Malaga vs Real Sociedad Sunday 18th October 2026 07:30 PM football predictions. - Dukamneti Sports
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Match Analysis

Malaga Real Sociedad
Malaga D L L D D L
Real Sociedad D W L W L L
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Malaga Real Sociedad 0 - 1 January 7, 2024
Malaga Real Sociedad 2 - 0 April 22, 2018
Real Sociedad Malaga 0 - 2 December 10, 2017
Real Sociedad Malaga 2 - 2 May 14, 2017
Malaga Real Sociedad 0 - 2 January 16, 2017
Real Sociedad Malaga 1 - 1 February 27, 2016

Malaga Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Oct 9, 26 Home Espanyol 1 - 1 Draw
Sep 20, 26 Away Getafe 1 - 0 Loss
Sep 17, 26 Home Villarreal 1 - 3 Loss
Sep 13, 26 Away Celta Vigo 1 - 1 Draw
Sep 6, 26 Home Levante 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 30, 26 Away Real Madrid 4 - 0 Loss

Real Sociedad Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Oct 15, 26 Away Union St. Gilloise 1 - 1 Draw
Oct 11, 26 Home Deportivo La Coruna 3 - 2 Win
Oct 2, 26 Home Athletic Club 0 - 1 Loss
Sep 20, 26 Away Valencia 2 - 3 Win
Sep 17, 26 Home Bournemouth 1 - 2 Loss
Sep 13, 26 Home Atletico Madrid 0 - 3 Loss

La Liga Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
6 Real Sociedad 8 4 1 3 12 15 -3 13
20 Malaga 8 0 4 4 4 13 -9 4

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.98% likelihood that both Malaga and Real Sociedad will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Real Sociedad to win
This prediction indicates that Real Sociedad has a 47.38% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.52 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 50.98% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.37% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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