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UpcomingSun, 18th Oct 264pm BST · 11am ETGW9PDEstadio La Rosaleda
FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Before kickoff

17 meetings on record. Malaga 5, Real Sociedad 7, 5 draws.

The record
MalagaMixed

65% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

Real SociedadMixed

65% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Tight turnaround. Real Sociedad played a UEL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS

Malaga vs Real Sociedad record

5
Malaga wins
5
Draws
7
Real Sociedad wins

17 meetings on record

LAST MEETINGS
  • 7 Jan 2024Malaga 0–1 Real SociedadCopa del Rey
  • 22 Apr 2018Malaga 2–0 Real SociedadLa Liga
  • 10 Dec 2017Real Sociedad 0–2 MalagaLa Liga
  • 14 May 2017Real Sociedad 2–2 MalagaLa Liga
  • 16 Jan 2017Malaga 0–2 Real SociedadLa Liga
  • 27 Feb 2016Real Sociedad 1–1 MalagaLa Liga
  • 3 Oct 2015Malaga 3–1 Real SociedadLa Liga
  • 4 Apr 2015Malaga 1–1 Real SociedadLa Liga
  • 1 Nov 2014Real Sociedad 0–1 MalagaLa Liga
  • 17 Feb 2014Malaga 0–1 Real SociedadLa Liga

Malaga

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Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs, graded on the team sheet.
2Crowd
1Oracle

Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.

Crowd wonDrawnOracle wonCrowd won

Most recently the crowd named 8 of Real Madrid's 11 starters away at Elche, the Oracle 6.

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About this match

Malaga vs Real Sociedad lineups

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Predicted lineups and team news for Malaga vs Real Sociedad in the La Liga on 18 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 4pm BST kickoff.

What is the predicted lineup for Malaga vs Real Sociedad?
Our predicted XIs for Malaga and Real Sociedad are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
When are the confirmed lineups for Malaga vs Real Sociedad announced?
Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
What time does Malaga vs Real Sociedad kick off?
Malaga vs Real Sociedad kicks off at 4pm BST on 18 Oct 2026.