Friday , 9 October 2026

RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Sociedad de Futbol, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
RC Celta de Vigo
2 – 0
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Futbol
Sat 21 Dec 2024 · 15:15 UTC Estadio Abanca-Balaidos 22,956 HT 45' · FT 45'
Pablo Duran 40' 1–0
Pablo Duran 45+1' 2–0
Y 20' Mikel Oyarzabal
Y 28' Benat Turrientes
Y 56' Sheraldo Becker
Javi Rodriguez 61' Y
Carl Starfelt 69' Y
Pablo Duran 70' Y
Y 71' Igor Zubeldia
Y 83' Takefusa Kubo

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Sociedad de Futbol — La Liga at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Gonzalo Garcia Gonzalez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ignacio Alonso Lopez (Spain)
3 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atletico 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 Coruna 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Futbol 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 Futbol
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-21 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2024-01-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2023-08-19 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-02-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-10-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Sociedad de Futbol

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Real Sociedad de Futbol H 2–0 W
14 Dec Sevilla FC A 0–1 L
06 Dec RCD Mallorca H 2–0 W
30 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–3 L
23 Nov FC Barcelona H 2–2 D
10 Nov Real Betis Balompie A 2–2 D
Real Sociedad de Futbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 0–2 L
15 Dec UD Las Palmas H 0–0 D
12 Dec FK Dynamo Kyiv H 3–0 W
08 Dec CD Leganes A 3–0 W
01 Dec Real Betis Balompie H 2–0 W
28 Nov AFC Ajax H 2–0 W

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo Real Sociedad de Futbol
#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 Futbol this season

RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (7 pts). Real Sociedad de Futbol 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 Futbol
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 Futbol
Luka Sucic 3 G
Ander Barrenetxea 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. RC Celta de Vigo get us underway at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Igor Zubeldia made 356 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Orri Oskarsson, a Iceland forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 20' The referee calls foul for Mikel Oyarzabal. He receives a card.
  • 25' Real Sociedad de Fútbol seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 28' Poor challenge from Benat Turrientes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 33' Javi Rodriguez has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' The deadlock is broken! Pablo Duran gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
  • 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Real Sociedad de Fútbol winning 0% of all matches.
  • 46' Pablo Duran adds to his 2 season tally! RC Celta de Vigo lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Benat Turrientes is withdrawn and Sheraldo Becker gets his opportunity.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. RC Celta de Vigo in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Fútbol's compact 4-1-4-1.
  • 56' That looks like a foul for a card for Sheraldo Becker.
  • 61' RC Celta de Vigo player sees a card in front of him.
  • 65' The whistle greets Mikel Oyarzabal as he departs to be replaced by Takefusa Kubo.
  • 69' It’s gonna be a card for Carl Starfelt.
  • 70' Poor challenge from Pablo Duran. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 71' Igor Zubeldia is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Sergio Carreira as he leaves the pitch. Hugo Alvarez steps in for RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 73' RC Celta de Vigo ring the changes. Pablo Duran has done his job and it is now time for Williot Swedberg to step up.
  • 78' RC Celta de Vigo are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Real Sociedad de Fútbol's 4-1-4-1 shape.
  • 83' Takefusa Kubo is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Brais Mendez as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Marin steps in for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
  • 84' Franco Cervi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfonso Gonzalez on 84 minute.
  • 89' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 90' The RC Celta de Vigo bench stirs into life. Oscar Mingueza is withdrawn and Carlos Dominguez gets his opportunity.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Real Sociedad de Fútbol.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-12-21 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2024-01-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–1 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2023-08-19 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2023-02-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-10-16 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Sociedad de Futbol

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2024-12-21 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol W 2024-12-14 Sevilla FC 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2024-12-06 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 RCD Mallorca W 2024-11-30 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo L 2024-11-23 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 FC Barcelona D 2024-11-10 Real Betis Balompie 2–2 RC Celta de Vigo D

Real Sociedad de Futbol Form

2024-12-21 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol L 2024-12-15 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–0 UD Las Palmas D 2024-12-12 Real Sociedad de Futbol 3–0 FK Dynamo Kyiv W 2024-12-08 CD Leganes 0–3 Real Sociedad de Futbol W 2024-12-01 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2–0 Real Betis Balompie W 2024-11-28 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2–0 AFC Ajax W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 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: Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo51% Draw28% Real Sociedad de Futbol21%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
79%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
49%
RC Celta de Vigo or Real Sociedad de Futbol
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo36% Draw49% Real Sociedad de Futbol15%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Real Sociedad de Futbol covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 25% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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