Málaga 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 6 games · 12 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 Castellón | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | RCD Mallorca | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | UD Almería | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CD Leganes | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 6 | 10 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijón | 6 | 10 |
| 10 | CD Tenerife | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | UD Las Palmas | 6 | 10 |
| 12 | Real Oviedo | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Granada CF | 6 | 8 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad B | 6 | 8 |
| 15 | Celta Vigo B | 6 | 7 |
| 16 | Córdoba CF | 6 | 6 |
| 17 | CD Eldense | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Real Valladolid CF | 6 | 5 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompié | 6 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
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 Castellón | 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 | Málaga 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 Coruña | 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
50%
Clean Sheets
UD Almería this season
UD Almería this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UD Almería
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UD Almería
| Nico Melamed | 2 G | 1 A |
| Federico Bonini | 1 G | |
| Stefan Dzodic | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio La Rosaleda. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Malaga CF and UD Almeria.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rubí will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Malaga CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Fernando Martinez makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 12.
- 15' A change in the UD Almeria ranks — Guilherme Guedes exits the field as Gonzalo Melero enters on 15.
- 20' That looks like a foul for a card for Marc Pubill.
- 25' Malaga CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UD Almeria backline.
- 30' Julen Lobete is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for UD Almeria tonight.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Malaga CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' It looks surprising Malaga CF does not make any changes. Bruno Langa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 49' UD Almeria receives a card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 51' The referee calls foul for Dion Lopy. He receives a card.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Chumi on 56 minutes.
- 59' Rubi was booked on 59.
- 60' Leo Baptistao has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nico Melamed on 60 minute.
- 63' That is a card for UD Almeria. Luis Suarez will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' Antonio Cordero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Villodres on 64 minute.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. UD Almeria is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 70' Arnau Puigmal makes way for Alejandro Pozo at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from UD Almeria.
- 72' Luismi is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 77' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. David Larrubia is withdrawn and Aaron Ochoa gets his opportunity.
- 78' Malaga CF ring the changes. Dioni has done his job and it is now time for Sergio Castel to step up.
- 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from , as he is very good at scoring at Estadio La Rosaleda with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 87' The crowd applauds Julen Lobete as he leaves the pitch. Izan Merino steps in for Malaga CF.
- 89' Einar Galilea gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces Manu Molina and will look to change the dynamic.
- The points are shared — Malaga CF 1-1 UD Almeria. Honours even.
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.

