Málaga CF vs Almería: match statistics
Málaga CF vs Almería: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Málaga CF played against Almería in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on December 21, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Málaga CF has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Almería has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Málaga CF scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.28. Almería scores 1.89 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Málaga CF's games and 67% of Almería's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Almería has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.45 per game. Málaga CF takes 12.4 shots per game, while Almería takes 15.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Málaga CF leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Almería leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.11 after halftime.
When the teams score
Málaga CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Almería, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Segunda División games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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 | Almería | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Málaga CF · 1.4 pts / game - Almería
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.
Almería is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Málaga CF · 1.89 goals / game - Almería
Málaga CF scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Almería keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).
Almería scores in 94% of games (17 of 18 meczów), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Almería
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.
Almería is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Málaga CF · 1.56 pts / game - Almería
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. 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.
Almería - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Málaga CF
Almería
* 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 | Almería | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.61 | 2.51 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 29% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Málaga CF vs Almería?
The Segunda División match finished Málaga CF 2:1 Almería. 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 Almería?
Málaga CF score 1.33 goals per game on average and Almería 1.89. The Segunda División average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Málaga CF's matches and 67% of Almería's.
What form are Málaga CF and Almería in?
Over the last 5 games Málaga CF have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Almería 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Málaga CF vs Almería?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Málaga CF vs Almería: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.