La Liga, round 9 · Sunday, 18 October, MSK

Málaga — Real Sociedad

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Model prediction for 18 October

Málaga25%
Draw29%
Real Sociedad46%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Real Sociedad are clear favourites: 46% against 25% for the opponent, draw 29%.

The model expects few goals: 2.3 in total, against a competition average of 2.8.

Over 2.5 goals — 41%, both teams to score — 48%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Real Sociedad are about 0.4 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Málaga — Real Sociedad What is xG?1.0–1.4
Málaga not to lose54%
Real Sociedad not to lose75%
No draw71%
Both teams to score: yes48%
Both teams to score: no52%
Total over 2.541%
Total under 2.559%

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Form

Málaga

  • 09.10Espanyol1:1
  • 20.09away · Getafe0:1
  • 17.09Villarreal1:3
  • 13.09away · Celta Vigo1:1
  • 06.09Levante0:0

Real Sociedad

  • 11.10Deportivo A Coruña3:2
  • 20.09away · Valencia3:2
  • 17.09AFC Bournemouth1:2
  • 13.09Atlético Madrid0:3
  • 07.09away · Elche3:2

Head to head

  • 07.01.2024Málaga — Real Sociedad0:1

Full record: 5 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
5, Europa League or Conference LeagueSevilla842213–12+114
6, Europa League or Conference LeagueReal Sociedad841312–15-313
7Deportivo Alavés832312–8+411
19, RelegationValencia81256–15-95
20, RelegationMálaga80444–13-94

Season 2026/27

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La Liga on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 46% will not happen in roughly 54 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →