Real Zaragoza vs Málaga CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Salvador Lax Franco (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Carlos Grande Rabadan (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Diego Fernandez Correas (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 Almería | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | CD Leganés | 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 | Cádiz CF | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Málaga CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | SD Huesca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | CD Castellón | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | CD Eldense | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Oct | UD Almería | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Real Zaragoza | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | FC Cartagena | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | SD Eibar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | CD Tenerife | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Real Oviedo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Oct | Cádiz CF | A | 2–2 | 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Real Zaragoza and Málaga CF has kicked off!
- 5' has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Real Zaragoza is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' It’s gonna be a card for David Larrubia.
- 19' The referee calls foul for Malcom Ares. He receives a card.
- 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Zaragoza and Málaga CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ager Aketxe made 244 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' That is a card for Malaga CF. Kevin Villodres will be fuming at that decision.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Victor Garcia gets a card.
- 46' Time for substitution for Real Zaragoza. Malcom Ares is replaced by Adri Liso.
- 47' Malaga CF ring the changes. Roko Baturina has done his job and it is now time for Sergio Castel to step up.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Lluis Lopez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 289 appearances.
- 59' Daniel Sanchez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 59.
- 63' It’s a booking for Real Zaragoza player. Francho Serrano gets a card.
- 68' Málaga CF come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 69' Real Zaragoza ring the changes. Pau Sans has done his job and it is now time for Marcos Luna to step up.
- 72' Yanis Rahmani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julen Lobete at the 72 minute mark.
- 74' Real Zaragoza receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Alberto Mari. He replaces Francho Serrano on 76 minute.
- 81' Malaga CF ring the changes. David Larrubia has done his job and it is now time for Puga to step up.
- 84' The whistle greets Einar Galilea as he departs to be replaced by Alex Pastor Carayol.
- 89' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Zaragoza and Málaga CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' The referee shows Real Zaragoza player a card on 90.
- 90' A change in the Real Zaragoza ranks — Ivan Calero exits the field as Sergio Bermejo enters on 90.
- The points are shared — Real Zaragoza 0-0 Málaga CF. Honours even.
Lineups
Real Zaragoza Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 13
- 23
- 24
- 15
-
20
Malcom Ares ↓ Adri Liso 46'
-
14
Francho Serrano ↓ Alberto Mari 76'
-
8
Marc Aguado ↓ Toni Moya 46'
- 9
- 4
-
19
Ivan Calero ↓ Sergio Bermejo 90'
-
29
Pau Sans ↓ Marcos Luna 69'
Bench
-
21
Toni Moya ↑ 46'
- 1
- 17
- 3
-
10
Sergio Bermejo ↑ 90'
- 25
-
22
Alberto Mari ↑ 76'
- 5
-
2
Marcos Luna ↑ 69'
-
33
Adri Liso ↑ 46'
- 26
Coach
Victor Fernandez
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
- 20
-
19
Luismi ↓ Daniel Sanchez 46'
- 1
-
9
Roko Baturina ↓ Sergio Castel 47'
-
24
Julen Lobete ↓ Yanis Rahmani 72'
- 11
- 2
- 14
-
10
David Larrubia ↓ Puga 81'
- 4
Bench
- 23
-
21
Yanis Rahmani ↑ 72'
- 17
-
5
Alex Pastor Carayol ↑ 84'
- 13
- 16
-
3
Puga ↑ 81'
-
18
Daniel Sanchez ↑ 46'
- 22
-
25
Sergio Castel ↑ 47'
- 6
- 15
Coach
Sergio Pellicer Garcia
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Real Zaragoza xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Real Zaragoza or Draw 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Real Zaragoza or Draw
71%
Draw or Málaga CF
64%
Real Zaragoza or Málaga CF
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
1.9%
3 – 1
1.7%
0 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Real Zaragoza
| Handicap | Real Zaragoza covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 22% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Real Zaragoza keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

