7 October 2018 at 16:00

Referee: Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Deportivo La Coruna

Away Record: Malaga

W 152D 132L 129
Over 2.539
Goals scored475

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga drew 1:1. The match was played in Segunda División 2018. Goals were scored by A. N'Diaye 54′, Carlos Fernández 76′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Deportivo La Coruna had 55% possession while Malaga held 45%. Deportivo La Coruna had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 5 (3 on target) for Malaga. Deportivo La Coruna made 3 substitutions, Malaga made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga — 2 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Deportivo La Coruna
Malaga
Kick Off
40′Jack Harper
Half Time
46′
J. AñorDani Pacheco
54′
A. N'Diaye
Carles GilC. Santos
64′
D. MorenoEdu Expósito
71′
72′
Javi OntiverosH. Boussefiane
73′Ivan Rodríguez
Carlos Fernández

assist: Álex Bergantiños

76′
Quique78′
80′Adrián González
87′
J. HarperHéctor Hernández
Carlos FernándezBóveda
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Deportivo La Coruna had 55% possession against Malaga's 45%. Deportivo La Coruna registered 8 shots (2 on target) while Malaga managed 5 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 9–19.

2Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal2
8Total Shots5
0Blocked Shots0
5Shots insidebox3
3Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls19
6Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards5
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
466Total passes372
385Passes accurate281
83%Passes %76%

Lineups

Deportivo La Coruna lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under Natxo González, while Malaga deployed a 4-4-2 under Juan Muñiz.

Defensive Solidity

Deportivo La Coruna deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Malaga's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Deportivo La Coruna field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Malaga's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Deportivo La Coruna start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Malaga averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Deportivo La Coruna4-3-1-24-4-2Malaga
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Giménez22Marí2Simón3Saúl6Duarte14Krohn-D.4Bergant.20Moreno10Gil7Quique18Fernánd.1Munir4Hernánd.15Ricca29Rodrígu.5Torres21N'Diaye8Adrián10Añor17Ontiver.9Blanco30Harper

Substitutes

Coach: Natxo González

Substitutes

Coach: Juan Muñiz

Deportivo La CorunaPosition StrengthMalaga
Deportivo La Coruna4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperDani Giménez
22DefenderPablo Marí
2DefenderDavid Simón
3DefenderSaúl
6DefenderDomingos Duarte
14MidfielderM. Krohn-Dehli
4MidfielderÁlex Bergantiños
20MidfielderD. Moreno
10MidfielderCarles Gil
7ForwardQuique
18ForwardCarlos Fernández
Malaga4-4-2
1GoalkeeperMunir
4DefenderLuis Hernández
15DefenderF. Ricca
29DefenderIván Rodríguez
5DefenderPau Torres
21MidfielderA. N'Diaye
8MidfielderAdrián
10MidfielderJ. Añor
17MidfielderJavi Ontiveros
9ForwardG. Blanco
30ForwardJ. Harper

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Deportivo La Coruna have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Malaga show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Deportivo La Coruna

WDDWDW

Malaga

LWDDDW

Deportivo La Coruna vs Malaga Head to Head Results

Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga have met 21 times — Deportivo La Coruna won 6, Malaga won 8, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Malaga leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 55 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.62 per match (26 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Malaga are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2016.

6

Deportivo La Coruna

7

Drawn

8

Malaga

Goals: 26Goals: 29

Recent Meetings (21)

4 Apr 2026Deportivo La Coruna1 – 1Malaga
12 Oct 2025Malaga3 – 0Deportivo La Coruna
11 Jan 2025Malaga1 – 1Deportivo La Coruna
6 Oct 2024Deportivo La Coruna0 – 0Malaga
8 Jul 2020Malaga1 – 0Deportivo La Coruna
20 Oct 2019Deportivo La Coruna0 – 2Malaga
15 Jun 2019Malaga0 – 1Deportivo La Coruna
12 Jun 2019Deportivo La Coruna4 – 2Malaga
24 Feb 2019Malaga0 – 0Deportivo La Coruna
6 Apr 2018Deportivo La Coruna3 – 2Malaga
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 17 Apr 2026