RC Deportivo La Coruña vs Málaga CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RC Deportivo La Coruña vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio Abanca-Riazor.
- RC Deportivo La Coruña 42 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Muniz Munoz (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Fernando Estela Bravo (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Vicente Javier Almarche Gonzalez (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellon | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | SD Eibar | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Girona FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | RCD Mallorca | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | UD Almería | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | CD Leganés | 6 | 11 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijón | 6 | 10 |
| 10 | UD Las Palmas | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | CD Tenerife | 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 | Cordoba CF | 6 | 6 |
| 17 | CD Eldense | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Real Valladolid CF | 6 | 5 |
| 19 | Cádiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Málaga CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | Albacete Balompie | A | 5–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | Burgos CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Sep | Córdoba CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Sep | Granada CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | RC Deportivo La Coruña | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Elche CF | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Granada CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | SD Huesca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Córdoba CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Aug | Albacete Balompie | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio Abanca-Riazor that hosts another battle between RC Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga CF.
- 5' It looks surprising Malaga CF does not make any changes. Antonio Cordero has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' RC Deportivo La Coruna currently sit 19 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ximo Navarro, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Abanca-Riazor with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' Malaga CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Another change for Malaga CF made on 46 minute. Manu Molina leaves to be changed by Izan Merino.
- 51' Dioni has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' Pablo Vazquez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Malaga CF tonight.
- 65' The whistle greets Aaron Ochoa as he departs to be replaced by Yanis Rahmani.
- 68' RC Deportivo La Coruna manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mario Soriano is hanging Diego Villares on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Cristian Herrera. He replaces Barbero on 69 minute.
- 74' RC Deportivo La Coruna are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Malaga CF that had 87 games and scored 66 goals.
- 80' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Antonio Cordero is replaced by Kevin Villodres on 80 minute.
- 81' The RC Deportivo La Coruna manager makes a substitution. Omenuke Mfulu departs to be replaced by Jose Angel.
- 86' Malaga CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 88' Luca Sangalli gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces David Larrubia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' RC Deportivo La Coruna make a change. Peke trudges off to be replaced by Mohamed Bouldini on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
RC Deportivo La Coruña Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
- 23
- 25
- 15
- 9
- 7
- 10
- 8
- 5
- 17
- 33
Bench
- 1
- 4
- 18
- 14
- 21
- 24
- 28
- 16
- 11
- 22
- 20
- 19
Coach
Imanol Idiakez
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
12
Manu Molina ↓ Izan Merino 46'
- 20
- 19
- 1
-
9
Roko Baturina ↓ Dioni 46'
- 5
- 26
- 2
- 14
-
10
David Larrubia ↓ Luca Sangalli 88'
-
35
Aaron Ochoa ↓ Yanis Rahmani 65'
Bench
-
23
Luca Sangalli ↑ 88'
-
21
Yanis Rahmani ↑ 65'
-
17
Dioni ↑ 46'
-
11
Kevin Villodres ↑ 80'
- 8
- 13
- 4
- 3
- 18
- 22
-
29
Izan Merino ↑ 46'
- 25
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chupete | 2 |
| Adrian | 1 |
| Samuele Mulattieri | 1 |
| Peke | 1 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Deportivo La Coruña Form
2024-10-06
RC Deportivo La Coruña
0–0
Málaga CF
D
2024-09-27
Albacete Balompie
2–5
RC Deportivo La Coruña
W
2024-09-21
RC Deportivo La Coruña
0–2
Burgos CF
L
2024-09-13
Córdoba CF
2–0
RC Deportivo La Coruña
L
2024-09-07
Granada CF
1–1
RC Deportivo La Coruña
D
2024-09-01
RC Deportivo La Coruña
1–0
Racing Club de Ferrol
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.79
RC Deportivo La Coruña xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + RC Deportivo La Coruña or Draw 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Draw
71%
Draw or Málaga CF
65%
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Málaga CF
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.5%
0 – 1
14.5%
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
2%
3 – 0
1.6%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — RC Deportivo La Coruña
| Handicap | RC Deportivo La Coruña covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 21% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 20% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RC Deportivo La Coruña keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.