Malaga CF vs Real Zaragoza, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Malaga CF vs Real Zaragoza — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Malaga 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Real Zaragoza | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | CD Mirandes | A | 2–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Malaga 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
| Malaga 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
Malaga CF are 4th (73 pts). Real Zaragoza are 22nd (36 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio La Rosaleda!
- 5' Malaga CF currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Malaga CF are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Real Zaragoza's 3-5-2 shape.
- 15' Real Zaragoza are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Real Zaragoza have won 96 goals from 126 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 21' Lluis Lopez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pau Sans, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio La Rosaleda with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 31' Nelson Monte is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Malaga CF tonight.
- 36' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Zaragoza that had 126 games and scored 96 goals.
- 49' Dioni has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Daniel Sanchez. He receives a card.
- 54' Dani Tasende is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 59' Malaga CF ring the changes. Antonio Cordero has done his job and it is now time for Chupete to step up.
- 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adri Liso is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Malaga CF.
- 65' Time for substitution for Real Zaragoza. Adri Liso is replaced by Pau Sans.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Brilliant from the ! Pau Sans makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 73.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Ager Aketxe. He receives a card.
- 76' Another change for Malaga CF made on 76 minute. Manu Molina leaves to be changed by Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez.
- 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ivan Calero made 84 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 85' Malaga CF ring the changes. Daniel Sanchez has done his job and it is now time for Roko Baturina to step up.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Bernardo Vital.
- 87' The Real Zaragoza manager makes a substitution. Dani Tasende departs to be replaced by Ivan Calero.
- 90' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Zaragoza take all three points.
Lineups
Malaga 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 |
Malaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.63
Malaga 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
Malaga CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Real Zaragoza
52%
Malaga 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
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Malaga CF
| Handicap | Malaga 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
Malaga 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.