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
Game details
Málaga CF played against Albacete Balompié in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Málaga CF has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Albacete Balompié has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Málaga CF scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.19. Albacete Balompié scores 1.23 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Málaga CF's games and 54% of Albacete Balompié's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 46%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Málaga CF has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.46 per game. Málaga CF takes 13.1 shots per game, while Albacete Balompié takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Málaga CF leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Albacete Balompié leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Málaga CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Albacete Balompié, it is minutes 46-60 (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 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws 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
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.
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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
| Málaga CF | Albacete Balompié | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.28 |
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.
Albacete Balompié is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Málaga CF · 2 pts / game - 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 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Málaga CF · 1.23 goals / game - Albacete Balompié
Málaga CF is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Málaga CF · 1.42 goals / game - Albacete Balompié
Málaga CF scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Albacete Balompié keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 meczów).
Albacete Balompié scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - Málaga CF
Over / Under - Albacete Balompié
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 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / game - Málaga CF · 1.04 pts / game - Albacete Balompié
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Albacete Balompié - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Málaga CF
Albacete Balompié
* 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
| Málaga CF | Liga | Albacete Balompié | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.69 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 56% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 49% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 67% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 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 Málaga CF's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Albacete Balompié. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
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 1.50 goals per game on average and Albacete Balompié 1.23. The Segunda División average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Málaga CF's matches and 54% of Albacete Balompié's.
What form are Málaga CF and Albacete Balompié in?
Over the last 5 games Málaga CF have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Albacete Balompié 3-1-1 (2.00 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.