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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gijon | 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 |
Season Stats
| Málaga CF | Real Zaragoza | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #22 |
| 73 | Points | 36 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 21 / 10 / 11 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 22 |
| 75 | Scored | 35 |
| 52 | Conceded | 59 |
| +23 | GD | -24 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 50% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Málaga CF are 4th (73 pts). Real Zaragoza are 22nd (36 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Malaga CF have kicked off against Real Zaragoza. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Real Zaragoza is showing some good football. However, Real Zaragoza are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Bernardo Vital has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 21' That looks like a foul for a card for Lluis Lopez.
- 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Real Zaragoza is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' Real Zaragoza are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ager Aketxe made 241 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 49' A goal from the Spain international Dioni! He fires home on 49 to make it 1-0!
- 53' The referee shows Malaga CF player a card on 53.
- 54' Dani Tasende does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Zaragoza surge ahead!
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Chupete. He replaces Antonio Cordero on 59 minute.
- 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' Enrique Clemente has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 118 appearances.
- 73' Sensational shot from Pau Sans. Real Zaragoza is back in the lead.
- 75' The referee shows Real Zaragoza player a card on 75.
- 76' Fresh legs for Malaga CF! Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez comes on to replace Manu Molina.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Malaga CF that had 84 games and scored 64 goals.
- 85' Roko Baturina has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Sanchez on 85 minute.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Bernardo Vital argues furiously but the card stands.
- 87' A change in the Real Zaragoza ranks — Dani Tasende exits the field as Ivan Calero enters on 87.
- 90' Luismi was booked on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Malaga CF.
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
1.63
Málaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Real Zaragoza xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Zaragoza win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Málaga CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Real Zaragoza
52%
Málaga CF or Real Zaragoza
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5.3%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Málaga CF
| Handicap | Málaga CF covers | Push | Real Zaragoza covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.