Malaga CF vs UD Almería, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Malaga CF vs UD Almería — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Malaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almería 12 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Gonzalez Diaz (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Novoa Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ricardo Landrove Lago (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 12 | 27 |
| 2 | UD Almería | 12 | 26 |
| 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 | 12 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 12 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | Córdoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | CE Sabadell FC | 12 | 17 |
| 12 | UD Las Palmas | 12 | 17 |
| 13 | Real Valladolid CF | 12 | 15 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | CD Eldense | 12 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 17 | CD Leganés | 13 | 12 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 12 | 11 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 11 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | UD Almería | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | CD Castellon | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Levante UD | A | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Nov | Real Racing Club de Santander | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Nov | Real Zaragoza | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | FC Cartagena | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Malaga CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Córdoba CF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | FC Cartagena | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | RC Deportivo La Coruna | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Elche CF | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
UD Almería this season
UD Almería this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UD Almería
0-15
3/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UD Almería
| Miguel De la Fuente | 7 G | 1 A |
| Brian Cipenga | 3 G | 4 A |
| Javi Munoz | 2 G | 3 A |
| Nico Melamed | 2 G | 1 A |
| Daijiro Chirino | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Málaga CF vs UD Almeria — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Málaga CF currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' Fernando Martinez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 15' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Gonzalo Melero comes on to replace Guilherme Guedes.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marc Pubill on 20 minutes.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Málaga CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Málaga CF that had 95 games and scored 73 goals.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sergio Pellicer Garcia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 49' Bruno Langa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 49.
- 51' Dion Lopy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 51.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Chumi. He receives a card.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Rubi. He receives a card.
- 60' It is a substitution in UD Almeria team. Nico Melamed is replaced by Leo Baptistao on 60 minute.
- 63' UD Almeria receives a card for a hard tackle on 63.
- 64' Antonio Cordero is replacing Kevin Villodres for the Malaga CF side.
- 69' needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 70' The crowd applauds Arnau Puigmal as he leaves the pitch. Alejandro Pozo steps in for UD Almeria.
- 72' A moment of madness from Luismi on 72 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 77' Aaron Ochoa gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces David Larrubia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Sergio Castel is replacing Dioni for the Malaga CF side.
- 83' The travelling UD Almeria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 87' Malaga CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Izan Merino is hanging Julen Lobete on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' A change in the Malaga CF ranks — Manu Molina exits the field as Einar Galilea enters on 89.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Malaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 19
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 11
- 5
- 14
- 10
- 3
Bench
- 21
- 9
- 26
- 2
- 35
- 13
- 4
- 18
- 22
- 29
- 25
- 6
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
UD Almería Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 13
- 9
-
24
Bruno Langa ↓ Alex Centelles 60'
- 6
-
2
Arnau Puigmal ↓ Alejandro Pozo 70'
- 11
- 18
- 27
- 21
-
10
Nico Melamed ↓ Leo Baptistao 60'
Bench
- 16
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↑ 60'
-
20
Alex Centelles ↑ 60'
- 1
-
17
Alejandro Pozo ↑ 70'
- 4
-
8
Gonzalo Melero ↑ 15'
- 19
- 34
- 28
- 36
Coach
Rubí
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Baptistao | 2 |
| Adri Embarba | 2 |
| Daniel Sanchez | 1 |
| Adrian | 1 |
| Haitam Abaida | 1 |
| Sergio Arribas | 1 |
| Antonio Cordero | 1 |
Head to Head
Malaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Malaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
UD Almería xG
I would bet for:
Malaga CF or UD Almería 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Malaga CF or Draw
68%
Draw or UD Almería
64%
Malaga CF or UD Almería
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Malaga CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Malaga CF
| Handicap | Malaga CF covers | Push | UD Almería covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

