Málaga CF vs Granada CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Málaga CF vs Granada CF — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Granada CF 12 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee German Cid Camacho
- Assistant 1 Sergi Lopez Freixa (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Unai Garcia Urbaneja (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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Granada CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | CD Castellón | 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Málaga CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Apr | Elche CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | FC Cartagena | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | Albacete Balompie | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | UD Almería | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Mar | CD Tenerife | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Granada CF this season
Granada CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Granada CF
0-15
1/5
16-30
3/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
5/3
61-75
5/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Granada CF
| Jorge Pascual | 4 G | |
| Pedro Aleman | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jose Arnaiz | 2 G | |
| Alejandro Marques | 2 G | |
| Arnau Puigmal | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Málaga CF launch into their encounter with Granada CF.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The travelling Granada CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Málaga CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' 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.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Estadio La Rosaleda. Málaga CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 28' Antonio Cordero doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Málaga CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Granada CF's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' That is a card for Malaga CF. Luismi will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Martin Hongla makes way for Borja Baston at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Granada CF.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Miguel Angel Brau is booked for Granada CF — card on 54.
- 59' Málaga CF is showing some good football. However, Málaga CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 60' Daniel Sanchez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 60.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Georgiy Tsitaishvili on 61 minutes.
- 66' Another change for Granada CF made on 66 minute. Sergio Ruiz leaves to be changed by Trigueros.
- 71' The Malaga CF manager makes a substitution. Daniel Sanchez departs to be replaced by Victor Garcia.
- 75' It is a substitution in Granada CF team. Abde Rebbach is replaced by Ricard Sanchez on 75 minute.
- 79' Antonio Cordero makes way for Puga at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Malaga CF.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Málaga CF and Granada CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Malaga CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dioni is hanging Chupete on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' 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.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Málaga CF players.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 24
- 26
- 10
- 4
- 16
- 18
- 29
- 27
Bench
- 12
- 23
- 21
- 17
- 9
- 2
- 14
- 8
- 13
- 3
- 32
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
Granada CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 25
- 8
-
6
Martin Hongla ↓ Borja Baston 46'
- 7
-
20
Sergio Ruiz ↓ Trigueros 66'
-
3
Miguel Angel Brau ↓ Manu Lama 75'
-
21
Abde Rebbach ↓ Ricard Sanchez 75'
- 4
-
2
Ruben Sanchez ↓ Reinier 75'
- 24
- 11
Bench
- 5
- 13
-
17
Borja Baston ↑ 46'
- 1
-
23
Trigueros ↑ 66'
- 18
- 9
-
19
Reinier ↑ 75'
-
12
Ricard Sanchez ↑ 75'
- 30
- 26
-
16
Manu Lama ↑ 75'
Coach
Fran Escribá
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonio Cordero | 2 |
| Myrto Uzuni | 1 |
| Carlos Neva | 1 |
| Nelson Monte | 1 |
Málaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Granada CF xG
I would bet for:
Málaga CF or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Málaga CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
73%
Draw or Granada CF
56%
Málaga CF or Granada CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Málaga CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Granada CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

