Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
- Referee Alberto Fuente Martin
- Referee Cesar Soto
- 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
Last 5 meetings
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
2020-07-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2019-09-22
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2019-05-18
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Sevilla FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Mar | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Mar | RCD Mallorca | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | RCD Mallorca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Getafe CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 1–5 | L |
| 20 Feb | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #15 |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 13 | Conceded | 10 |
| -4 | GD | +0 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Real Sociedad de Futbol and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona has kicked off!
- 5' Real Sociedad de Futbol are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Real Sociedad de Futbol has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Reale Seguros Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Alexander Isak has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Rafinha has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Sociedad de Futbol and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Sociedad de Futbol and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 51' Alexander Sorloth adds to his 0 season tally! Real Sociedad de Futbol lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yangel Herrera on 55 minutes.
- 57' Oscar Melendo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keidi Bare on 57 minute.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Nais Djouahra. He replaces Portu on 61 minute.
- 66' Real Sociedad de Futbol looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ander Barrenetxea scoring 1 goals.
- 71' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Rafinha is replaced by Mikel Merino.
- 73' Poor challenge from Diego Rico. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 74' Diego Rico picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 74' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Loren is withdrawn and Landry Dimata gets his opportunity.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sergi Darder.
- 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Diego Rico made 338 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 86' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Sociedad de Futbol is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 88' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Ander Martin comes on to replace David Silva.
- 90' A moment of madness from Alexander Isak on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Sociedad de Futbol will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Sociedad de Futbol take all three points.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 15
- 21
- 19
- 5
- 18
- 7
- 1
- 17
- 24
- 3
Bench
- 13
- 4
- 6
- 2
- 8
- 14
- 16
- 37
- 12
- 26
- 47
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Keidi Bare ↓ Oscar Melendo 57'
- 10
- 9
- 3
- 4
-
16
Loren ↓ Landry Dimata 74'
- 1
-
23
Adri Embarba ↓ Tonny Vilhena 57'
- 5
- 25
-
12
Oscar Gil Regano ↓ Aleix Vidal 74'
Bench
-
19
Tonny Vilhena ↑ 57'
-
22
Aleix Vidal ↑ 74'
- 24
- 17
- 15
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↑ 57'
- 2
- 8
-
18
Landry Dimata ↑ 74'
- 29
- 34
- 7
Coach
Vicente Moreno
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 |
| David Lopez | 1 |
Head to Head
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
2020-07-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2019-09-22
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2019-05-18
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2022-04-04
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2022-03-20
Sevilla FC
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2022-03-13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Deportivo Alavés
W
2022-03-05
Real Madrid CF
4–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2022-03-02
RCD Mallorca
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-02-27
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
CA Osasuna
W
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2022-04-04
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2022-03-20
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
RCD Mallorca
W
2022-03-12
Levante UD
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2022-03-05
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–0
Getafe CF
W
2022-02-27
Villarreal CF
5–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2022-02-20
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Sevilla FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
74%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
53%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.