Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié: match statistics
Málaga CF demonstrates a clear advantage at their home ground with an impressive record of 62% wins in home matches and an average of 2 goals scored per game. The hosts are in 6th place in the table and have a positive goal difference of +13 in home matches, while Albacete has a neutral away record (0). The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable (1.8 vs 1.4 points per game), but Málaga is significantly more effective at home, as evidenced by their high shot conversion rate (13%) and possession advantage (53%). Albacete struggles to score goals away from home (23% of matches without a goal) and concedes an average of 1.31 goals, which could be crucial given the hosts' offensive potential. The xG statistics also favor Málaga (1.76 vs 1.43), suggesting a higher quality of chances created. Considering all factors, a home win is the most likely scenario, although Albacete's solid defense (46% clean sheets) could make it difficult and ensure that a draw remains a realistic option.
Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Málaga CF play Albacete Balompié in Segunda División (Spain). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Málaga CF: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Albacete Balompié: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Málaga CF scores 1.72 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Albacete Balompié scores 1.33 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Málaga CF 61%, Albacete Balompié 57%. Over 2.5: Málaga CF 57%, Albacete Balompié 50%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Málaga CF has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.44. Málaga CF: 13.9 shots per match, Albacete Balompié: 13.1.
Match halves
Málaga CF: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.00. Albacete Balompié: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Málaga CF: 76-90+ (22 goals). Albacete Balompié: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Segunda División: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Málaga CF demonstrates a clear advantage at their home ground with an impressive record of 62% wins in home matches and an average of 2 goals scored per game. The hosts are in 6th place in the table and have a positive goal difference of +13 in home matches, while Albacete has a neutral away record (0). The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is comparable (1.8 vs 1.4 points per game), but Málaga is significantly more effective at home, as evidenced by their high shot conversion rate (13%) and possession advantage (53%). Albacete struggles to score goals away from home (23% of matches without a goal) and concedes an average of 1.31 goals, which could be crucial given the hosts' offensive potential. The xG statistics also favor Málaga (1.76 vs 1.43), suggesting a higher quality of chances created. Considering all factors, a home win is the most likely scenario, although Albacete's solid defense (46% clean sheets) could make it difficult and ensure that a draw remains a realistic option.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Málaga CF | Albacete Balompié | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Albacete Balompié is 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Málaga CF · 2.4 pts / match - Albacete Balompié
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 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.72 goals / match - Málaga CF · 1.33 goals / match - Albacete Balompié
Málaga CF is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Málaga CF · 1.31 goals / match - Albacete Balompié
Málaga CF scores in 85% of matches (39 of 46 matches), while Albacete Balompié keeps a clean sheet in 33% (14 of 42 matches).
Albacete Balompié scores in 79% of matches (33 of 42 matches), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 28% (13 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Málaga CF
Over / Under — Albacete Balompié
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Málaga CF · 1.19 pts / match - Albacete Balompié
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Albacete Balompié - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (22 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Málaga CF
Albacete Balompié
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Segunda División).
Teams vs league
| Málaga CF | Liga | Albacete Balompié | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.89 | 2.63 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Málaga CF 1 - 0 - 0 Albacete Balompié. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié?
The Segunda División match finished Málaga CF 1:0 Albacete Balompié. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié?
Málaga CF score 1.72 goals per game on average and Albacete Balompié 1.33. The Segunda División average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Málaga CF's matches and 57% of Albacete Balompié's.
What form are Málaga CF and Albacete Balompié in?
Over the last 5 games Málaga CF have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Albacete Balompié 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Málaga CF vs Albacete Balompié: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.