17 May 2025 at 19:00
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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: Malaga
Away Record: Sporting Gijon
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Malaga defeated Sporting Gijon 2:1. The match was played in Segunda División 2024. Goals were scored by J. Otero 59′, Chupe 67′, Chupe 83′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Malaga had 54% possession while Sporting Gijon held 46%. Malaga had 17 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Sporting Gijon. Malaga made 5 substitutions, Sporting Gijon made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Malaga and Sporting Gijon — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Guille Rosas
assist: David Larrubia
assist: Víctor García
Match Statistics
Malaga had 54% possession against Sporting Gijon's 46%. Malaga registered 17 shots (6 on target) while Sporting Gijon managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 9–3. Fouls committed: 6–11.
Lineups
Malaga lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Sergio Pellicer, while Sporting Gijon deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Asier Garitano.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Malaga is 7.00, compared to 6.89 for Sporting Gijon. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Malaga's highest-rated starter is Álex Pastor (7.50), while Sporting Gijon's best-rated player is J. Otero (7.10).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Malaga have contributed 29 goals and 13 assists this season, led by Chupe (16G). Sporting Gijon's starters account for 26 goals and 23 assists, spearheaded by J. Otero (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Malaga deploy 4 defenders rated 7.07 on average, against Sporting Gijon's 4-man backline averaging 6.80. 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
Malaga field 4 midfielders averaging 6.79, versus Sporting Gijon's 5 rated 6.88. 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
Malaga start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.16, compared to 1 for Sporting Gijon averaging 7.10. 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.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 79% for Malaga and 73% for Sporting Gijon. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Malaga's starters have collected 28 yellow cards this season, compared to 18 for Sporting Gijon. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Malaga's starting XI is 25.9 (youngest: Izan Merino (19), oldest: Luismi (33)), while Sporting Gijon average 27.0 (youngest: Guille Rosas (25), oldest: Rubén Yáñez (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Malaga's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 31 for Sporting Gijon. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Sergio Pellicer
Substitutes
Coach: Asier Garitano
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Malaga have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Sporting Gijon show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Malaga vs Sporting Gijon Head to Head Results
Malaga and Sporting Gijon have met 20 times — Malaga won 9, Sporting Gijon won 5, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Malaga leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (26 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Malaga are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2016.
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