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
Key match information
Granada CF played Málaga CF in Segunda División (Spain). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Granada CF: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Málaga CF: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Granada CF scores 1.19 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Málaga CF scores 1.48 and concedes 1.15. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Granada CF 56%, Málaga CF 59%. Over 2.5: Granada CF 44%, Málaga CF 59%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Málaga CF has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.39. Granada CF: 12.9 shots per match, Málaga CF: 13.2.
Match halves
Granada CF: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.48. Málaga CF: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Granada CF: 16-30 (8 goals). Málaga CF: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Segunda División: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 48%.
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
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.19 goals / match - Granada CF · 1.48 goals / match - Málaga CF
Granada CF scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 matches).
Málaga CF scores in 81% of matches (22 of 27 matches), while Granada CF keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 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 - Granada CF
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Granada CF · 1.56 pts / match - Málaga CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Granada CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 26%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 48%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Granada CF
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
| Granada CF | Liga | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Granada CF 0 - 1 - 0 Málaga CF. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.