Tuesday , 6 October 2026

RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
RC Celta de Vigo
0 – 1
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Sat 20 Jan 2024 · 20:00 UTC Municipal de Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Brais Mendez
Miguel Rodriguez 15' Y
Y 30' Jon Aramburu
Y 84' Mikel Merino

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Sociedad de Futbol — La Liga at Municipal de Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Diego Barbero Sevilla (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompie 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alaves 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 Malaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

4
4
9
RC Celta de Vigo 17 games · Avg 2.2 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2023-08-19 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-02-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-10-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-01-08 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–1 L
13 Jan RCD Mallorca A 1–1 D
03 Jan Real Betis Balompie H 2–1 W
20 Dec Villarreal CF A 2–3 L
16 Dec Granada CF H 1–0 W
11 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–0 D
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan RC Celta de Vigo A 1–0 W
13 Jan Athletic Club A 1–2 L
02 Jan Deportivo Alaves H 1–1 D
21 Dec Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
17 Dec Real Betis Balompie H 0–0 D
12 Dec FC Internazionale Milano A 0–0 D

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)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
14% Clean Sheets
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' In just a few seconds Municipal de Balaidos will turn into a battlefield for RC Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad de Futbol.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rafa Benítez might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 11' Brais Mendez doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Miguel Rodriguez on 15 minutes.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. RC Celta de Vigo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Real Sociedad de Futbol has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 30' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 30.
  • 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RC Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad de Futbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 39' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 39 minute. Aihen Munoz leaves to be changed by Kieran Tierney.
  • 44' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Real Sociedad de Futbol's 5-3-2 shape.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Jon Aramburu as he leaves the pitch. Aritz Elustondo steps in for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Celta de Vigo in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Futbol's compact 5-3-2.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 58' The RC Celta de Vigo bench stirs into life. Miguel Rodriguez is withdrawn and Carles Perez gets his opportunity.
  • 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Benat Turrientes is replaced by Mikel Oyarzabal.
  • 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Sociedad de Futbol that had 356 games and scored 446 goals.
  • 74' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Sociedad de Futbol needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 76' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Jorgen Strand Larsen exits the field as Williot Swedberg enters on 76.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Benat Turrientes is replaced by Arsen Zakharyan on 78 minute.
  • 83' Real Sociedad de Futbol looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 84' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Mikel Merino gets a Yellow card.
  • 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. RC Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad de Futbol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RC Celta de Vigo 0-1 Real Sociedad de Futbol.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rafa Benítez

Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Mikel Oiarzabal 5
Willian Jose 3
Alexander Isak 3
Aritz Elustondo 3
Maxi Gomez 2
Mikel Merino 2
Illarramendi 2

Head to Head

2024-01-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2023-08-19 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-02-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-10-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-01-08 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2024-01-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-01-13 RCD Mallorca 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo D 2024-01-03 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 Real Betis Balompie W 2023-12-20 Villarreal CF 3–2 RC Celta de Vigo L 2023-12-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Granada CF W 2023-12-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D

Real Sociedad de Futbol Form

2024-01-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-01-13 Athletic Club 2–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-01-02 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 Deportivo Alaves D 2023-12-21 Cadiz CF 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2023-12-17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Real Betis Balompie D 2023-12-12 FC Internazionale Milano 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
I would bet for: RC Celta de Vigo or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo40% Draw33% Real Sociedad de Futbol27%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
72%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
60%
RC Celta de Vigo or Real Sociedad de Futbol
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo28% Draw55% Real Sociedad de Futbol17%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.4%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Real Sociedad de Futbol covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 24% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
45% ✓
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.