RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Abanca Balaidos.
- RC Celta de Vigo 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Ivan Hernandez
- Referee Alvaro Lopez
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Jaime Latre
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Valencia CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Sep | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Sep | Cadiz CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Oct | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Girona FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 18 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RC Celta de Vigo | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #8 |
| 7 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 4 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 8 | Scored | 9 |
| 6 | Conceded | 13 |
| +2 | GD | -4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 14% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (7 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RC Celta de Vigo
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Real Sociedad de Futbol gets underway.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' RC Celta de Vigo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 24' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Illarramendi gets a Yellow card.
- 28' Diego Rico is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aihen Munoz at the 28 minute mark.
- 30' A goal from the Spain international Illarramendi! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-1!
- 31' Illarramendi adds to his 0 season tally! Real Sociedad de Futbol lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 36' Alex Remiro is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Sociedad de Futbol tonight.
- 39' Iago Aspas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 40' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Iago Aspas makes it 2-2.
- 45' Real Sociedad de Futbol receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — Illarramendi exits the field as Mikel Merino enters on 46.
- 47' Mikel Merino is replacing Illarramendi for the Real Sociedad de Futbol side.
- 49' A moment of madness from Hugo Mallo on 49 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RC Celta de Vigo will be frustrated.
- 54' Goal! Igor Zubeldia scores his 5 goal in 352 matches.
- 55' What composure from Igor Zubeldia! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-4.
- 60' RC Celta de Vigo have won 376 goals from 324 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 65' The crowd applauds Hugo Mallo as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Mingueza steps in for RC Celta de Vigo.
- 68' Real Sociedad de Futbol ring the changes. Andoni Gorosabel has done his job and it is now time for Aritz Elustondo to step up.
- 68' David Silva has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 69' Igor Zubeldia was booked on 69.
- 74' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 75' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — David Silva exits the field as Roberto Navarro enters on 75.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Carles Perez.
- 78' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 78.
- 79' Goncalo Paciencia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Franco Cervi on 79 minute.
- 81' Oscar Mingueza was booked on 81.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Celta de Vigo in their trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Futbol's compact .
- 89' The referee calls foul for Ander Barrenetxea. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Agustin Marchesin on 90.
- It finishes all square. RC Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad de Futbol share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 8
-
2
Hugo Mallo ↓ Oscar Mingueza 65'
- 4
- 17
- 11
- 15
- 18
- 1
-
28
Gabriel Veiga ↓ Carles Perez 65'
Bench
- 23
- 14
-
9
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 79'
- 13
- 20
-
7
Carles Perez ↑ 65'
- 21
-
3
Oscar Mingueza ↑ 65'
- 26
- 19
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
21
David Silva ↓ Roberto Navarro 75'
- 23
-
4
Illarramendi ↓ Mikel Merino 46'
- 5
- 18
- 1
- 14
-
12
Aihen Munoz ↓ Diego Rico 28'
- 24
- 3
Bench
-
15
Diego Rico ↑ 28'
-
6
Aritz Elustondo ↑ 68'
-
8
Mikel Merino ↑ 46'
- 13
- 16
- 9
-
17
Roberto Navarro ↑ 75'
-
7
Ander Barrenetxea ↑ 75'
- 20
- 30
- 22
- 33
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iago Aspas | 6 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 5 |
| Willian Jose | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Aritz Elustondo | 3 |
| Mikel Merino | 2 |
| Illarramendi | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
Head to Head
RC Celta de Vigo Form
2022-10-16
RC Celta de Vigo
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2022-10-09
FC Barcelona
1–0
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-10-02
RC Celta de Vigo
1–0
Real Betis Balompié
W
2022-09-17
Valencia CF
3–0
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-09-10
Club Atlético de Madrid
4–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2022-09-02
RC Celta de Vigo
3–0
Cadiz CF
W
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2022-10-16
RC Celta de Vigo
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-10-13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–0
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
W
2022-10-09
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Villarreal CF
W
2022-10-06
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-10-02
Girona FC
3–5
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35
RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
RC Celta de Vigo or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
59%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
68%
RC Celta de Vigo or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo
| Handicap | RC Celta de Vigo covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

