RC Deportivo La Coruna vs Malaga CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Deportivo La Coruna vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio Abanca-Riazor.
- RC Deportivo La Coruna 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 | SD Eibar | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 8 | 20 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Girona FC | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | RCD Mallorca | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 8 | 14 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | CD Leganes | 8 | 11 |
| 10 | CD Tenerife | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | UD Las Palmas | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Granada CF | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Real Oviedo | 8 | 11 |
| 14 | Real Valladolid CF | 8 | 9 |
| 15 | Cordoba CF | 8 | 9 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad B | 8 | 8 |
| 17 | CD Eldense | 8 | 8 |
| 18 | Celta Vigo B | 8 | 8 |
| 19 | Cadiz CF | 8 | 7 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 8 | 7 |
| 21 | AD Ceuta FC | 8 | 5 |
| 22 | Albacete Balompie | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Malaga 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 Coruna | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RC Deportivo La Coruna launch into their encounter with Málaga CF.
- 5' RC Deportivo La Coruna currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. RC Deportivo La Coruna must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Aaron Ochoa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Josue Dorrio suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Málaga CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Noubi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RC Deportivo La Coruna.
- 35' It’s high time Antonio Hidalgo made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' The referee calls foul for Juan Funes. He receives a card.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Puga. He receives a card.
- 47' Málaga CF has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 52' Málaga CF is showing some good football. However, Málaga CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' Málaga CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' The crowd applauds Stoichkov as he leaves the pitch. Samuele Mulattieri steps in for RC Deportivo La Coruna.
- 67' Josue Dorrio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Ochoa on 67 minute.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. RC Deportivo La Coruna and Málaga CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' Izan Merino has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 73.
- 74' Samuele Mulattieri has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Samuele Mulattieri argues furiously but the card stands.
- 75' Izan Merino makes way for Rodriguez Ruiz at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Malaga CF.
- 76' The Malaga CF manager makes a substitution. David Larrubia departs to be replaced by Adrian.
- 79' What an equalizer from Adrian!
- 84' The whistle greets Diego Villares as he departs to be replaced by Riki Rodriguez.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Diego Murillo is booked for Malaga CF — card on 87.
- 90' Adria Altimira is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- It finishes all square. RC Deportivo La Coruna and Málaga CF share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
RC Deportivo La Coruna 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 |
| Peke | 1 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 1 |
| Adrian | 1 |
| Samuele Mulattieri | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Deportivo La Coruna Form
2026-04-04
RC Deportivo La Coruna
1–1
Malaga CF
D
2026-03-31
RC Deportivo La Coruna
2–0
Cordoba CF
W
2026-03-28
Real Sporting de Gijon
1–1
RC Deportivo La Coruna
D
2026-03-21
RC Deportivo La Coruna
2–1
Real Zaragoza
W
2026-03-14
AD Ceuta FC
1–2
RC Deportivo La Coruna
W
2026-03-08
RC Deportivo La Coruna
0–2
Granada CF
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
RC Deportivo La Coruna xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
RC Deportivo La Coruna 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 Coruna or Draw
65%
Draw or Málaga CF
64%
RC Deportivo La Coruna 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 Coruna
| Handicap | RC Deportivo La Coruna 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 Coruna 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.

