Real Racing Club de Santander vs Malaga CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Racing Club de Santander vs Malaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio El Sardinero.
- Real Racing Club de Santander 42 games · 82 pts (2026/27)
- Malaga 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 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 42 | 74 |
| 4 | Malaga 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 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 61 |
| 12 | Albacete Balompie | 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 Mirandes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Malaga 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 Mirandes | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | RC Deportivo La Coruna | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Real Sporting de Gijon | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | CD Eldense | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Racing Club de Santander | Malaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #4 |
| 82 | Points | 73 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 25 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 21 / 10 / 11 |
| 90 | Scored | 75 |
| 61 | Conceded | 52 |
| +29 | GD | +23 |
| 1.95 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 60% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Racing Club de Santander are 1st (82 pts). Malaga CF are 4th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Real Racing Club de Santander host Malaga CF — let the battle begin!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. José Alberto López might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 6' A stunning finish from Julen Lobete — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 11' It looks like no one’s ball. Malaga CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' GOAL! Arana scores on 15. Assisted by Andres Martin
- 19' Manu Molina picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 22' Malaga CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 22.
- 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' Goal! Arana scores his 26 goal in 241 matches.
- 33' Spain international Puga has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 41' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Another change for Malaga CF made on 46 minute. Jokin Gabilondo leaves to be changed by Puga.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' Time for substitution for Real Racing Club de Santander. Aritz Aldasoro is replaced by Victor Meseguer.
- 58' A moment of madness from Francisco Montero on 58 minutes earns him a card. Real Racing Club de Santander will be frustrated.
- 63' Malaga CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' A tactical swap from Real Racing Club de Santander — Pablo Rodriguez Delgado on, Arana off on 66 minutes.
- 67' Real Racing Club de Santander manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mario Garcia is hanging Saul Garcia on the field on 67 minute.
- 68' Yanis Rahmani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Antonio Cordero at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' Malaga CF have won 64 goals from 84 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marco Sangalli on 78.
- 80' Kevin Villodres gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces David Larrubia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' 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.
- 87' A tactical swap from Malaga CF — Roko Baturina on, Victor Garcia off on 87 minutes.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Victor Meseguer argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Poor challenge from Andres Martin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Real Racing Club de Santander 2-1 Malaga CF.
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
Malaga 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
Malaga 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
4 / 4
2.22
Real Racing Club de Santander xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Malaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Racing Club de Santander win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Real Racing Club de Santander or Draw
77%
Draw or Malaga CF
45%
Real Racing Club de Santander or Malaga CF
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Racing Club de Santander win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Real Racing Club de Santander
| Handicap | Real Racing Club de Santander covers | Push | Malaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Real Racing Club de Santander keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.