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
Key match information
Real Sociedad II played Málaga CF in Segunda División (Spain). The match was played on 16 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Real Sociedad II: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Málaga CF: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Real Sociedad II scores 1.28 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Málaga CF scores 1.52 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Real Sociedad II 52%, Málaga CF 60%. Over 2.5: Real Sociedad II 44%, Málaga CF 60%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Málaga CF has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.25. Real Sociedad II: 11.5 shots per match, Málaga CF: 13.0.
Match halves
Real Sociedad II: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.76. Málaga CF: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
Real Sociedad II: 76-90+ (9 goals). Málaga CF: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Segunda División: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Málaga CF is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Real Sociedad II · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.28 goals / match - Real Sociedad II · 1.52 goals / match - Málaga CF
Málaga CF is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Real Sociedad II · 1.16 goals / match - Málaga CF
Real Sociedad II scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Málaga CF keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
Málaga CF scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Real Sociedad II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Real Sociedad II
Over / Under - Málaga CF
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Real Sociedad II · 1.6 pts / match - Málaga CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Málaga CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Real Sociedad II
Málaga CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Real Sociedad II 0 - 0 - 1 Málaga CF. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.