Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad: match statistics
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Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Málaga CF plays Real Sociedad in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda.
Recent form
Málaga CF has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Real Sociedad has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Málaga CF scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.63. Real Sociedad scores 1.50 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Málaga CF's games and 63% of Real Sociedad's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 75%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Sociedad has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.14 per game. Málaga CF takes 10.6 shots per game, while Real Sociedad takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Málaga CF leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Real Sociedad leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Málaga CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Real Sociedad, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Málaga CF | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Real Sociedad is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Málaga CF · 2 pts / game - Real Sociedad
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Real Sociedad is 200% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Málaga CF · 1.5 goals / game - Real Sociedad
Málaga CF is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Málaga CF · 1.88 goals / game - Real Sociedad
Málaga CF scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Real Sociedad scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Málaga CF
Over / Under - Real Sociedad
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Real Sociedad is 250% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Málaga CF · 1.75 pts / game - Real Sociedad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Málaga CF - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Málaga CF
Real Sociedad
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Málaga CF | Liga | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 58% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 68% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 82% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Málaga CF and Real Sociedad play?
Málaga CF face Real Sociedad on October 18, 2026 in La Liga at Estadio La Rosaleda. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad?
Málaga CF score 0.50 goals per game on average and Real Sociedad 1.50. The La Liga average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Málaga CF's matches and 63% of Real Sociedad's.
What form are Málaga CF and Real Sociedad in?
Over the last 5 games Málaga CF have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Real Sociedad 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.