Real Racing Club de Santander vs Málaga CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Racing Club de Santander vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio El Sardinero.
- Real Racing Club de Santander 42 games · 82 pts (2026/27)
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Eder Mallo Fernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Samuel Garcia Aguilera (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ricardo Landrove Lago (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 Almeria | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | CD Leganes | 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 | Cadiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Málaga CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | Cordoba CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Racing Club de Ferrol | H | 6–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Albacete Balompie | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | CD Eldense | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Dec | Elche CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Real Racing Club de Santander | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Real Zaragoza | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | CD Mirandés | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | RC Deportivo La Coruña | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Real Sporting de Gijón | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | CD Eldense | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Real Racing Club de Santander have kicked off against Málaga CF. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Spain international Francisco Montero has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 6' Julen Lobete adds to his 0 season tally! Malaga CF lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 11' Málaga CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' The Spain Arana breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 1-1!
- 19' That looks like a foul for a card for Manu Molina.
- 22' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Dioni gets a card.
- 27' 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.
- 28' Real Racing Club de Santander is taking the lead after the goal scored by Arana on 28.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Estadio El Sardinero. Real Racing Club de Santander seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Jokin Gabilondo was booked on 36.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Another change for Malaga CF made on 46 minute. Jokin Gabilondo leaves to be changed by Puga.
- 51' The travelling Málaga CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' A change in the Real Racing Club de Santander ranks — Aritz Aldasoro exits the field as Victor Meseguer enters on 55.
- 58' Francisco Montero is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 63' Real Racing Club de Santander are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' The crowd applauds Arana as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Rodriguez Delgado steps in for Real Racing Club de Santander.
- 67' Another change for Real Racing Club de Santander made on 67 minute. Saul Garcia leaves to be changed by Mario Garcia.
- 68' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Antonio Cordero is withdrawn and Yanis Rahmani gets his opportunity.
- 73' Antonio Cordero, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a card for Marco Sangalli.
- 80' Kevin Villodres is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Larrubia at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 87' Malaga CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roko Baturina is hanging Victor Garcia on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' Victor Meseguer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 89.
- 90' That is a card for Real Racing Club de Santander. Andres Martin will be fuming at that decision.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Real Racing Club de Santander Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 24
- 13
- 15
- 11
- 10
- 21
- 19
- 5
- 8
-
9
Arana ↓ Pablo Rodriguez Delgado 66'
-
3
Saul Garcia ↓ Mario Garcia 67'
Bench
- 1
- 7
-
22
Pablo Rodriguez Delgado ↑ 66'
- 20
-
18
Manu Hernando ↑ 80'
- 4
-
23
Victor Meseguer ↑ 55'
-
40
Mario Garcia ↑ 67'
- 32
-
12
Maguette Gueye ↑ 80'
- 34
- 36
Coach
José Alberto López
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 5
-
26
Antonio Cordero ↓ Yanis Rahmani 68'
-
2
Jokin Gabilondo ↓ Puga 46'
-
14
Victor Garcia ↓ Roko Baturina 87'
- 10
- 6
Bench
- 23
-
21
Yanis Rahmani ↑ 68'
-
9
Roko Baturina ↑ 87'
-
11
Kevin Villodres ↑ 80'
- 35
- 13
- 4
- 16
-
3
Puga ↑ 46'
- 18
-
29
Izan Merino ↑ 68'
- 27
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arana | 2 |
| Andres Martin | 1 |
| David Larrubia | 1 |
| Julen Lobete | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Racing Club de Santander Form
2025-02-01
Real Racing Club de Santander
2–1
Málaga CF
W
2025-01-25
Cordoba CF
1–2
Real Racing Club de Santander
W
2025-01-19
Real Racing Club de Santander
6–0
Racing Club de Ferrol
W
2025-01-11
Albacete Balompie
2–2
Real Racing Club de Santander
D
2024-12-22
Real Racing Club de Santander
2–2
CD Eldense
D
2024-12-19
Elche CF
3–0
Real Racing Club de Santander
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Real Racing Club de Santander xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Racing Club de Santander win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Real Racing Club de Santander or Draw
78%
Draw or Málaga CF
47%
Real Racing Club de Santander or Málaga CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Racing Club de Santander win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Real Racing Club de Santander
| Handicap | Real Racing Club de Santander covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Real Racing Club de Santander keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

