R. Sociedad B vs Malaga: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Real Sociedad-2 prepare to host Malaga on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this SPAIN: La Liga2 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Real Sociedad-2, currently 17th in the standings with 28 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 20 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Malaga, sitting 5th with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Real Sociedad-2 and Malaga have favored Malaga, with Malaga claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against FC Andorra, Real Sociedad-2 recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Arana, Balda, Kita, Beitia, Dadie, Marchal, Aguirre, Carbonell, Astiazaran, Carrera, Gorosabel. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Malaga's last outing came against Cultural Leonesa, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Herrero, Rafita, Montero, Murillo, Puga, Munoz, Merino, Dotor, Larrubia, Lorenzo, Chupete. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Real Sociedad-2 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Sociedad-2 and Malaga are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Real Sociedad-2's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Malaga's games average 2.9 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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