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 | UD Almería | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | CD Castellón | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Burgos CF | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | SD Eibar | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Granada CF | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 22 |
| 7 | Real Sporting de Gijón | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Girona FC | 13 | 21 |
| 9 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 21 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Real Valladolid CF | 13 | 18 |
| 12 | CE Sabadell FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | UD Las Palmas | 12 | 17 |
| 14 | CD Tenerife | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | CD Eldense | 12 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo B | 13 | 13 |
| 17 | Real Sociedad B | 13 | 12 |
| 18 | CD Leganés | 13 | 12 |
| 19 | Cádiz CF | 13 | 10 |
| 20 | Andorra CF | 11 | 10 |
| 21 | Albacete Balompie | 13 | 10 |
| 22 | AD Ceuta FC | 13 | 5 |
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' KICK OFF: Málaga CF gets underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Zaragoza and Málaga CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Poor challenge from David Larrubia. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 19' Malcom Ares is having his name booked by the referee on 19.
- 24' Real Zaragoza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Málaga CF backline.
- 29' 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 Julen Lobete suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' Málaga CF come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' The referee calls foul for Kevin Villodres. He receives a card.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Málaga CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Victor Garcia is booked for Malaga CF — card on 45.
- 46' Malcom Ares makes way for Adri Liso at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Zaragoza.
- 47' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Roko Baturina is replaced by Sergio Castel on 47 minute.
- 52' The 25-year-old Puga has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 59' The referee shows Malaga CF player a card on 59.
- 63' The referee calls foul for Francho Serrano. He receives a card.
- 68' Ivan Azon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 126 appearances.
- 69' Another change for Real Zaragoza made on 69 minute. Pau Sans leaves to be changed by Marcos Luna.
- 72' Malaga CF ring the changes. Julen Lobete has done his job and it is now time for Yanis Rahmani to step up.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Marcos Luna. He receives a card.
- 76' The Real Zaragoza manager makes a substitution. Francho Serrano departs to be replaced by Alberto Mari.
- 81' The whistle greets David Larrubia as he departs to be replaced by Puga.
- 84' Alex Pastor Carayol has so much to prove this time. He replaces Einar Galilea on 84 minute.
- 89' Luismi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ivan Calero is booked for Real Zaragoza — card on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Real Zaragoza team. Ivan Calero is replaced by Sergio Bermejo on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
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.

