Monday , 10 August 2026

Málaga CF vs CD Castellon, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2024-25
Málaga CF
1 – 0
Full Time
CD Castellon
Sun 27 Apr 2025 · 16:30 UTC Estadio La Rosaleda 27,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Chupete 23' 1–0
Chupete 48' Y
Y 62' Jozhua Vertrouwd
Einar Galilea 67' Y
Y 72' Alberto
Luismi 80' Y
Y 82' Daijiro Chirino
Kevin Villodres 82' Y
Alex Pastor Carayol 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Málaga CF vs CD Castellon — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Palencia Caballero (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Joan Mendez Mateo (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ion Rodriguez Portela (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

1
3
Málaga CF 4 games · Avg 2.8 goals CD Castellon
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-27 Málaga CF 1–0 CD Castellon 2024-12-01 CD Castellon 2–0 Málaga CF

Recent Form

Málaga CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr CD Castellon H 1–0 W
21 Apr SD Eibar A 2–2 D
14 Apr SD Huesca A 0–1 L
06 Apr Cordoba CF H 0–1 L
30 Mar Real Oviedo A 1–2 L
22 Mar Racing Club de Ferrol H 2–0 W
CD Castellon
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Málaga CF A 0–1 L
18 Apr UD Almería H 4–1 W
13 Apr Real Racing Club de Santander A 1–1 D
04 Apr Albacete Balompie H 2–2 D
29 Mar FC Cartagena A 2–2 D
23 Mar Levante UD A 2–3 L

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Málaga CF are 4th (73 pts). CD Castellon are 6th (72 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Malaga CF host CD Castellon — let the battle begin!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Pastor Carayol made 84 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Chupete has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 84 appearances.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Malaga CF and CD Castellon are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 23' What a strike from Chupete! The score is 1-0.
  • 28' Alex Calatrava is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Malaga CF tonight.
  • 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Malaga CF and CD Castellon are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 46' Another change for Malaga CF made on 46 minute. Manu Molina leaves to be changed by Luismi.
  • 48' Chupete is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
  • 53' Jesus De Miguel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 58' Malaga CF currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 62' That is a card for CD Castellon. Jozhua Vertrouwd will be fuming at that decision.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Villodres. He replaces Julen Lobete on 64 minute.
  • 65' A change in the Malaga CF ranks — Chupete exits the field as Dioni enters on 65.
  • 67' The referee calls foul for Einar Galilea. He receives a card.
  • 69' Nick Markanich is ready to make an impact after coming on for Isra Suero at the 69 minute mark.
  • 72' Alberto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 72.
  • 76' The whistle greets Jozhua Vertrouwd as he departs to be replaced by Jetro Willems.
  • 80' Luismi is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Daijiro Chirino argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 84' Rodriguez Ruiz is replacing Antonio Cordero for the Malaga CF side.
  • 85' A change in the CD Castellon ranks — Daijiro Chirino exits the field as Jesus De Miguel enters on 85.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Alex Pastor Carayol on 90 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
  • 90' Puga gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces David Larrubia and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Malaga CF to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Málaga CF Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergio Pellicer Garcia

CD Castellon Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Johan Plat

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45 Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 CD Castellon xG
I would bet for: Málaga CF or CD Castellon 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Málaga CF45% Draw27% CD Castellon28%
Actual: Málaga CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Málaga CF or Draw
72%
Draw or CD Castellon
55%
Málaga CF or CD Castellon
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Málaga CF30% Draw48% CD Castellon22%
Actual: Málaga CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Málaga CF

Handicap Málaga CF covers Push CD Castellon covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 21% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
CD Castellon keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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