Malaga CF vs Real Sporting de Gijon, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Malaga CF vs Real Sporting de Gijon — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Malaga 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Malaga CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | RC Deportivo La Coruna | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | CD Castellon | A | 3–4 | L |
| 25 Apr | Cadiz CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | CD Mirandes | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | CD Eldense | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Malaga 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
Malaga CF are 4th (73 pts). Real Sporting de Gijon are 9th (61 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Malaga CF and Real Sporting de Gijon get this one started.
- 5' The travelling Real Sporting de Gijon supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' It looks surprising Malaga CF does not make any changes. Guille Rosas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nico Serrano, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio La Rosaleda with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Real Sporting de Gijon 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.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Asier Garitano might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Alex Pastor Carayol needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 35' The 24-year-old David Larrubia has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Nikola Maras is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Sporting de Gijon so far.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' Julen Lobete has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 348 appearances.
- 59' Juan Ferney Otero is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 61' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Julen Lobete is replaced by Manu Molina on 61 minute.
- 63' That is a card for Malaga CF. Dioni will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' GOAL! Chupete fires home to make it 1-1!
- 68' Another substitution for Real Sporting de Gijon to replace Cesar Gelabert Pina by Diego Sanchez on 68 minute.
- 73' Nelson Monte has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' The Real Sporting de Gijon manager makes a substitution. Nico Serrano departs to be replaced by Dani Queipo.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Pablo Garcia is booked for Real Sporting de Gijon — card on 77.
- 77' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Diego Murillo is withdrawn and Jokin Gabilondo gets his opportunity.
- 82' 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.
- 83' Chupete adds to his 0 season tally! Malaga CF lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' Chupete catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
- 88' Malaga CF ring the changes. David Larrubia has done his job and it is now time for Rodriguez Ruiz to step up.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Alex Pastor Carayol argues furiously but the card stands.
- Another three points for Malaga CF.
Lineups
Malaga 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 |
| Campuzano | 1 |
| Juan Ferney Otero | 1 |
| Joaquin Munoz | 1 |
| Jonathan Dubasin | 1 |
| Roko Baturina | 1 |
Head to Head
Malaga CF Form
Real Sporting de Gijon Form
2025-05-17
Malaga CF
2–1
Real Sporting de Gijon
L
2025-05-10
Real Sporting de Gijon
2–1
RC Deportivo La Coruna
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 Mirandes
W
2025-04-13
CD Eldense
1–2
Real Sporting de Gijon
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07
Malaga 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: Malaga CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
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
Malaga CF or Draw
80%
Draw or Real Sporting de Gijon
43%
Malaga 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 — Malaga CF
| Handicap | Malaga 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
Malaga 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.

