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 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almería | 42 | 75 |
| 4 | Málaga 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 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 12 | AD Ceuta FC | 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 Mirandés | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
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 |
Season Stats
| RC Deportivo La Coruña | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 77 | Points | 73 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 22 / 11 / 9 | W / D / L | 21 / 10 / 11 |
| 65 | Scored | 75 |
| 44 | Conceded | 52 |
| +21 | GD | +23 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 52% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RC Deportivo La Coruña are 2nd (77 pts). Málaga CF are 4th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Malaga CF kicks off things out of here…
- 5' RC Deportivo La Coruna started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Joaquin Munoz, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Malaga CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RC Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' It’s gonna be a card for Juan Funes.
- 42' Puga is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' RC Deportivo La Coruna currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' Samuele Mulattieri is replacing Stoichkov for the RC Deportivo La Coruna side.
- 67' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Aaron Ochoa is withdrawn and Josue Dorrio gets his opportunity.
- 72' Diego Murillo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RC Deportivo La Coruna tonight.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Izan Merino on 73 minutes.
- 74' Samuele Mulattieri doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Samuele Mulattieri. He receives a card.
- 75' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Izan Merino is withdrawn and Rodriguez Ruiz gets his opportunity.
- 76' Adrian is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Larrubia at the 76 minute mark.
- 79' A stunning finish from Adrian — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 84' Diego Villares makes way for Riki Rodriguez at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from RC Deportivo La Coruna.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diego Murillo on 87.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Adria Altimira on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
|---|---|
| Adrian | 1 |
| Samuele Mulattieri | 1 |
| Chupete | 1 |
| Peke | 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
2 / 4
1.39
RC Deportivo La Coruña xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Málaga CF 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Draw
65%
Draw or Málaga CF
62%
RC Deportivo La Coruña or Málaga CF
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — RC Deportivo La Coruña
| Handicap | RC Deportivo La Coruña covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
RC Deportivo La Coruña keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

