Granada CF vs Málaga CF: match statistics
Granada CF demonstrates solid home form with a +5 goal difference and 36% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.36 goals per home match with high possession (53%) and a favorable xG ratio (1.6 to 1.07). Málaga CF struggles in away matches with a negative goal difference of -5 and only 31% wins on the road. The visitors concede an average of 1.38 goals in away matches, which is higher than Granada's average at home. Although Málaga sits higher in the table (5th place) and has better recent overall form (1.8 PPG), their away weakness (62% losses) and Granada's advantage on home turf favor the hosts. We expect a tight encounter with a slight edge for the hosts, reflected by the close probabilities for all outcomes.
Granada CF vs Málaga CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Granada CF played against Málaga CF in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Granada CF has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Málaga CF has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Granada CF scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.19. Málaga CF scores 1.48 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Granada CF's games and 59% of Málaga CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 59%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Málaga CF has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.39 per game. Granada CF takes 12.9 shots per game, while Málaga CF takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Granada CF leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Málaga CF leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Granada CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Málaga CF, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Segunda División games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 48% 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
Granada CF demonstrates solid home form with a +5 goal difference and 36% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.36 goals per home match with high possession (53%) and a favorable xG ratio (1.6 to 1.07). Málaga CF struggles in away matches with a negative goal difference of -5 and only 31% wins on the road. The visitors concede an average of 1.38 goals in away matches, which is higher than Granada's average at home. Although Málaga sits higher in the table (5th place) and has better recent overall form (1.8 PPG), their away weakness (62% losses) and Granada's advantage on home turf favor the hosts. We expect a tight encounter with a slight edge for the hosts, reflected by the close probabilities for all outcomes.
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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
| Granada CF | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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.
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 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Granada CF · 1.48 goals / game - Málaga CF
Granada CF scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Málaga CF scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Granada CF keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 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 - Granada CF
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Granada CF · 1.56 pts / game - Málaga CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Granada CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 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 41% of games and wins 48%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Granada CF
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
| Granada CF | Liga | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.37 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 56% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 66% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 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
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 Granada CF'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 Granada CF vs Málaga CF?
The Segunda División match finished Granada CF 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 Granada CF vs Málaga CF?
Granada CF score 1.19 goals per game on average and Málaga CF 1.48. The Segunda División average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Granada CF's matches and 59% of Málaga CF's.
What form are Granada CF and Málaga CF in?
Over the last 5 games Granada CF have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Málaga CF 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Granada CF vs Málaga CF?
The statistical background for Granada CF vs Málaga CF — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.