UD Almeria vs Malaga CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UD Almería vs Málaga CF — Segunda Division at UD Almeria Stadium.
- UD Almería 13 games · 29 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)
5 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 13.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UD Almería | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | CD Castellon | 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 | Córdoba 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Malaga 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 Coruna | 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
46%
Clean Sheets
UD Almeria this season
UD Almeria this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
UD Almeria
0-15
3/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
3/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
UD Almeria
| Miguel De la Fuente | 8 G | 1 A |
| Brian Cipenga | 3 G | 4 A |
| Javi Munoz | 2 G | 3 A |
| Nico Melamed | 2 G | 1 A |
| Daijiro Chirino | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at UD Almeria Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' UD Almería are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 8' Andre Horta picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. UD Almería and Málaga CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' UD Almería seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' Rodriguez Ruiz was booked on 24.
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Munoz, as he is very good at scoring at UD Almeria Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' It’s high time Rubí made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' A moment of madness from Francisco Montero on 36 minutes earns him a card. Malaga CF will be frustrated.
- 41' UD Almería started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' 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.
- 50' Adri Embarba does the damage! The net is bulging and UD Almeria surge ahead!
- 55' The travelling Málaga CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 60' 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.
- 63' GOAL! Adri Embarba scores on 63. Assisted by Alex Munoz
- 64' Adrian has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodriguez Ruiz on 64 minute.
- 67' What a moment for Adrian! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Andre Horta makes way for Guilherme Guedes at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from UD Almeria.
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' UD Almeria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thalys is hanging Miguel on the field on 78 minute.
- 82' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Francisco Montero is replaced by Einar Galilea on 82 minute.
- 84' A goal from the Morocco international Haitam Abaida! He fires home on 84 to make it 0-4!
- 87' UD Almeria make a change. Adri Embarba trudges off to be replaced by Jon Morcillo on 87 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Puga on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Malaga CF team. Carlos Dotor is replaced by Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez on 90 minute.
- Full Time. UD Almería beats Málaga CF
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 |
| Adrian | 1 |
| Haitam Abaida | 1 |
| Sergio Arribas | 1 |
| Antonio Cordero | 1 |
| Daniel Sanchez | 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.