Córdoba vs Málaga CF: match statistics
Córdoba displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and just 10% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches overall (3 wins, 2 draws) and have conceded only 2 goals. Málaga CF has a poor away record – just 30% wins on the road, 60% losses, and only 10% clean sheets. xG statistics also favor Córdoba (1.75 vs 1.22), suggesting a higher quality of chances created. The difference in possession (59% vs 51%) and shooting accuracy further supports the hosts' advantage. Considering all factors, Córdoba has a realistic chance of winning, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the defensive solidity of both teams in recent matches.
Córdoba vs Málaga CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Córdoba played against Málaga CF in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Córdoba has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Málaga CF has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Córdoba scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.14. Málaga CF scores 1.48 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Córdoba's games and 62% of Málaga CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 57%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Córdoba has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.49 per game. Córdoba takes 14.6 shots per game, while Málaga CF takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Córdoba leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Málaga CF leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Córdoba's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Málaga CF, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Segunda División games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Córdoba displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and just 10% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches overall (3 wins, 2 draws) and have conceded only 2 goals. Málaga CF has a poor away record – just 30% wins on the road, 60% losses, and only 10% clean sheets. xG statistics also favor Córdoba (1.75 vs 1.22), suggesting a higher quality of chances created. The difference in possession (59% vs 51%) and shooting accuracy further supports the hosts' advantage. Considering all factors, Córdoba has a realistic chance of winning, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the defensive solidity of both teams in recent matches.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Córdoba | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Málaga CF is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Córdoba · 2.6 pts / game - Málaga CF
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Málaga CF is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Córdoba · 1.48 goals / game - Málaga CF
Córdoba is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Córdoba · 1.24 goals / game - Málaga CF
Córdoba scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Málaga CF scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Córdoba keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Córdoba
Over / Under - Málaga CF
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Málaga CF is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Córdoba · 1.62 pts / game - Málaga CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Córdoba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Córdoba
Málaga CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Segunda División).
Teams vs league
| Córdoba | Liga | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Córdoba's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Málaga CF. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Córdoba vs Málaga CF?
The Segunda División match finished Córdoba 0:1 Málaga CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Córdoba vs Málaga CF?
Córdoba score 1.29 goals per game on average and Málaga CF 1.48. The Segunda División average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Córdoba's matches and 62% of Málaga CF's.
What form are Córdoba and Málaga CF in?
Over the last 5 games Córdoba have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Málaga CF 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Córdoba vs Málaga CF?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Córdoba vs Málaga CF: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.