RC Deportivo La Coruña vs Málaga CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 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 Damaso Arcediano Monescillo (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Christian Valverde Monsalve (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Sanz Torcal (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UD Almeria | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 7 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 13 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | UD Las Palmas | 13 | 20 |
| 11 | Cordoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Real Valladolid CF | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | CE Sabadell FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 12 | 15 |
| 15 | CD Leganes | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | CD Eldense | 13 | 14 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 13 | 12 |
| 19 | Andorra CF | 12 | 11 |
| 20 | Cadiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Málaga CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | Cordoba CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Real Sporting de Gijon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Real Zaragoza | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | AD Ceuta FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Granada CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | RC Deportivo La Coruña | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Andorra CF | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Mar | CD Leganes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Cadiz CF | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | SD Huesca | H | 5–3 | W |
| 07 Mar | Real Valladolid CF | H | 3–3 | D |
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' Three points are at stake. RC Deportivo La Coruña host Málaga CF — let the battle begin!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Málaga CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RC Deportivo La Coruña side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Málaga CF has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Málaga CF winning 0% of all matches.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' 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.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a card for Juan Funes.
- 42' Poor challenge from Puga. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Juan Funes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Málaga CF have won 72 goals from 94 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' RC Deportivo La Coruna make a change. Stoichkov trudges off to be replaced by Samuele Mulattieri on 62 minutes.
- 67' Malaga CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josue Dorrio is hanging Aaron Ochoa on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Málaga CF come into this ranked 4 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 73' Poor challenge from Izan Merino. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 74' What composure from Samuele Mulattieri! The Italy international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Samuele Mulattieri. He receives a card.
- 75' The whistle greets Izan Merino as he departs to be replaced by Rodriguez Ruiz.
- 76' Another change for Malaga CF made on 76 minute. David Larrubia leaves to be changed by Adrian.
- 79' GOAL! Adrian scores on 79. Assisted by Josue Dorrio
- 84' A tactical swap from RC Deportivo La Coruna — Riki Rodriguez on, Diego Villares off on 84 minutes.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Diego Murillo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' RC Deportivo La Coruna receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
RC Deportivo La Coruña Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 23
- 22
- 25
- 12
- 21
- 19
- 4
- 15
- 2
- 8
- 32
Bench
- 1
- 18
- 17
- 9
- 3
- 6
- 7
- 16
- 14
- 20
- 10
- 5
Coach
Antonio Hidalgo
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 11
- 8
-
10
David Larrubia ↓ Adrian 76'
-
35
Aaron Ochoa ↓ Josue Dorrio 67'
- 16
-
3
Puga ↓ Victor Garcia 84'
-
23
Izan Merino ↓ Rodriguez Ruiz 75'
- 9
- 31
Bench
- 5
- 17
- 24
-
21
Adrian ↑ 76'
-
25
Josue Dorrio ↑ 67'
- 2
-
14
Victor Garcia ↑ 84'
- 13
- 22
-
6
Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez ↑ 75'
-
37
Rodriguez Ruiz ↑ 75'
- 36
Coach
Juan Funes
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
2026-04-04
RC Deportivo La Coruña
1–1
Málaga CF
D
2026-03-31
RC Deportivo La Coruña
2–0
Cordoba CF
W
2026-03-28
Real Sporting de Gijon
1–1
RC Deportivo La Coruña
D
2026-03-21
RC Deportivo La Coruña
2–1
Real Zaragoza
W
2026-03-14
AD Ceuta FC
1–2
RC Deportivo La Coruña
W
2026-03-08
RC Deportivo La Coruña
0–2
Granada CF
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
RC Deportivo La Coruña xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Málaga CF 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Draw
65%
Draw or Málaga CF
64%
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Málaga CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — RC Deportivo La Coruña
| Handicap | RC Deportivo La Coruña covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
RC Deportivo La Coruña keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

