Real Sociedad B vs Malaga prediction 16.02.2026 | LaLiga 2

Real Sociedad B’s league campaign has been mixed, with 7 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses in 25 matches. However, their recent form shows a slight upswing: Sociedad B broke a six-match winless league run by defeating FC Andorra 2-1, gaining valuable confidence and momentum in the fight to avoid the relegation places. Their victory was driven by contributions from key players such as Gorka Carrera and Gorka Gorosabel, whose goals helped secure the result under pressure. Remarkably, they have lost only once in their last eight matches across all competitions.

Injury and roster news ahead of this match is limited in available sources. As for the top scorers, Gorka Carrera Zarranz leads the scoring charts for Sociedad B with 10 goals.

Málaga have enjoyed a significantly stronger season with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses from 24 league matches. Their recent results highlight improved momentum: Málaga come into this clash having secured a 2-1 win over Cultural Leonesa in Round 25, where they scored late to take the points and continue their push toward the playoff places. Excluding a 2-1 defeat to Mirandes a couple of weeks ago, Málaga have recorded seven league wins out of a possible eight since mid-December.

There are no widely reported significant injury absences ahead of this fixture, suggesting Málaga will field a competitive XI capable of exerting their tactical game plan and exploiting Sociedad B’s defensive weaknesses. Chupete is Málaga’s top scorer with 10 goals in 22 appearances.