RC Deportivo La Coruna vs Malaga CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RC Deportivo La Coruna vs Malaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio Abanca-Riazor.
- RC Deportivo La Coruna 42 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
- Malaga 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 | Burgos CF | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Andorra CF | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | CD Tenerife | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | RCD Mallorca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | UD Las Palmas | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CD Castellon | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Cordoba CF | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | CD Leganes | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Girona FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Celta Vigo B | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Cádiz CF | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | CE Sabadell FC | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Real Oviedo | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Real Sociedad B | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | SD Eibar | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Real Valladolid CF | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | CD Eldense | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | AD Ceuta FC | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Albacete Balompie | 1 | 0 |
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 | Cádiz CF | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | SD Huesca | H | 5–3 | W |
| 07 Mar | Real Valladolid CF | H | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
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' With 0 assists to his name this season, Juanpe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RC Deportivo La Coruña.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Deportivo La Coruña in their 4-2-2-2 trying to find a way past Málaga CF's compact 4-4-2.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. RC Deportivo La Coruña and Málaga CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Spain international Adria Altimira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RC Deportivo La Coruña and Málaga CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alvaro Fernandez made 250 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' 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 Joaquin Munoz suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' Juan Funes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 42' It’s gonna be a card for Puga.
- 47' It looks like no one’s ball. RC Deportivo La Coruña is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' Alfonso Herrero is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Málaga CF so far.
- 57' RC Deportivo La Coruña are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Málaga CF backline.
- 62' Another substitution for RC Deportivo La Coruna to replace Stoichkov by Samuele Mulattieri on 62 minute.
- 67' Josue Dorrio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Ochoa at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Rodriguez Ruiz, a Spain midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Izan Merino.
- 74' A goal from the Italy international Samuele Mulattieri! He fires home on 74 to make it 0-1!
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Samuele Mulattieri on 75 minutes.
- 75' Rodriguez Ruiz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Izan Merino on 75 minute.
- 76' Adrian is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Larrubia at the 76 minute mark.
- 79' Adrian is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 84' Another substitution for RC Deportivo La Coruna to replace Diego Villares by Riki Rodriguez on 84 minute.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Diego Murillo.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Adria Altimira. He receives a card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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
Malaga 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 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
Malaga CF xG
I would bet for:
RC Deportivo La Coruna or Malaga 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 Malaga CF
64%
RC Deportivo La Coruna or Malaga 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 | Malaga 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%
✓
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.