Real Sociedad II vs Málaga CF: match statistics
Málaga CF is displaying significantly better form, securing 12 wins this season and averaging 2.4 points per match over their last five games, while Real Sociedad II sits in a distant 17th place with just 1.2 points per match. The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+5), but their home form is inconsistent with a 42% draw rate. Despite weaker away statistics (33% win rate, -4 goal difference), Málaga is in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and scoring 9 goals. Their advantage in possession (51% vs 44%) and higher league position (5th place) speak in favor of the visitors. Considering the class difference between the teams and current form, Málaga CF has a genuine chance to secure all three points, although Real Sociedad II may put up resistance on their home ground.
Real Sociedad II vs Málaga CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Real Sociedad II played against Málaga CF in Segunda División (Spain). The game was played on February 16, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Real Sociedad II has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Málaga CF has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Real Sociedad II scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 1.40. Málaga CF scores 1.52 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Real Sociedad II's games and 60% of Málaga CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 60%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Málaga CF has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.25 per game. Real Sociedad II takes 11.5 shots per game, while Málaga CF takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Real Sociedad II leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Málaga CF leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
Real Sociedad II's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Málaga CF, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Segunda División games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Málaga CF is displaying significantly better form, securing 12 wins this season and averaging 2.4 points per match over their last five games, while Real Sociedad II sits in a distant 17th place with just 1.2 points per match. The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+5), but their home form is inconsistent with a 42% draw rate. Despite weaker away statistics (33% win rate, -4 goal difference), Málaga is in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and scoring 9 goals. Their advantage in possession (51% vs 44%) and higher league position (5th place) speak in favor of the visitors. Considering the class difference between the teams and current form, Málaga CF has a genuine chance to secure all three points, although Real Sociedad II may put up resistance on their home ground.
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Game stats
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
| Real Sociedad II | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Málaga CF is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Real Sociedad II · 2.4 pts / game - Málaga CF
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.
Málaga CF is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.28 goals / game - Real Sociedad II · 1.52 goals / game - Málaga CF
Málaga CF is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Real Sociedad II · 1.16 goals / game - Málaga CF
Real Sociedad II scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
Málaga CF scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Real Sociedad II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
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 - Real Sociedad II
Over / Under - Málaga CF
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.
Málaga CF is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Real Sociedad II · 1.6 pts / game - Málaga CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Real Sociedad II
Málaga CF
* 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 (Segunda División).
Teams vs league
| Real Sociedad II | Liga | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.68 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 49% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 66% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Real Sociedad II's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Málaga CF. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Real Sociedad II vs Málaga CF?
The Segunda División match finished Real Sociedad II 2:1 Málaga CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Sociedad II vs Málaga CF?
Real Sociedad II score 1.28 goals per game on average and Málaga CF 1.52. The Segunda División average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Real Sociedad II's matches and 60% of Málaga CF's.
What form are Real Sociedad II and Málaga CF in?
Over the last 5 games Real Sociedad II have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Málaga CF 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Sociedad II vs Málaga CF?
The statistical background for Real Sociedad II vs Málaga CF — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.