Málaga CF vs FC Cartagena, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Málaga CF vs FC Cartagena — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- FC Cartagena 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alvaro Moreno Aragon (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Rodrigo Blazquez Sanchez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Mario Martin-Consuegra Diaz (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UD Almería | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | CD Castellón | 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 | Cordoba 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | FC Cartagena | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | SD Eibar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | CD Tenerife | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Real Oviedo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Oct | Cádiz CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | RC Deportivo La Coruña | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Málaga CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | RC Deportivo La Coruña | H | 1–5 | L |
| 26 Oct | CD Mirandés | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Oct | Elche CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Oct | Cordoba CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Oct | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Málaga CF is hosting FC Cartagena for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Cartagena is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' It looks surprising Málaga CF does not make any changes. Pablo Cunat has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Estadio La Rosaleda. Málaga CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' It’s gonna be a card for Cedric Teguia.
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Andrija Vukcevic argues furiously but the card stands.
- 28' FC Cartagena are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' Malaga CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 33.
- 38' Málaga CF are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Cartagena's 4-4-1-1 shape.
- 43' Damian Musto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 250 appearances.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Málaga CF in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FC Cartagena's compact 4-4-1-1.
- 50' Malaga CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nelson Monte on 45.
- 54' It’s gonna be a card for Mini.
- 59' FC Cartagena fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Roko Baturina is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julen Lobete at the 63 minute mark.
- 64' Jairo Izquierdo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cedric Teguia at the 64 minute mark.
- 68' A tactical swap from FC Cartagena — Andy on, Damian Musto off on 68 minutes.
- 73' The travelling FC Cartagena supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Roman. He replaces Hugo Gonzalez on 76 minute.
- 78' The Malaga CF manager makes a substitution. Dioni departs to be replaced by Luca Sangalli.
- 79' Malaga CF ring the changes. Kevin Villodres has done his job and it is now time for Antonio Cordero to step up.
- 83' Roko Baturina has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
- 87' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. David Larrubia is replaced by Yanis Rahmani on 87 minute.
- 90' That is a card for Malaga CF. Jokin Gabilondo will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 11
- 2
- 10
- 4
- 18
Bench
- 23
- 21
- 9
- 5
- 26
- 14
- 35
- 13
- 3
- 29
- 25
- 15
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
FC Cartagena Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
-
18
Damian Musto ↓ Andy 68'
- 4
- 10
- 12
- 2
- 1
-
34
Hugo Gonzalez ↓ Lucas Roman 76'
- 6
- 7
- 24
-
23
Cedric Teguia ↓ Jairo Izquierdo 64'
Bench
-
20
Jairo Izquierdo ↑ 64'
- 22
-
17
Andy ↑ 68'
- 9
- 40
- 3
-
37
Lucas Roman ↑ 76'
- 30
- 27
- 28
Coach
Jandro Castro
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
FC Cartagena xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Málaga CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Cartagena
46%
Málaga CF or FC Cartagena
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Málaga CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
17.5%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | FC Cartagena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 27% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

