Málaga CF vs Elche CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Málaga CF vs Elche CF — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
Match Details
- Referee Salvador Lax Franco (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Carlos Grande Rabadan (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Diego Fernandez Correas (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellón | 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 | Córdoba 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 Balompié | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Elche CF | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Granada CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | SD Huesca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Córdoba CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Aug | Albacete Balompié | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | CD Mirandés | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Málaga CF | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | CD Mirandés | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Granada CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Sep | Real Zaragoza | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | Córdoba CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Albacete Balompié | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio La Rosaleda will turn into a battlefield for Malaga CF and Elche CF.
- 3' Agustin Alvarez Martinez adds to his 2 season tally! Elche CF lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 8' The travelling Elche CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 13' Elche 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.
- 18' Aaron Ochoa, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' David Affengruber was booked on 20.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Malaga CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' The crowd applauds Pedro Bigas as he leaves the pitch. Matia Barzic steps in for Elche CF.
- 30' The referee has no hesitation. Agustin Alvarez Martinez is booked for Elche CF — card on 30.
- 35' The 26-year-old Nicolas Fernandez Marcau has been sensational this season — 8 goals and 4 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Dioni gets a card.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Julen Lobete. He replaces Yanis Rahmani on 46 minute.
- 49' Goal! Nicolas Fernandez Marcau scores his 21 goal in 243 matches.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' Elche CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Luismi is replaced by Dani Lorenzo on 60 minute.
- 61' Another substitution for Elche CF to replace Gerard Hernandez by Cristian Salvador on 61 minute.
- 64' Poor challenge from Daniel Sanchez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 68' Elche CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 68.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Malaga CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' What composure from Mourad El Ghezouani! The Morocco international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 78' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Aaron Ochoa is withdrawn and Roko Baturina gets his opportunity.
- 82' A moment of madness from Manu Molina on 82 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 87' Malaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Elche CF backline.
- 90' That is a card for Malaga CF. Puga will be fuming at that decision.
- Malaga CF will have plenty to reflect on. Elche CF were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 21
- 19
- 1
- 17
- 26
- 35
- 4
- 3
- 18
Bench
- 23
- 9
- 24
- 5
- 2
- 14
- 8
- 10
- 13
- 22
- 29
- 25
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
Elche CF Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
6
Pedro Bigas ↓ Matia Barzic 29'
-
14
Aleix Febas ↓ Oscar Plano 78'
- 4
- 19
- 12
- 13
- 22
- 9
- 10
- 15
- 31
Bench
- 1
- 2
-
20
Cristian Salvador ↑ 61'
- 17
- 18
-
7
Oscar Plano ↑ 78'
- 8
- 16
-
30
Rodrigo Mendoza ↑ 78'
- 36
-
26
Matia Barzic ↑ 29'
Coach
Eder Sarabia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mourad El Ghezouani | 2 |
| Agustin Alvarez Martinez | 1 |
| Nicolas Fernandez Marcau | 1 |
| Sory Kaba | 1 |
Head to Head
Málaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.96
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Elche CF xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Elche CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
54%
Draw or Elche CF
74%
Málaga CF or Elche CF
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Elche CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
9.8%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Elche CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

