Real Zaragoza vs Malaga CF, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Zaragoza vs Malaga CF — Segunda Division at Estadio la Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza 42 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
- Malaga 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 | SD Eibar | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 8 | 20 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Girona FC | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | RCD Mallorca | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Burgos CF | 8 | 14 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | CD Leganes | 8 | 11 |
| 10 | CD Tenerife | 7 | 11 |
| 11 | UD Las Palmas | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Granada CF | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Real Oviedo | 8 | 11 |
| 14 | Real Valladolid CF | 8 | 9 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 8 | 8 |
| 16 | CD Eldense | 8 | 8 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo B | 8 | 8 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 8 | 7 |
| 19 | Andorra CF | 8 | 7 |
| 20 | Cordoba CF | 7 | 6 |
| 21 | AD Ceuta FC | 8 | 5 |
| 22 | Albacete Balompie | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Malaga CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | SD Huesca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | CD Castellon | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | CD Eldense | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Oct | UD Almeria | 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 | Cadiz 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' Welcome to Estadio la Romareda that hosts another battle between Real Zaragoza and Malaga CF.
- 5' It’s high time Victor Fernandez made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Real Zaragoza started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The referee shows Malaga CF player a card on 15.
- 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Malcom Ares on 19.
- 24' The travelling Malaga CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' Real Zaragoza are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Kevin Villodres gets a card.
- 40' Real Zaragoza are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Malaga CF backline.
- 45' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' The Real Zaragoza manager makes a substitution. Malcom Ares departs to be 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' Over 52 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Zaragoza and Malaga CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' It’s a booking for Malaga CF player. Daniel Sanchez gets a card.
- 63' Francho Serrano is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 68' Malaga CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 69' It is a substitution in Real Zaragoza team. Pau Sans is replaced by Marcos Luna on 69 minute.
- 72' Julen Lobete makes way for Yanis Rahmani at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Malaga CF.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marcos Luna.
- 76' The Real Zaragoza manager makes a substitution. Francho Serrano departs to be replaced by Alberto Mari.
- 81' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. David Larrubia is replaced by Puga on 81 minute.
- 84' Time for substitution for Malaga CF. Einar Galilea is replaced by Alex Pastor Carayol.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ivan Calero on 90 minutes earns him a card. Real Zaragoza will be frustrated.
- 90' Real Zaragoza manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sergio Bermejo is hanging Ivan Calero on the field 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
Malaga 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
Malaga 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 Malaga CF
64%
Real Zaragoza or Malaga 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 | Malaga 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%
✗
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

