Malaga CF vs UD Almeria, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Malaga CF vs UD Almeria — Segunda Division at Estadio La Rosaleda.
- Malaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almeria 42 games · 74 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 | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | UD Almeria | 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 | Cordoba 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 |
Season Stats
| Malaga CF | UD Almeria | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #3 |
| 73 | Points | 74 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 21 / 10 / 11 | W / D / L | 22 / 8 / 12 |
| 75 | Scored | 81 |
| 52 | Conceded | 63 |
| +23 | GD | +18 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 50% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Malaga CF are 4th (73 pts). UD Almeria are 3rd (74 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Malaga CF and UD Almeria is underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Malaga CF have won 64 goals from 84 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 12' Fernando Martinez puts UD Almeria on the lead.
- 15' The UD Almeria manager makes a substitution. Guilherme Guedes departs to be replaced by Gonzalo Melero.
- 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marc Pubill.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Malaga CF and UD Almeria are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' UD Almeria come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Malaga CF.
- 49' That is a card for UD Almeria. Bruno Langa will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' Dion Lopy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 51.
- 56' Chumi is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 59' Rubi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
- 60' Leo Baptistao is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nico Melamed at the 60 minute mark.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a card for Luis Suarez.
- 64' Another change for Malaga CF made on 64 minute. Kevin Villodres leaves to be changed by Antonio Cordero.
- 69' The 30-year-old Nelson Monte has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' Arnau Puigmal makes way for Alejandro Pozo at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from UD Almeria.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Luismi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 77' Time for substitution for Malaga CF. David Larrubia is replaced by Aaron Ochoa.
- 78' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Dioni is replaced by Sergio Castel on 78 minute.
- 83' Malaga CF currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 87' A change in the Malaga CF ranks — Julen Lobete exits the field as Izan Merino enters on 87.
- 89' Another change for Malaga CF made on 89 minute. Manu Molina leaves to be changed by Einar Galilea.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 Almeria 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 |
| Adrian | 1 |
| Haitam Abaida | 1 |
| Sergio Arribas | 1 |
| Antonio Cordero | 1 |
| Daniel Sanchez | 1 |
Head to Head
Malaga CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64
Malaga CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
UD Almeria xG
I would bet for:
Malaga CF or UD Almeria 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Malaga CF or Draw
68%
Draw or UD Almeria
59%
Malaga CF or UD Almeria
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Malaga CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Malaga CF
| Handicap | Malaga CF covers | Push | UD Almeria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
UD Almeria keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

