La Liga
Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio La Rosaleda
Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 18/10 (Sunday) at Estadio La Rosaleda, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Real Sociedad
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Real Sociedad the side to beat, with roughly 28% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Málaga CF Preview
Málaga CF reach this fixture 8 match into their La Liga. Here is where Málaga Club de Fútbol stand:
In this competition
0 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost
0.5 points per game
4 scored, at 0.5 a game
13 conceded, at 1.63 a game
Málaga Club de Fútbol, season-wide
0 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adrián Niño Heredia, 2 goals
Most assists: Rafael Garrido Hierro, 1 assists
Recent results — Málaga CF
09/10/2026 15:00
20/09/2026 08:00
17/09/2026 15:30
13/09/2026 08:00
06/09/2026 12:30
Real Sociedad: how they are travelling
Real Sociedad come in 8 matches into their La Liga.
Here is what Real Sociedad de Fútbol have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
1.63 points per game
12 scored, at 1.5 a game
15 conceded, at 1.88 a game
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luka Sučić, 3 goals
Most assists: Carlos Soler, 3 assists
Recent results — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
15/10/2026 12:45
11/10/2026 10:15
20/09/2026 15:00
17/09/2026 15:00
13/09/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have generally come out ahead of Málaga Club de Fútbol in their recent meetings.
From 17 match(es):
Real Sociedad: 7 win(s)
Málaga CF: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad prediction.
Form comparison Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Málaga CF
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.13 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.26 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.29 | 2 |
Away Team
Real Sociedad
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.38 | 2.75 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.5 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.55 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.87 | 1.48 | 2.27 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Málaga CF to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Málaga CF victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Málaga CF to live up to expectations in this matchup.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad
Match: Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad
Competition: La Liga
Date: Sunday, 18/10/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda
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Stats
The statistics for Malaga CF vs Sociedad that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.09
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 57%
Cards
6.5
League: 4.88
Corners
12.25
League: 9.78
Home Team
Málaga CF
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.13 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.26 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.29 | 2 |
Away Team
Real Sociedad
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.38 | 2.75 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.5 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.55 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.87 | 1.48 | 2.27 |
Corners
10.63 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Real Sociedad received +15% more corners than Málaga CF in the La Liga
12.25 / Match
Espanyol
(8)
Getafe
(9)
Villarreal
(4)
Celta de Vigo
(5)
Levante UD
(6)
Real Madrid
(6)
Deportivo La Coruña
(7)(7)
Deportivo La Coruña
(5)
Valencia
(9)
Atlético Madrid
(7)
Elche CF
(11)
Celta de Vigo
(7)
Espanyol
(7)
Real Madrid
Cards
2.75 / Match
+5% Cards / Match
Málaga CF received +5% more cards than Real Sociedad in the La Liga
2.63 / Match
Espanyol
(4)
Getafe
(2)
Villarreal
(5)
Celta de Vigo
(1)
Levante UD
(4)
Real Madrid
(2)
Deportivo La Coruña
(1)(1)
Deportivo La Coruña
(2)
Valencia
(2)
Atlético Madrid
(1)
Elche CF
(2)
Celta de Vigo
(2)
Espanyol
(3)
Real Madrid
Goals Scored
0.5 / Match
+200%
Real Sociedad is +200% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Espanyol
(1)
Getafe
(0)
Villarreal
(1)
Celta de Vigo
(1)
Levante UD
(0)
Real Madrid
(0)
Deportivo La Coruña
(1)(3)
Deportivo La Coruña
(3)
Valencia
(0)
Atlético Madrid
(3)
Elche CF
(0)
Celta de Vigo
(2)
Espanyol
(1)
Real Madrid
Goals Conceded
1.63 / Match
+13%
Real Sociedad condeded +13% more goals than Málaga CF
1.88 / Match
Espanyol
(1)
Getafe
(1)
Villarreal
(3)
Celta de Vigo
(1)
Levante UD
(0)
Real Madrid
(4)
Deportivo La Coruña
(1)(2)
Deportivo La Coruña
(2)
Valencia
(3)
Atlético Madrid
(2)
Elche CF
(0)
Celta de Vigo
(1)
Espanyol
(4)
Real Madrid
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona
|
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| 2 |
Atlético Madrid
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 3 |
Betis
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 4 |
Real Madrid
|
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 5 |
Sevilla
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Real Sociedad
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 8 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Celta de Vigo
|
8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 10 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Espanyol
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 |
Villarreal
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 14 |
Getafe
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 |
Osasuna
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 |
Racing Santander
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 |
Levante UD
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 18 |
Elche CF
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 19 |
Valencia
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 5 | 0.63 |
| 20 |
Málaga CF
|
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.5 |
Odds
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