RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 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 | 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
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
| 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 |
| 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 | #8 |
| 7 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 9 |
| 10 | Conceded | 13 |
| +0 | GD | -4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ 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)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona launch into their encounter with Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Leandro Cabrera has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Jofre Carreras Pages, a Spain , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' It looks surprising Real Sociedad de Fútbol does not make any changes. Alex Remiro has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' The travelling Real Sociedad de Fútbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Irvin Cardona is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Sociedad de Fútbol tonight.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Stage Front Stadium. Real Sociedad de Fútbol seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 51' Real Sociedad de Futbol player sees a card in front of him.
- 52' Alejo Veliz picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Mikel Oyarzabal is booked for Real Sociedad de Futbol — card on 57.
- 62' Spain international Martin Zubimendi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Brais Mendez is replaced by Takefusa Kubo on 66 minute.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Umar Sadiq. He replaces Mikel Oyarzabal on 67 minute.
- 68' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Irvin Cardona trudges off to be replaced by Brian Olivan on 68 minutes.
- 73' Benat Turrientes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 78' Real Sociedad de Fútbol has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 80' Takefusa Kubo does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
- 83' The crowd applauds Jofre Carreras Pages as he leaves the pitch. Aguado steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 86' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — Sheraldo Becker exits the field as Pablo Marin enters on 86.
- 87' The whistle greets Carlos Romero as he departs to be replaced by Pere Milla.
- 90' Marash Kumbulla is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 4
-
24
Irvin Cardona ↓ Brian Olivan 68'
- 20
-
17
Jofre Carreras Pages ↓ Aguado 83'
- 1
-
23
Omar El Hilali ↓ Alvaro Tejero 87'
- 9
-
15
Jose Gragera ↓ Antoniu Roca 83'
-
22
Carlos Romero ↓ Pere Milla 87'
Bench
- 13
- 3
-
11
Pere Milla ↑ 87'
-
14
Brian Olivan ↑ 68'
-
18
Aguado ↑ 83'
- 5
-
12
Alvaro Tejero ↑ 87'
- 10
- 33
- 19
-
31
Antoniu Roca ↑ 83'
- 35
Coach
Manolo González
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
11
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Pablo Marin 86'
-
18
Hamari Traore ↓ Jon Aramburu 83'
- 17
-
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Takefusa Kubo 66'
- 6
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 22
-
10
Mikel Oyarzabal ↓ Umar Sadiq 67'
- 12
Bench
-
14
Takefusa Kubo ↑ 66'
-
19
Umar Sadiq ↑ 67'
- 3
- 24
- 15
- 13
-
16
Jon Olasagasti ↑ 66'
-
28
Pablo Marin ↑ 86'
- 25
-
27
Jon Aramburu ↑ 83'
- 31
- 35
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Willian Jose | 6 |
| Alexander Isak | 4 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Roberto Fernandez | 2 |
| Orri Oskarsson | 2 |
| Brais Mendez | 2 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
| Javi Puado | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
2 / 4
1.52
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
70%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
59%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

