Real Sociedad vs Málaga prediction

Result

Final: Real Sociedad 5, Málaga 2 (Real Sociedad won). Mel’s pick (Real Sociedad win 45% of the time) was right.

Mel’s pick

Real Sociedad win 45% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Real Sociedad: 45%
• Draw: 22%
• Málaga: 33%

Projected score

Real Sociedad 2, Málaga 1 expected goals.

Mel vs the betting line

The total is 2.5; Mel’s projected 2.7 is right around it.

Recent form

Real Sociedad (4-1-3) scored 2.2 and allowed 2 goals a game over their last 5.

Málaga (0-4-4) scored 0.6 and allowed 2 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Oct 18, 9:02 AM ET.

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