Malaga vs Almeria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Betiball's prediction for Malaga vs Almeria on 21 December 2025 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Malaga vs Almeria preview before placing your bet.

Malaga vs Almeria: Starting Lineups Time : 21/12/2025 09:00

Malaga
2 - 1
Finished
Almeria
90+5' event Victor Garcia Marin
90' event Carlos Puga
83' event Julen Lobete Cienfuegos / Chupete
83' event Haitam Abaida / David Larrubia
81' event Chupete
81' event Chupete
74' event Aaron Ochoa / Izan Merino
74' event Adrian Nino / Joaquin Munoz Benavides
66' event Rafa Rodriguez / Carlos Dotor
41' event Diego Murillo
36' event Izan Merino
33' event Daniel Lorenzo Guerrero
event 90+4' Dion Lopy
event 79' Stefan Džodić / Sergio Arribas Calvo
event 76' Nelson Montealegre
event 75' Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao / Thalys Gomes De Araujo
event 69' Sergio Arribas Calvo
event 64' Marcos Luna / Daijiro Chirino
event 46' Arnau Puigmal / Aridane Hernandez Umpierrez
event 46' Alex Centelles / Alex Munoz
event 27' Daijiro Chirino
event 24' Alex Munoz
90+5' event Victor Garcia Marin
event 90+4' Dion Lopy
90' event Carlos Puga
event 79' Stefan Džodić / Sergio Arribas Calvo
83' event Julen Lobete Cienfuegos / Chupete
event 76' Nelson Montealegre
83' event Haitam Abaida / David Larrubia
event 75' Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao / Thalys Gomes De Araujo
81' event Chupete
event 69' Sergio Arribas Calvo
81' event Chupete
event 64' Marcos Luna / Daijiro Chirino
74' event Aaron Ochoa / Izan Merino
event 46' Arnau Puigmal / Aridane Hernandez Umpierrez
74' event Adrian Nino / Joaquin Munoz Benavides
event 46' Alex Centelles / Alex Munoz
66' event Rafa Rodriguez / Carlos Dotor
event 27' Daijiro Chirino
41' event Diego Murillo
event 24' Alex Munoz
36' event Izan Merino
33' event Daniel Lorenzo Guerrero
Malaga Malaga
Substitutions
#7 Haitam Abaida
#2 Jokin Gabilondo
#17 Eneko Jauregi
#24 Julen Lobete Cienfuegos
#13 Carlos Lopez Nogueras
#20 Francisco Javier Montero Rubio
#21 Adrian Nino
#35 Aaron Ochoa
#31 Rafita
#37 Rafa Rodriguez
Malaga Malaga Almeria Almeria
15Shots15
7Shots on Goal7
20Fouls8
1Corner Kick2
8Free kick19
1Offside3
5Yellow card4
4Save5
12Successful Tackles14
14Interceptions13
26Long pass35
0Successful center4
8Shots off goal8
0Hit The Post1
12Tackle14
8Dribbles13
28Throw-in24
294Passes499
75Attacks85
34Dangerous attacks39
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
1BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
10ShotsInsideBox6
5ShotsOutsideBox8
39DuelsWon62
1.52ExpectedGoals1.6
1.4xGOpenPlay0.52
1.52xGNonPenalty0.81
2.03xGOT1.67
24Touches In Opposition Box17
5AccurateCrosses16
33GroundDuelsWon52
6AerialDuelsWon10
19Clearances12
Almeria Almeria
Substitutions
#20 Alex Centelles
#29 Stefan Džodić
#32 Pedro Fidel Cedillo Segura
#6 André Filipe Horta
#31 Bruno Iribarne
#26 Houssam Kounia
#12 Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao
#16 Marcos Luna
#13 Fernando Martinez
#36 Marko Perovic
#2 Arnau Puigmal
Commentary
90+5' Victor Garcia Marin - Malaga receive a yellow card
90+4' Dion Lopy - Almeria receive a yellow card
90' Carlos Puga - Malaga receive a yellow card
83' Malaga — substitution: Julen Lobete Cienfuegos / Chupete
83' Malaga — substitution: Haitam Abaida / David Larrubia
81' Chupete - Malaga receive a yellow card
81' Goal! Chupete - Malaga
79' Almeria — substitution: Stefan Džodić / Sergio Arribas Calvo
76' Nelson Montealegre - Almeria receive a yellow card
75' Almeria — substitution: Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao / Thalys Gomes De Araujo
74' Malaga — substitution: Aaron Ochoa / Izan Merino
74' Malaga — substitution: Adrian Nino / Joaquin Munoz Benavides
69' Penalty scored! Sergio Arribas Calvo - Almeria
66' Malaga — substitution: Rafa Rodriguez / Carlos Dotor
64' Almeria — substitution: Marcos Luna / Daijiro Chirino
46' Almeria — substitution: Arnau Puigmal / Aridane Hernandez Umpierrez
46' Almeria — substitution: Alex Centelles / Alex Munoz
41' Diego Murillo - Malaga receive a yellow card
36' Izan Merino - Malaga receive a yellow card
33' Goal! Daniel Lorenzo Guerrero - Malaga
27' Daijiro Chirino - Almeria receive a yellow card
24' Alex Munoz - Almeria receive a yellow card

How We Build the Malaga vs Almeria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Malaga vs Almeria on 21 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Malaga vs Almeria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Malaga's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Almeria's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Malaga and Almeria sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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