Malaga vs Gijon Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half0 - 1
11
J. Dubasin
scored for Gijon
25
J. Dubasin
was sent off
45
C. Dotor
was sent off
45+8
A. Cuenca
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 1
54
Chupete
scored for Malaga
61
J. Smith
was cautioned
61
R. Yanez
was cautioned
81
D. Murillo
was cautioned
86
J. Munoz
scored for Malaga
89
C. Gelabert
was cautioned
90+2
J. Otero
was cautioned
Malaga welcome Sporting Gijon to La Rosaleda on 09 May 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Spain La Liga2 schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Malaga prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Sporting Gijon operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Malaga
WWLLW
Sporting Gijon
LLLWL
Malaga have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
In contrast, Sporting Gijon have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Malaga (Home)
WLWDW
Sporting Gijon (Away)
LLLLL
There is little difference in Malaga's performance across venues.
A clear home bias is evident in Sporting Gijon's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Malaga
----+
Sporting Gijon
---+-
Malaga have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Likewise, Sporting Gijon are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Malaga (Home)
--++-
Sporting Gijon (Away)
-----
Malaga show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Sporting Gijon show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Malaga
++++-
Sporting Gijon
++++-
Malaga are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Likewise, Sporting Gijon have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Malaga (Home)
++--+
Sporting Gijon (Away)
++-+-
Malaga's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Only small differences appear in Sporting Gijon's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Malaga
+++++
Sporting Gijon
++++-
Malaga have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Sporting Gijon show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Malaga (Home)
+++-+
Sporting Gijon (Away)
++-+-
Malaga's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Sporting Gijon attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Match Information
Referee: Rafael Sanchez Lopez
Venue: La Rosaleda
Malaga vs Gijon Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
1.93
xG
1.02
66
Ball Posession (%)
34
2
Big Chances
2
1
Cautions
5
1
Expulsions
1
24
Shots
5
7
Shots on Goal
2
9
Shots Blocked
1
19
Shots inside Box
4
5
Shots outside Box
1
1
Hit Woodwork
1
4
Fouls
11
9
Corner Kicks
1
16
Throw Ins
11
1
Saves
4
11
Free Kicks
4
2
Offsides
3
633
Passes Total
332
571
Passes Completed
264
292
Passes in the final 3rd Total
79
249
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
50
55
Touches in the Opposition Box
12
18
Tackles Total
27
12
Tackles Completed
17
11
Clearances
31
22
Crosses Total
8
4
Crosses Completed
3
1
Interceptions
7
Malaga vs Gijon Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations