RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2024-25

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Sat 24 Aug 2024 · 19:30 UTC Stage Front Stadium 20,900 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 80' Takefusa Kubo

Y 51' Benat Turrientes

Alejo Veliz 52' Y

Y 57' Mikel Oyarzabal

Marash Kumbulla 90' Y

Overview

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
Assistant 1 Jose Martinez Serrato (Spain)
Assistant 2 Jose Francisco Garcia Lozano (Spain)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	12	33
2	Real Madrid CF	12	30
3	Club Atlético de Madrid	12	28
4	Real Betis Balompié	12	26
5	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	12	22
6	Sevilla FC	12	18
7	Athletic Club	11	16
8	RC Deportivo La Coruña	12	15
9	Villarreal CF	12	15
10	Real Racing Club de Santander	12	14
11	RC Celta de Vigo	12	13
12	Deportivo Alavés	12	13
13	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	11	12
14	CA Osasuna	12	12
15	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	12	12
16	Getafe CF	12	12
17	Levante UD	12	11
18	Elche CF	12	10
19	Valencia CF	12	9
20	Málaga CF	12	5

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 13 games · Avg 2.8 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Last 5 meetings

2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-04-04 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2021-11-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Aug	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	H	0–1	L
19 Aug	Real Valladolid CF	A	0–1	L
02 Jun	FC Cartagena	H	4–0	W
26 May	SD Amorebieta	A	0–0	D
20 May	Real Oviedo	H	2–1	W
11 May	Real Valladolid CF	A	0–0	D

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Aug	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	1–0	W
18 Aug	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	1–2	L
25 May	Club Atlético de Madrid	H	0–2	L
19 May	Real Betis Balompié	A	2–0	W
16 May	Valencia CF	H	1–0	W
13 May	FC Barcelona	A	0–2	L

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona		Real Sociedad de Fútbol
#15	Position	#5
12	Points	22
12	Played	12
3 / 3 / 6	W / D / L	7 / 1 / 4
13	Scored	21
14	Conceded	20
-1	GD	+1
1.00	PPG	1.83
25%	Win %	58%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)

62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

17% Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

0-15

3/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/–

46-60

2/–

61-75

1/2

76+

2/6

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

0-15

4/1

16-30

5/1

31-45

3/3

46-60

2/3

61-75

5/7

76+

2/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Roberto Fernandez	6 G
Tyrhys Dolan	1 G
Alex Calatrava	1 G

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Luka Sucic	4 G
Orri Oskarsson	4 G
Ander Barrenetxea	2 G	2 A
Mikel Oyarzabal	2 G	2 A
Goncalo Guedes	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' It’s Showtime! The match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Fútbol is underway.
5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sergio Gomez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
30' Carlos Romero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
35' Real Sociedad de Fútbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
45' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Real Sociedad de Fútbol's 4-1-4-1 shape.
50' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
51' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Benat Turrientes gets a card.
52' Poor challenge from Alejo Veliz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
57' Real Sociedad de Futbol player sees a card in front of him.
62' The travelling Real Sociedad de Fútbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
66' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 66 minute. Brais Mendez leaves to be changed by Takefusa Kubo.
67' Mikel Oyarzabal makes way for Umar Sadiq at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Sociedad de Futbol.
68' The supporters are chanting for Brian Olivan. He replaces Irvin Cardona on 68 minute.
73' Jon Olasagasti, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
78' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Imanol Alguacil will be considering his options from the bench.
80' Takefusa Kubo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 80 minutes.
83' Fresh legs for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona! Aguado comes on to replace Jofre Carreras Pages.
86' Pablo Marin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sheraldo Becker at the 86 minute mark.
87' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 87 minute. Carlos Romero leaves to be changed by Pere Milla.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Marash Kumbulla is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — card on 90.
It finishes all square. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Fútbol share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

13
Pacheco
3
Sergi Gomez
11
Pere Milla ↑ 87'
14
Brian Olivan ↑ 68'
18
Aguado ↑ 83'
5
Fernando Calero
12
Alvaro Tejero ↑ 87'
10
Pol Lozano
33
Angel Fortuno Vinas
19
Salvi
31
Antoniu Roca ↑ 83'
35
Rafael Bauza

Coach Manolo González

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

11
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Pablo Marin 86'
18
Hamari Traore ↓ Jon Aramburu 83'
17
Sergio Gomez
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Takefusa Kubo 66'
6
Aritz Elustondo
1
Alex Remiro
4
Martin Zubimendi
20
Jon Pacheco
22
Benat Turrientes ↓ Jon Olasagasti 66'
10
Mikel Oyarzabal ↓ Umar Sadiq 67'
12
Javi Lopez

Bench

14
Takefusa Kubo ↑ 66'
19
Umar Sadiq ↑ 67'
3
Aihen Munoz
24
Luka Sucic
15
Urko Gonzalez
13
Unai Marrero
16
Jon Olasagasti ↑ 66'
28
Pablo Marin ↑ 86'
25
Jon Magunazelaia
27
Jon Aramburu ↑ 83'
31
Jon Martin
35
Egoitz Arana

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Willian Jose	6
Alexander Isak	4
Alexander Sorloth	3
Brais Mendez	2
Takefusa Kubo	2
Roberto Fernandez	2
Orri Oskarsson	2
Ander Barrenetxea	1

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-08-19 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2024-06-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 4–0 FC Cartagena W 2024-05-26 SD Amorebieta 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2024-05-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Oviedo W 2024-05-11 Real Valladolid CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-08-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2024-05-25 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–2 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2024-05-19 Real Betis Balompié 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-05-16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Valencia CF W 2024-05-13 FC Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.23 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.24 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona34% Draw30% Real Sociedad de Fútbol36%

Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes51% 0% No49%

Avg goals/match: 2.47

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	71%	29%
± 2.5	44%	56%
± 3.5	24%	76%
± 4.5	11%	89%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

64%

Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol

66%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol

70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona25% Draw49% Real Sociedad de Fútbol26%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.8%

0 – 0

10.6%

0 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

9.3%

1 – 2

7.7%

2 – 1

7.7%

0 – 2

6.3%

2 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

4.8%

1 – 3

3.2%

3 – 1

3.2%

0 – 3

2.6%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	10%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	19%	65%
-0.5	35%	—	65%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	19%	16%
+1.5	84%	—	16%
+2	84%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet

30% ✗

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