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Albacete Balompié
| Victor San Bartolome | 1 G |
| Dani Bernabeu | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Malaga CF is hosting Albacete Balompié for another epic battle.
- 5' Albacete Balompié are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' A stunning finish from Jose Carlos Lazo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' A goal from the Spain international Dioni! He fires home on 14 to make it 1-1!
- 16' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Dani Lorenzo gets a card.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Antonio Cordero. He receives a card.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' Albacete Balompie receives a card for a hard tackle on 28.
- 33' Luca Sangalli is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Malaga CF tonight.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 39' A moment of madness from Alex Pastor Carayol on 39 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 43' Another substitution for Malaga CF to replace Dani Lorenzo by Einar Galilea on 43 minute.
- 46' The whistle greets Juan Antonio Ros as he departs to be replaced by Diego Gonzalez.
- 51' Malaga CF are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Albacete Balompié's 4-4-2 shape.
- 56' Albacete Balompié come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' Malaga CF make a change. Luca Sangalli trudges off to be replaced by Luismi on 62 minutes.
- 67' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' David Larrubia has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Manu Molina.
- 74' Another change for Albacete Balompie made on 74 minute. Alberto Quiles leaves to be changed by Higinio Marin.
- 78' The referee shows Albacete Balompie player a card on 78.
- 80' A tactical swap from Albacete Balompie — Antonio Pacheco on, Agus Medina off on 80 minutes.
- 82' Jokin Gabilondo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Puga at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' A quiet spell here at Estadio La Rosaleda. Malaga CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Javi Rueda.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Malaga CF players.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 12
- 23
- 20
- 1
- 17
- 5
- 26
- 14
- 10
- 3
- 22
Bench
- 21
- 19
- 9
- 2
- 8
- 35
- 13
- 4
- 18
- 29
- 7
- 25
Albacete Balompie Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 10
-
24
Jaume Costa ↓ Juan Maria 46'
- 13
-
11
Jose Carlos Lazo ↓ Jon Morcillo 46'
- 14
-
4
Agus Medina ↓ Antonio Pacheco 80'
- 29
-
21
Alberto Quiles ↓ Higinio Marin 74'
- 5
- 7
- 8
Bench
- 1
-
16
Diego Gonzalez ↑ 46'
-
9
Higinio Marin ↑ 74'
-
22
Jon Morcillo ↑ 46'
-
20
Antonio Pacheco ↑ 80'
- 6
- 27
- 2
- 15
-
3
Juan Maria ↑ 46'
- 17
- 18
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonio Cordero | 1 |
| Jose Carlos Lazo | 1 |
| Jon Morcillo | 1 |
| Christian Kofane | 1 |
| Dioni | 1 |
Head to Head
Málaga CF Form
Albacete Balompie Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Albacete Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Málaga CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
74%
Draw or Albacete Balompie
52%
Málaga CF or Albacete Balompie
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Albacete Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Albacete Balompie keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

