Málaga CF vs Real Sporting de Gijon, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Málaga CF vs Real Sporting de Gijon — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sporting de Gijon 42 games · 61 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Saul Ais Reig (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Ruben Campo Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 David Canton (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almería | 42 | 75 |
| 4 | Málaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 5 | UD Las Palmas | 42 | 73 |
| 6 | CD Castellon | 42 | 72 |
| 7 | Burgos CF | 42 | 72 |
| 8 | SD Eibar | 42 | 67 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 42 | 61 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 42 | 61 |
| 11 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 12 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 59 |
| 13 | Andorra CF | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 42 | 48 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 42 | 47 |
| 16 | CD Leganes | 42 | 46 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid CF | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 42 | 43 |
| 19 | CD Mirandés | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Real Sporting de Gijon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 May | CD Eldense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Granada CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | CD Castellon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | SD Eibar | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | SD Huesca | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Málaga CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | RC Deportivo La Coruña | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | CD Castellon | A | 3–4 | L |
| 25 Apr | Cadiz CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | CD Mirandés | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | CD Eldense | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Málaga CF | Real Sporting de Gijon | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #9 |
| 73 | Points | 61 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 21 / 10 / 11 | W / D / L | 18 / 7 / 17 |
| 75 | Scored | 60 |
| 52 | Conceded | 54 |
| +23 | GD | +6 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.45 |
| 50% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Málaga CF are 4th (73 pts). Real Sporting de Gijon are 9th (61 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio La Rosaleda. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Malaga CF and Real Sporting de Gijon.
- 5' The 32-year-old Ruben Yanez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Real Sporting de Gijon are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Malaga CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lander Olaetxea Ibaibarriaga is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Sporting de Gijon.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' The travelling Real Sporting de Gijon supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Nico Serrano needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' Real Sporting de Gijon is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' Juan Ferney Otero doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' A change in the Malaga CF ranks — Julen Lobete exits the field as Manu Molina enters on 61.
- 63' Dioni was booked on 63.
- 67' Chupete doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' Fresh legs for Real Sporting de Gijon! Diego Sanchez comes on to replace Cesar Gelabert Pina.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' Time for substitution for Real Sporting de Gijon. Nico Serrano is replaced by Dani Queipo.
- 77' A moment of madness from Pablo Garcia on 77 minutes earns him a card. Real Sporting de Gijon will be frustrated.
- 77' Jokin Gabilondo is replacing Diego Murillo for the Malaga CF side.
- 82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 83' Sensational shot from Chupete. Malaga CF is back in the lead.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Chupete on 84 minutes.
- 88' Rodriguez Ruiz gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces David Larrubia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 24
- 5
- 26
- 14
- 10
- 16
- 29
- 27
Bench
- 12
- 23
- 17
- 9
- 11
- 2
- 8
- 13
- 3
- 22
- 37
- 36
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
Real Sporting de Gijon Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 4
- 15
-
21
Nico Serrano ↓ Dani Queipo 74'
- 18
-
5
Pablo Garcia ↓ Nacho Martin 88'
- 10
- 7
- 14
- 2
Bench
- 3
- 13
-
11
Campuzano ↑ 88'
- 12
- 23
-
6
Nacho Martin ↑ 88'
-
22
Diego Sanchez ↑ 68'
-
9
Dani Queipo ↑ 74'
- 27
- 26
- 38
Coach
Asier Garitano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chupete | 3 |
| Dioni | 2 |
| Jonathan Dubasin | 1 |
| Roko Baturina | 1 |
| Campuzano | 1 |
| Juan Ferney Otero | 1 |
| Joaquin Munoz | 1 |
Head to Head
Málaga CF Form
Real Sporting de Gijon Form
2025-05-17
Málaga CF
2–1
Real Sporting de Gijon
L
2025-05-10
Real Sporting de Gijon
2–1
RC Deportivo La Coruña
W
2025-05-05
CD Castellon
4–3
Real Sporting de Gijon
L
2025-04-25
Cadiz CF
1–0
Real Sporting de Gijon
L
2025-04-18
Real Sporting de Gijon
3–1
CD Mirandés
W
2025-04-13
CD Eldense
1–2
Real Sporting de Gijon
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.08
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Real Sporting de Gijon xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Málaga CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
80%
Draw or Real Sporting de Gijon
43%
Málaga CF or Real Sporting de Gijon
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Real Sporting de Gijon covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 22% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Real Sporting de Gijon keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.