Málaga CF vs Real Zaragoza, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Málaga CF vs Real Zaragoza — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver De la Fuente Ramos (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Pescador Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 David Ortiz Calderon (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Girona FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | RCD Mallorca | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | UD Almeria | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | CD Leganes | 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 | Cordoba CF | 6 | 6 |
| 17 | CD Eldense | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Real Valladolid CF | 6 | 5 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Real Zaragoza | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | CD Mirandés | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | RC Deportivo La Coruña | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Real Sporting de Gijón | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | CD Eldense | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Burgos CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Málaga CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | CD Tenerife | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jan | Elche CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | Real Oviedo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | SD Eibar | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Malaga CF and Real Zaragoza is underway.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kervin Arriaga suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Malaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Zaragoza backline.
- 15' Malaga CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Real Zaragoza fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' Lluis Lopez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 21.
- 26' Malaga CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' Nelson Monte has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' Real Zaragoza come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' Malaga 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.
- 46' Puga is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Zaragoza tonight.
- 49' The Spain Dioni breaks the deadlock on 49 minutes. 1-0!
- 53' Daniel Sanchez is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Dani Tasende gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 59' A change in the Malaga CF ranks — Antonio Cordero exits the field as Chupete enters on 59.
- 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' Pau Sans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adri Liso on 65 minute.
- 70' It’s high time Sergio Pellicer Garcia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 73' The deadlock is broken! Pau Sans gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 75' A moment of madness from Ager Aketxe on 75 minutes earns him a card. Real Zaragoza will be frustrated.
- 76' Malaga CF make a change. Manu Molina trudges off to be replaced by Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez on 76 minutes.
- 81' Malaga CF is showing some good football. However, Malaga CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Daniel Sanchez is replaced by Roko Baturina on 85 minute.
- 87' Bernardo Vital catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 87.
- 87' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 87 minute. Dani Tasende leaves to be changed by Ivan Calero.
- 90' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Luismi gets a card.
- Real Zaragoza celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 5
- 26
- 10
- 3
- 18
Bench
- 23
- 21
- 9
- 11
- 2
- 14
- 35
- 13
- 4
- 29
- 27
- 6
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
Real Zaragoza Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 13
- 6
-
21
Toni Moya ↓ Ager Aketxe 65'
- 24
- 15
- 16
- 5
- 9
- 2
-
4
Dani Tasende ↓ Ivan Calero 87'
- 33
Bench
-
23
Ager Aketxe ↑ 65'
- 17
- 3
- 25
- 20
- 22
- 8
-
19
Ivan Calero ↑ 87'
-
29
Pau Sans ↑ 65'
- 35
Coach
Miguel Ramírez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dioni | 1 |
| Dani Tasende | 1 |
| Pau Sans | 1 |
Málaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.18
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Real Zaragoza xG
I would bet for:
Málaga CF or Real Zaragoza 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Zaragoza win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
68%
Draw or Real Zaragoza
63%
Málaga CF or Real Zaragoza
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Real Zaragoza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.