Málaga vs Castellón Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Málaga vs Castellón

Málaga take on Castellón at Estadio La Rosaleda, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 25 April.

Málaga and Castellón could score a few goals between them and we’re keen to back the -135 when it comes to Over 2.5. This can be wagered with confidence on the Total Goals market and we’re expecting a payout.

Málaga were beaten last game and this was on their travels at UD Almeria Stadium. Almería claimed a 3-2 win. Juan Funes' men enjoyed 54% possession and had four shots on target, while Adrian Nino and Haitam Abaida each scored one goal.

Castellón claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-1 win occurred against Burgos at Estadio Skyfi Castalia. The Castellón de la Plana team enjoyed 64% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Ousmane Nana Camara, Alex Calatrava and Awer Mabil all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of home side Castellón when they last played Málaga, with the clash taking place at Estadio Skyfi Castalia. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved Málaga winning three times and Castellón registering two victories.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Málaga	42	21	10	11	75	52	23	75:52	73
6	Castellón	42	20	12	10	70	51	19	70:51	72

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 11.6 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. Málaga have had 51.3% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Chupe has found the net 6 times, with Adrian Nino and Joaquin Munoz scoring 3 each. Aaron Ochoa is the top assists maker on 3.

Castellón have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 1.7 goals. Pablo Hernandez's side average 58.2% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 7.6 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Ousmane Nana Camara and Alex Calatrava with 4, while Fabrizio Brignani has 3. Pablo Santiago is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Adrian Nino, Izan Merino, Carlos Dotor, Joaquin Munoz, Aaron Ochoa, Chupe.

Castellón confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Romain Matthys (GK), Jeremy Mellot, Fabrizio Brignani, Agustin Sienra, Lucas Alcazar, Alex Calatrava, Pablo Santiago, Diego Barri, Brian Cipenga, Ousmane Nana Camara, Adam Jakobsen.

Málaga vs Castellón Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Málaga vs Castellón betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

There is a generous -135 available when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be scored and that looks too good an opportunity to miss. Bet on at least three goals to be netted in this La Liga 2 clash.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best La Liga 2 stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Málaga vs Castellón league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Málaga games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Málaga games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Castellón games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Castellón games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Castellón games on the road.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 57.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Málaga 1 - 2 Castellón

We’re taking a chance on Castellón to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ousmane Nana Camara to Score +200

Ousmane Nana Camara (Castellón) has managed four goals in his past nine La Liga 2 games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +200.

Latest Ousmane Nana Camara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+475

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Corners Prediction

Castellón Over 4.5 Corners -123

Castellón have had over 4.5 corners in five consecutive matches, with Málaga conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four home games. The Castellón Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -123.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Málaga

Total

10.20 4.50 5.70

Home

8.80 4.40 4.40

Away

10.60 4.50 6.10

Castellón

Total

9.20 5.50 3.70

Home

7.70 4.30 3.40

Away

11.50 7.30 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-133

Málaga Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-143

Castellón Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+650

2

-112

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Málaga vs Castellón Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +143 for Castellón to triumph in this La Liga 2 clash, with Málaga trading at a price of +160 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +250.

If Castellón only draw with Málaga, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +107 if they’re able to land a victory.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -200.

The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every La Liga 2 match before making a decision.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+250

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+135

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-400

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-109

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+132

Carlos Ruiz Rubio is the First Goalscorer favourite at +450. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +170.

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Ousmane Nana Camara (Castellón)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Álex Calatrava (Castellón)

First

+195

Anytime

+500

Israel Suero (Castellón)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Awer Mabil (Castellón)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Brian Cipenga (Castellón)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Raúl Sánchez (Castellón)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Douglas Aurélio (Castellón)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Josue Dorrio (Málaga)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Diego Murillo (Málaga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Jérémy Mellot (Castellón)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Puga (Málaga)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Einar Galilea (Málaga)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Salvador Ruiz (Castellón)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jokin Gabilondo (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Darko Brasanac (Málaga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Victor Garcia Marin (Málaga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Dani Sánchez (Málaga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Stats: La Liga 2 matches only
Málaga are unbeaten over their previous ten games at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' men have recorded seven victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Castellón haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches on the road. The Castellón de la Plana team have recorded five draws, three losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The most recent Estadio La Rosaleda meeting saw Málaga claim a 1-0 win over Castellón.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Málaga Home Stats		7-3-0	3.10	2.10	1.00	6	4	6	4
Castellón Away Stats		2-5-3	2.90	1.40	1.50	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Málaga vs Castellón Lineups & Team News

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