Málaga CF vs CD Castellon, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Málaga CF vs CD Castellon — Segunda Division at La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- CD Castellon 6 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Muniz Munoz (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Girona FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | RCD Mallorca | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | UD Almeria | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | CD Leganes | 6 | 11 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 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 | Cordoba CF | 6 | 6 |
| 17 | CD Eldense | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Real Valladolid CF | 6 | 5 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | CD Castellon | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | UD Almeria | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | UD Las Palmas | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | RC Deportivo La Coruña | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Andorra CF | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Mar | CD Leganes | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Málaga CF | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Apr | Burgos CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | CD Mirandés | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Granada CF | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | UD Almeria | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
CD Castellon this season
CD Castellon this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Castellon
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CD Castellon
| Ousmane Camara | 4 G | 1 A |
| Pablo Santiago | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at La Rosaleda. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Malaga CF and CD Castellón.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ousmane Camara made 439 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Malaga CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 12' Chupete has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 12 minutes.
- 17' Belgium international Romain Matthys has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pablo Hernández might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 24' Malaga CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 24.
- 27' Alex Calatrava is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 32' It looks surprising Malaga CF does not make any changes. Joaquin Munoz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' The travelling CD Castellón supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Ronaldo gets the nod from CD Castellon. He replaces Ousmane Camara and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' CD Castellón is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' It’s gonna be a card for Agustin Sienra.
- 61' CD Castellón have won 92 goals from 90 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Castellón is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' CD Castellon ring the changes. Pablo Santiago has done his job and it is now time for Awer Mabil to step up.
- 68' Magnificent from Alex Calatrava! That is 12 goals in 531 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Adrian is withdrawn and Julen Lobete gets his opportunity.
- 72' Ronaldo was booked on 72.
- 75' It’s gonna be a card for Julen Lobete.
- 76' A stunning finish from Alex Calatrava — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' Malaga CF ring the changes. Joaquin Munoz has done his job and it is now time for Haitam Abaida to step up.
- 79' Time for substitution for Malaga CF. Aaron Ochoa is replaced by Eneko Jauregi Escobar.
- 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Malaga CF and CD Castellón are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Chupete makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Malaga CF are in front.
- 86' Another substitution for CD Castellon to replace Brian Cipenga by Martin Conde on 86 minute.
- 90' Martin Conde is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- CD Castellón celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 21
- 35
- 4
- 16
- 3
- 23
- 9
- 31
Bench
- 5
- 20
- 17
- 24
- 2
- 14
- 13
- 18
- 7
- 30
- 26
- 36
Coach
Juan Funes
CD Castellon Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 13
-
4
Agustin Sienra ↓ Salva Ruiz 86'
-
9
Ousmane Camara ↓ Ronaldo 46'
- 21
- 12
- 22
-
16
Brian Cipenga ↓ Martin Conde 86'
- 8
-
19
Adam Jakobsen ↓ Raul Sanchez 79'
-
18
Pablo Santiago ↓ Awer Mabil 67'
Bench
-
25
Ronaldo ↑ 46'
-
17
Salva Ruiz ↑ 86'
- 1
-
7
Awer Mabil ↑ 67'
- 6
- 11
- 29
-
2
Martin Conde ↑ 86'
-
14
Raul Sanchez ↑ 79'
- 10
- 55
- 23
Coach
Pablo Hernández
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Calatrava | 3 |
| Chupete | 3 |
| Thomas van den Belt | 1 |
| David Bosilj | 1 |
Head to Head
Málaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
CD Castellon xG
I would bet for:
Málaga CF or CD Castellon 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Castellon win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
61%
Draw or CD Castellon
67%
Málaga CF or CD Castellon
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | CD Castellon covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
CD Castellon keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.