Malaga vs Real Sociedad prediction 07.01.2024
Malaga
Real Sociedad
Contents
- Competition: Copa del Rey
- Date: Sunday, 7th January 2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK/21:00 CET
- Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda (Málaga)
Malaga were part of the top-tier Spanish competition for many years, but currently, they play in the third-tier league, Primera RFEF &— Group 2. Despite being relegated from La Liga 2 last season, many anticipated a swift return. However, 18 league matches in, the Andalusian team is lagging seven points behind the league leader. Despite this, Malaga have been performing well recently, remaining undefeated in their last six games. In their most recent match, they drew 2-2 against Intercity on the road.
Real Sociedad are gearing up for another season battling for a spot in the top four. Currently, they’re trailing by six points from their coveted position, but with half the season still to play, there’s plenty of time to catch up. Despite avoiding defeat in recent weeks, their performance in the last three games—ending in draws against Betis, Cadiz, and Alaves—left them wanting. They were on the brink of defeat in their match against Alaves, but a timely goal from Martin Zubimendi during the stoppage time in the second half enabled them to salvage a point.
Malaga vs Real Sociedad pick: Under 2.5 goals
In their last eight games, Malaga conceded only four goals. Conversely, Real Sociedad managed to score just one goal in their past four matches. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals would be the most sensible wager for this tie.
Malaga vs Real Sociedad Head to Head (H2H) stats
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22 apr 18
Malaga
2 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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10 dec 17
Real Sociedad
0 : 2
Malaga
La Liga
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14 may 17
Real Sociedad
2 : 2
Malaga
La Liga
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16 jan 17
Malaga
0 : 2
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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27 feb 16
Real Sociedad
1 : 1
Malaga
La Liga
Malaga team news
In Tuesday’s match against Intercity, Malaga secured only a single point, leading to dissatisfaction from head coach, Sergio Pellicer. He emphasized the team’s need to improve their concentration and attention. Despite some positive aspects, particularly at the onset of the second half, Pellicer described the game as unusual for a team like Malaga. He stressed the need for a significant improvement in their upcoming Sunday game against Real Sociedad.
Last matches of Malaga
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02 jan 24
Intercity
2 : 2
Malaga
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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17 dec 23
Malaga
2 : 1
Algeciras
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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10 dec 23
Merida
1 : 2
Malaga
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
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06 dec 23
Malaga
1 : 0
Eldense
Copa Del Rey
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02 dec 23
Malaga
0 : 0
Sanluqueño
Primera Division RFEF: Group 2
Malaga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alfonso Herrero
Defenders
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2
Jokin Gabilondo
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25
Diego Murillo
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4
Einar Galilea
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18
Daniel Sanchez
Midfielders
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29
Izan Merino
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22
Daniel Lorenzo
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23
Luca Sangalli
Forwards
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10
David Larrubia
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19
Roberto Fernandez
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11
Kevin Villodres
Real Sociedad team news
Lately, Real Sociedad’s performance has been subpar. Following a stalemate with Alaves, their head coach, Imanol Alguacil, expressed his frustration. He was disappointed that despite creating more scoring opportunities, his team had to settle for a draw. It remains to be seen whether Real Sociedad can enhance their scoring in their upcoming game against Malaga this Sunday.
Alguacil may opt to give some of the squad a break in the forthcoming cup tie. The only unavailable players for this match are Aritz Elustondo and Martin Merquelanz.
Last matches of Real Sociedad
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02 jan 24
Real Sociedad
1 : 1
Alaves
La Liga
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21 dec 23
Cadiz
0 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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17 dec 23
Real Sociedad
0 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
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12 dec 23
Inter Milan
0 : 0
Real Sociedad
Champions League
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09 dec 23
Villarreal
0 : 3
Real Sociedad
La Liga
Real Sociedad lineup
Goalkeeper
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32
Unai Marrero
Defenders
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18
Hamari Traore
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5
Igor Zubeldia
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24
Robin Le Normand
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17
Kieran Tierney
Midfielders
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14
Takefusa Kubo
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4
Martin Zubimendi
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8
Mikel Merino
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23
Brais Mendez
Forwards
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21
Andre Silva
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10
Mikel Oyarzabal
4 Reasons why we should see two or fewer goals in this match
- In the last eight matches, Malaga scored a mere seven goals.
- In six of the previous eight games, Malaga scored less than 2.5 goals.
- In the last four matches, Real Sociedad only scored one goal.
- In each of the previous four games, Real Sociedad had less than 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Malaga &— Real Sociedad
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
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