Málaga CF vs CD Castellon, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Málaga CF vs CD Castellon — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- CD Castellon 6 games · 16 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 Castellon | 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 | Cordoba 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 Balompie | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Malaga CF and CD Castellon is underway.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Estadio La Rosaleda. Malaga CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' CD Castellon have won 83 goals from 87 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' The travelling CD Castellon supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 23' Chupete puts Malaga CF on the lead.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Malaga CF in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past CD Castellon's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Malaga CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' Malaga CF currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' It’s high time Sergio Pellicer Garcia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Luismi gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces Manu Molina and will look to change the dynamic.
- 48' A moment of madness from Chupete on 48 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 53' Malaga CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 58' CD Castellon are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 62' Jozhua Vertrouwd has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 62.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Villodres. He replaces Julen Lobete on 64 minute.
- 65' Dioni gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces Chupete and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Einar Galilea.
- 69' The CD Castellon manager makes a substitution. Isra Suero departs to be replaced by Nick Markanich.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Alberto argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' Another substitution for CD Castellon to replace Jozhua Vertrouwd by Jetro Willems on 76 minute.
- 80' Luismi is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 82' It’s a booking for CD Castellon player. Daijiro Chirino gets a card.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Rodriguez Ruiz. He replaces Antonio Cordero on 84 minute.
- 85' Fresh legs for CD Castellon! Jesus De Miguel comes on to replace Daijiro Chirino.
- 90' Alex Pastor Carayol has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Puga is replacing David Larrubia for the Malaga CF side.
- It finishes all square. Malaga CF and CD Castellon share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 12
- 1
- 24
- 5
- 26
- 10
- 4
- 16
- 18
- 29
- 27
Bench
- 23
- 21
- 19
- 17
- 9
- 11
- 2
- 14
- 8
- 13
- 3
- 32
- 37
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
CD Castellon Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 5
-
25
Juan Escobar ↓ Awer Mabil 46'
- 22
- 24
- 21
- 1
- 33
- 7
-
10
Raul Sanchez ↓ Albert Lottin 69'
-
4
Isra Suero ↓ Nick Markanich 69'
Bench
- 23
-
15
Jetro Willems ↑ 76'
- 13
-
19
Awer Mabil ↑ 46'
- 2
- 12
-
18
Albert Lottin ↑ 69'
-
20
Nick Markanich ↑ 69'
- 3
- 14
-
9
Jesus De Miguel ↑ 85'
- 51
Coach
Johan Plat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Calatrava | 3 |
| Chupete | 3 |
| Thomas van den Belt | 1 |
| David Bosilj | 1 |
Málaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
CD Castellon xG
I would bet for:
Málaga CF or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Málaga CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
73%
Draw or CD Castellon
58%
Málaga CF or CD Castellon
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Málaga CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
2.9%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | CD Castellon covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
CD Castellon keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

