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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' What a night it is going to be! Málaga CF welcome Real Zaragoza for this crunch clash at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- 5' Pau Sans has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Marcos Luna, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Real Zaragoza are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 21' The referee shows Real Zaragoza player a card on 21.
- 26' Real Zaragoza come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' Málaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Zaragoza backline.
- 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Málaga CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Zaragoza's compact 3-5-2.
- 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Málaga CF and Real Zaragoza are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Málaga CF have won 74 goals from 96 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 49' The Spain Dioni breaks the deadlock on 49 minutes. 0-1!
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Daniel Sanchez on 53 minutes.
- 54' GOAL! Dani Tasende fires home to make it 0-2!
- 59' Chupete is replacing Antonio Cordero for the Malaga CF side.
- 64' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Málaga CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 65' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 65 minute. Adri Liso leaves to be changed by Pau Sans.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Málaga CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 73' The deadlock is broken! Pau Sans gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 75' It’s a booking for Real Zaragoza player. Ager Aketxe gets a card.
- 76' Malaga CF ring the changes. Manu Molina has done his job and it is now time for Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez to step up.
- 81' Nelson Monte is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Zaragoza tonight.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Roko Baturina. He replaces Daniel Sanchez on 85 minute.
- 87' That is a card for Real Zaragoza. Bernardo Vital will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' Ivan Calero gets the nod from Real Zaragoza. He replaces Dani Tasende and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Luismi.
- 1-2 the final result. Málaga CF will be bitterly disappointed.
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.

