Malaga CF vs RC Deportivo La Coruna, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Malaga CF vs RC Deportivo La Coruna — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Malaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- RC Deportivo La Coruna 42 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Damaso Arcediano Monescillo (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Christian Valverde Monsalve (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Sanz Torcal (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 42 | 74 |
| 4 | Malaga 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 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 61 |
| 12 | Albacete Balompie | 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 Mirandes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 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 |
| 08 Dec | UD Almeria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | CD Castellon | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Malaga CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | CD Mirandes | H | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Dec | CD Castellon | H | 5–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | Real Zaragoza | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | Cadiz CF | A | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Real Sporting de Gijon | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Malaga CF | RC Deportivo La Coruna | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #2 |
| 73 | Points | 77 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 21 / 10 / 11 | W / D / L | 22 / 11 / 9 |
| 75 | Scored | 65 |
| 52 | Conceded | 44 |
| +23 | GD | +21 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 50% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Malaga CF are 4th (73 pts). RC Deportivo La Coruna are 2nd (77 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Malaga CF to score. At the same time, RC Deportivo La Coruna does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' international has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jokin Gabilondo on 8 minutes.
- 13' RC Deportivo La Coruna are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 18' The 25-year-old Julen Lobete has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 24' It’s gonna be a card for Omenuke Mfulu.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Malaga CF and RC Deportivo La Coruna are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' It’s high time Imanol Idiakez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Kevin Villodres. He receives a card.
- 44' Malaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RC Deportivo La Coruna backline.
- 49' Malaga CF are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against RC Deportivo La Coruna's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Malaga CF and RC Deportivo La Coruna are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Malaga CF make a change. Julen Lobete trudges off to be replaced by Aaron Ochoa on 58 minutes.
- 63' Alfonso Herrero is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Malaga CF so far.
- 67' Peke makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and RC Deportivo La Coruna are in front.
- 71' A tactical swap from Malaga CF — Yanis Rahmani on, Kevin Villodres off on 71 minutes.
- 73' RC Deportivo La Coruna make a change. Mohamed Bouldini trudges off to be replaced by Davo on 73 minutes.
- 78' Malaga CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' A tactical swap from RC Deportivo La Coruna — Jaime Sanchez on, Peke off on 79 minutes.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 86' What composure from Chupete! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Cristian Herrera. He replaces Mario Soriano on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Malaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 11
- 5
- 26
- 2
- 18
Bench
- 23
- 21
- 14
- 8
- 35
- 13
- 4
- 16
- 29
- 27
- 6
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
RC Deportivo La Coruna Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 4
- 23
- 25
- 15
- 21
-
24
Mohamed Bouldini ↓ Davo 73'
-
20
Jose Angel ↓ Juan Gauto 79'
-
10
Peke ↓ Jaime Sanchez 79'
- 17
- 33
Bench
- 1
-
14
Cristian Herrera ↑ 90'
- 7
- 6
- 28
-
16
Juan Gauto ↑ 79'
-
11
Davo ↑ 73'
- 22
- 13
-
19
Jaime Sanchez ↑ 79'
- 5
- 32
Coach
Imanol Idiakez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adrian | 1 |
| Samuele Mulattieri | 1 |
| Chupete | 1 |
| Peke | 1 |
Head to Head
Malaga CF Form
RC Deportivo La Coruna Form
2025-01-11
Malaga CF
1–1
RC Deportivo La Coruna
D
2024-12-22
RC Deportivo La Coruna
0–4
CD Mirandes
L
2024-12-19
RC Deportivo La Coruna
5–1
CD Castellon
W
2024-12-07
RC Deportivo La Coruna
1–1
Real Zaragoza
D
2024-11-30
Cadiz CF
2–4
RC Deportivo La Coruna
W
2024-11-24
RC Deportivo La Coruna
1–1
Real Sporting de Gijon
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Malaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
RC Deportivo La Coruna xG
I would bet for:
Malaga CF or RC Deportivo La Coruna 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Malaga CF or Draw
70%
Draw or RC Deportivo La Coruna
58%
Malaga CF or RC Deportivo La Coruna
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Malaga CF
| Handicap | Malaga CF covers | Push | RC Deportivo La Coruna covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
RC Deportivo La Coruna keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.