Malaga 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 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Muniz Munoz (Spain)
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 15.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UD Almería | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 7 | Real Sporting de Gijón | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 13 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | Córdoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Real Valladolid CF | 13 | 18 |
| 12 | CE Sabadell FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | UD Las Palmas | 12 | 17 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | CD Eldense | 12 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 17 | Real Sociedad B | 13 | 12 |
| 18 | CD Leganés | 13 | 12 |
| 19 | Cádiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 11 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
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 Coruna | 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 | Malaga 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
55%
Clean Sheets
CD Castellon this season
CD Castellon this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Castellon
0-15
6/2
16-30
6/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
2/–
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CD Castellon
| Israel Suero | 6 G | 2 A |
| Ousmane Camara | 4 G | 1 A |
| Pablo Santiago | 3 G | 2 A |
| Adam Jakobsen | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Málaga CF welcome CD Castellón for this crunch clash at La Rosaleda.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Málaga CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 12' Malaga CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Chupete on 12.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Málaga CF in their trying to find a way past CD Castellón's compact .
- 22' It looks surprising CD Castellón does not make any changes. Romain Matthys has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 24' That looks like a foul for a card for Carlos Dotor.
- 27' What composure from Alex Calatrava! The Spain international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 32' It’s high time Pablo Hernández made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' Awer Mabil is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Málaga CF tonight.
- 46' Ronaldo is replacing Ousmane Camara for the CD Castellon side.
- 51' Spain international Einar Galilea has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Agustin Sienra catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 56.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 66' Carlos Dotor is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Málaga CF so far.
- 67' Fresh legs for CD Castellon! Awer Mabil comes on to replace Pablo Santiago.
- 68' Alex Calatrava makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and CD Castellon are in front.
- 70' Fresh legs for Malaga CF! Julen Lobete comes on to replace Adrian.
- 72' CD Castellon receives a card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Julen Lobete.
- 76' A goal from the Spain international Alex Calatrava! He fires home on 76 to make it 0-4!
- 78' A tactical swap from Malaga CF — Haitam Abaida on, Joaquin Munoz off on 78 minutes.
- 79' Eneko Jauregi Escobar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Ochoa at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Castellón is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 85' A stunning finish from Chupete — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 86' Another change for CD Castellon made on 86 minute. Brian Cipenga leaves to be changed by Martin Conde.
- 90' It’s a booking for CD Castellon player. Martin Conde gets a card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Málaga CF.
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.