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 42 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Muniz Munoz (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almería | 42 | 75 |
| 4 | Málaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 5 | UD Las Palmas | 42 | 73 |
| 6 | CD Castellon | 42 | 72 |
| 7 | Burgos CF | 42 | 72 |
| 8 | SD Eibar | 42 | 67 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 42 | 61 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 42 | 61 |
| 11 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 12 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 59 |
| 13 | Andorra CF | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 42 | 48 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 42 | 47 |
| 16 | CD Leganes | 42 | 46 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid CF | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 42 | 43 |
| 19 | CD Mirandés | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | CD Castellon | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | UD Almería | 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 Almería | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Málaga CF | CD Castellon | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #6 |
| 73 | Points | 72 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 21 / 10 / 11 | W / D / L | 20 / 12 / 10 |
| 75 | Scored | 70 |
| 52 | Conceded | 51 |
| +23 | GD | +19 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.71 |
| 50% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Málaga CF are 4th (73 pts). CD Castellon are 6th (72 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Malaga CF and CD Castellon has kicked off!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Malaga CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 12' A stunning finish from Chupete — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' Alfonso Herrero, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 22' CD Castellon is showing some good football. However, CD Castellon are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' Carlos Dotor is having his name booked by the referee on 24.
- 27' A goal from the Spain international Alex Calatrava! He fires home on 27 to make it 1-1!
- 32' Malaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CD Castellon backline.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlos Dotor, as he is very good at scoring at La Rosaleda with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' Raul Sanchez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 84 appearances.
- 46' CD Castellon make a change. Ousmane Camara trudges off to be replaced by Ronaldo on 46 minutes.
- 51' A quiet spell here at La Rosaleda. CD Castellon seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' The referee shows CD Castellon player a card on 56.
- 61' The travelling CD Castellon supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' Malaga CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' A tactical swap from CD Castellon — Awer Mabil on, Pablo Santiago off on 67 minutes.
- 68' Sensational shot from Alex Calatrava. CD Castellon is back in the lead.
- 70' A change in the Malaga CF ranks — Adrian exits the field as Julen Lobete enters on 70.
- 72' It’s gonna be a card for Ronaldo.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Julen Lobete argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' Goal! Alex Calatrava scores his 11 goal in 523 matches.
- 78' Joaquin Munoz makes way for Haitam Abaida at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Malaga CF.
- 79' Another change for Malaga CF made on 79 minute. Aaron Ochoa leaves to be changed by Eneko Jauregi Escobar.
- 84' It looks surprising CD Castellon does not make any changes. Brian Cipenga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 85' Brilliant from the ! Chupete makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 85.
- 86' CD Castellon manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martin Conde is hanging Brian Cipenga on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' Martin Conde was booked on 90.
- With this win, CD Castellon is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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
1.69
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
CD Castellon xG
I would bet for:
Málaga CF or CD Castellon 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Castellon win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
61%
Draw or CD Castellon
64%
Málaga CF or CD Castellon
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | CD Castellon covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
CD Castellon keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.