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
Key match information
Córdoba played Málaga CF in Segunda División (Spain). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Córdoba: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Málaga CF: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Córdoba scores 1.29 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Málaga CF scores 1.48 and concedes 1.24. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Córdoba 67%, Málaga CF 62%. Over 2.5: Córdoba 52%, Málaga CF 57%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Córdoba has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.49. Córdoba: 14.6 shots per match, Málaga CF: 12.9.
Match halves
Córdoba: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.76. Málaga CF: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Córdoba: 61-75 (6 goals). Málaga CF: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Segunda División: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Málaga CF is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Córdoba · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.29 goals / match - Córdoba · 1.48 goals / match - Málaga CF
Córdoba is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Córdoba · 1.24 goals / match - Málaga CF
Córdoba scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Málaga CF scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Córdoba keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 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 - Córdoba
Over / Under - Málaga CF
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 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / match - Córdoba · 1.62 pts / match - Málaga CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Córdoba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Córdoba
Málaga CF
* 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
| Córdoba | Liga | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Córdoba 0 - 1 - 0 Málaga CF. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.