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 played Albacete Balompié in Segunda División (Spain). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Málaga CF: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Albacete Balompié: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Málaga CF scores 1.50 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Albacete Balompié scores 1.23 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Málaga CF 62%, Albacete Balompié 54%. Over 2.5: Málaga CF 62%, Albacete Balompié 46%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Málaga CF has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.46. Málaga CF: 13.1 shots per match, Albacete Balompié: 13.3.
Match halves
Málaga CF: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.81. Albacete Balompié: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.92.
Goals by minute
Málaga CF: 31-45+ (10 goals). Albacete Balompié: 46-60 (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 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Albacete Balompié is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Málaga CF · 2 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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Málaga CF · 1.23 goals / match - Albacete Balompié
Málaga CF is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Málaga CF · 1.42 goals / match - Albacete Balompié
Málaga CF scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Albacete Balompié keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 matches).
Albacete Balompié scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / match - Málaga CF · 1.04 pts / match - Albacete Balompié
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 46%. 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 19% of matches and wins 35%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 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 | ▲ 2.69 | 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
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 1.50 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.