UD Almeria vs Málaga CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UD Almería vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at UD Almeria Stadium.
- UD Almería 6 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Málaga CF 42 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jon Gonzalez Esteban (Spain)
- Assistant 1 David Perez de Colosia (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Luis Miguel Marin Robles (Spain)
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Málaga CF | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Real Racing Club de Santander | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | CD Leganes | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | CD Castellon | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Real Sociedad B | H | 5–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | SD Huesca | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | UD Almeria | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | UD Las Palmas | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | RC Deportivo La Coruña | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Andorra CF | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Mar | CD Leganes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Cadiz CF | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
UD Almeria this season
UD Almeria this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UD Almeria
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UD Almeria
| Javi Munoz | 2 G | 2 A |
| Nico Melamed | 2 G | 1 A |
| Federico Bonini | 1 G | |
| Stefan Dzodic | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at UD Almeria Stadium as UD Almeria face off against Malaga CF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Andre Horta on 8 minutes.
- 13' Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both UD Almeria and Malaga CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 23' Alex Munoz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 24' That looks like a foul for a card for Rodriguez Ruiz.
- 29' Adri Embarba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Malaga CF so far.
- 34' UD Almeria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' The referee shows Malaga CF player a card on 36.
- 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
- 50' Adri Embarba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. UD Almeria must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' It’s high time Juan Funes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 63' Assisted by Alex Munoz with the perfectly-timed delivery and Adri Embarba makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 64' A tactical swap from Malaga CF — Adrian on, Rodriguez Ruiz off on 64 minutes.
- 67' The Spain forward Adrian breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 2-1!
- 72' The UD Almeria bench stirs into life. Andre Horta is withdrawn and Guilherme Guedes gets his opportunity.
- 77' Miguel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 329 appearances.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Thalys. He replaces Miguel on 78 minute.
- 82' Einar Galilea gets the nod from Malaga CF. He replaces Francisco Montero and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Against the run of play, Haitam Abaida has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 87' Jon Morcillo gets the nod from UD Almeria. He replaces Adri Embarba and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A moment of madness from Puga on 90 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 90' The crowd applauds Carlos Dotor as he leaves the pitch. Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez steps in for Malaga CF.
- The points are shared — UD Almeria 3-2 Malaga CF. Honours even.
Lineups
UD Almería Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 1
- 23
- 24
- 3
- 6
- 2
- 18
- 11
- 22
- 29
Bench
- 12
- 20
- 4
- 13
- 7
- 8
- 19
- 21
- 31
- 9
- 16
Coach
Rubí
Málaga CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 1
-
11
Joaquin Munoz ↓ Haitam Abaida 82'
- 12
-
25
Josue Dorrio ↓ Aaron Ochoa 64'
- 16
- 3
- 23
- 9
- 31
-
37
Rodriguez Ruiz ↓ Adrian 64'
Bench
- 5
- 17
- 24
-
21
Adrian ↑ 64'
- 2
- 14
-
35
Aaron Ochoa ↑ 64'
- 13
-
4
Einar Galilea ↑ 82'
-
7
Haitam Abaida ↑ 82'
-
6
Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez ↑ 90'
- 36
Coach
Juan Funes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Baptistao | 2 |
| Adri Embarba | 2 |
| Daniel Sanchez | 1 |
| Adrian | 1 |
| Haitam Abaida | 1 |
| Sergio Arribas | 1 |
| Antonio Cordero | 1 |
Head to Head
UD Almería Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
UD Almería xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UD Almería win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
UD Almería or Draw
72%
Draw or Málaga CF
53%
UD Almería or Málaga CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — UD Almería
| Handicap | UD Almería covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.