UD Almería vs Malaga CF, Segunda Division 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UD Almería vs Malaga CF — Segunda Division at UD Almeria Stadium.
- UD Almería 42 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Malaga 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)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almería | 42 | 75 |
| 4 | Malaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 5 | UD Las Palmas | 42 | 73 |
| 6 | CD Castellon | 42 | 72 |
| 7 | Burgos CF | 42 | 72 |
| 8 | SD Eibar | 42 | 67 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 42 | 61 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 42 | 61 |
| 11 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 12 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 59 |
| 13 | Andorra CF | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 42 | 48 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 42 | 47 |
| 16 | CD Leganes | 42 | 46 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid CF | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 42 | 43 |
| 19 | CD Mirandes | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
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 Almería | 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 |
Season Stats
| UD Almería | Malaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #4 |
| 75 | Points | 73 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 22 / 9 / 11 | W / D / L | 21 / 10 / 11 |
| 80 | Scored | 75 |
| 61 | Conceded | 52 |
| +19 | GD | +23 |
| 1.79 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 52% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
UD Almería are 3rd (75 pts). Malaga CF are 4th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! UD Almeria welcome Malaga CF for this crunch clash at UD Almeria Stadium.
- 5' UD Almeria are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Malaga CF's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andre Horta.
- 13' Spain international Adri Embarba has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 23' The 24-year-old Federico Bonini has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodriguez Ruiz on 24.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Malaga CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' UD Almeria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Francisco Montero on 36 minutes.
- 41' Haitam Abaida has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 84 appearances.
- 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' What a strike from Adri Embarba! The score is 1-0.
- 55' Malaga CF have won 64 goals from 84 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' 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.
- 63' What a moment for Adri Embarba! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' Another substitution for Malaga CF to replace Rodriguez Ruiz by Adrian on 64 minute.
- 67' What a strike from Adrian! The score is 2-1.
- 72' Guilherme Guedes is replacing Andre Horta for the UD Almeria side.
- 77' Francisco Montero is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for UD Almeria so far.
- 78' UD Almeria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thalys is hanging Miguel on the field on 78 minute.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Einar Galilea. He replaces Francisco Montero on 82 minute.
- 84' Haitam Abaida makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Malaga CF are in front.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Jon Morcillo. He replaces Adri Embarba on 87 minute.
- 90' Puga catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- 90' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Carlos Dotor is withdrawn and Ramon Enriquez Rodriguez gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — UD Almeria 3-2 Malaga 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
Malaga 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
2.21
UD Almería xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Malaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UD Almería win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
UD Almería or Draw
70%
Draw or Malaga CF
52%
UD Almería or Malaga CF
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.4%
3 – 3
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — UD Almería
| Handicap | UD Almería covers | Push | Malaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 18% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Malaga CF keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.