Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos del Cerro
- Referee Gonzalo Garcia
- Referee Manuel Pozueta
- Referee Guadalupe Porras
- Referee Cesar Soto
- Referee Jorge Figueroa
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
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
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | AS Omonia Lefkosia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Sep | Manchester United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Elche CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Sep | Athletic Club | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #17 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 16th (0 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Real Sociedad de Fútbol get us underway at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alvaro Fernandez made 250 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Joselu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 17' What a moment for Alexander Sorloth! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' The Spain Edu Exposito breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 0-2!
- 24' Sergi Darder has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brais Mendez makes it 0-3.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' Aleix Vidal is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona so far.
- 49' 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.
- 54' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Omar El Hilali is replaced by Javi Puado on 54 minute.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brian Olivan, as he is very good at scoring at Reale Seguros Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Sociedad de Fútbol and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Sergi Gomez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Sociedad de Fútbol tonight.
- 75' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Fernando Calero by Aleix Vidal on 75 minute.
- 80' The travelling RCD Espanyol de Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' Benat Turrientes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takefusa Kubo on 82 minute.
- 82' Brais Mendez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 83' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Brais Mendez will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohamed Ali Cho is hanging David Silva on the field on 83 minute.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aritz Elustondo on 84 minutes.
- 85' Pol Lozano gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Vinicius de Souza Costa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Alexander Sorloth gets a Yellow card.
- 89' The whistle greets Brais Mendez as he departs to be replaced by Igor Zubeldia.
- 2-1 the final result. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 8
- 18
- 1
- 14
- 12
- 3
- 20
Bench
- 15
- 4
- 5
- 13
- 16
- 17
- 2
- 11
- –
- 22
- –
- 33
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 17
- 24
- 10
- 4
-
20
Edu Exposito ↓ Dani Gomez 75'
- 14
-
5
Fernando Calero ↓ Aleix Vidal 75'
- 25
-
26
Omar El Hilali ↓ Javi Puado 54'
- 12
Bench
- 13
-
22
Aleix Vidal ↑ 75'
-
7
Javi Puado ↑ 54'
-
6
Pol Lozano ↑ 85'
- 21
- 31
-
19
Dani Gomez ↑ 75'
- 1
- 28
Coach
Diego Martinez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Willian Jose | 6 |
| Alexander Isak | 4 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Brais Mendez | 2 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
| Javi Puado | 1 |
| Joseba Zaldua | 1 |
| Sheraldo Becker | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2022-09-15
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
AS Omonia Lefkosia
W
2022-09-11
Getafe CF
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2022-09-08
Manchester United FC
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-09-03
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2022-08-27
Elche CF
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2022-09-10
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–3
Sevilla FC
L
2022-09-04
Athletic Club
0–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2022-08-28
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Real Madrid CF
L
2022-08-19
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2022-08-13
RC Celta de Vigo
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.82
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 84% + Under — clean sheet likely 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 1.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 2.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
82%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
54%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
64%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
29.1%
1 – 0
20%
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.1%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2.2%
2 – 2
1.4%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
0.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 10% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 25% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 15% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
60%
✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.