The hosts can snatch points: Malaga vs Real Sociedad prediction
The ninth-round La Liga clash between Malaga and Real Sociedad will take place on October 18, 2026, at La Rosaleda Stadium. The hosts remain bottom with four points and are still without a win, while the Basques have collected 13 points and sit sixth.
Malaga: still searching for their first win
Juan Francisco Funes' side began the season with four draws and four defeats. In the last round, Malaga drew 1-1 with Espanyol, ending a run of two consecutive losses.
At the same time, the hosts have shown they can put up a fight against stronger opponents. They have enjoyed some positive results in their head-to-head meetings with Real Sociedad, and at home they can certainly hope to pick up another point.
Real Sociedad: attack outshining the defense
Pellegrino Matarazzo's side have won their last two La Liga matches, beating Valencia and Deportivo La Coruna 3-2. However, the defense remains a major weakness — 15 goals conceded in eight rounds is the worst record among the teams in the top half of the table.
Their Europa League commitments add to the burden. The Basques drew 1-1 with Union Saint-Gilloise in midweek, so the visitors may not be at their freshest.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Malaga have not won any of their first eight La Liga matches.
- Real Sociedad have won their last two league matches.
- The Basques have won just one of their last eight La Liga matches against Malaga.
The hosts can exploit the visitors' weaknesses: Malaga vs Real Sociedad prediction
Real Sociedad look stronger on paper and are in better form, but their defense is making mistakes far too often. After their European fixture, the visitors could also see their intensity drop.
Malaga have yet to learn how to turn matches into wins, but they have already picked up points several times and could hold on for a draw at home. In this scenario, a cautious stalemate looks like the most logical outcome.
