Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Valencia CF — La Liga .
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee German Cid Camacho
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Valencia CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | SD Huesca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | FC Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | SD Eibar | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | CD Leganes | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Levante UD | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #9 |
| 46 | Points | 49 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 11 / 13 / 14 | W / D / L | 13 / 10 / 15 |
| 59 | Scored | 46 |
| 61 | Conceded | 55 |
| -2 | GD | -9 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 34% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Valencia CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 9' Toni Lato catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 9.
- 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 16' Ruben Pardo is replacing Mikel Merino for the Real Sociedad de Futbol side.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valencia CF that had 422 games and scored 398 goals.
- 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Sociedad de Fútbol side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Central African Republic international Geoffrey Kondogbia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' GOAL! Kevin Gameiro scores on 36. Assisted by Denis Cheryshev
- 41' Real Sociedad de Fútbol currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Joseba Zaldua by Sandro Ramirez on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mouctar Diakhaby made 422 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' Valencia CF ring the changes. Denis Cheryshev has done his job and it is now time for Goncalo Guedes to step up.
- 63' Igor Zubeldia is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 68' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Rodrigo comes on to replace Michy Batshuayi.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gabriel Paulista on 70 minutes.
- 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Francis Coquelin is hanging Geoffrey Kondogbia on the field on 76 minute.
- 80' Aritz Elustondo is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' Valencia CF 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.
- 90' Neto was booked on 90.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
- 22
- 20
- 12
- 10
- 15
- 5
- 13
- 2
- 8
Bench
- 1
- 21
- 6
- 24
- 18
- 14
- 23
Coach
Asier Garitano
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 10
- 13
-
23
Michy Batshuayi ↓ Rodrigo 68'
- 11
- 12
- 15
- 3
- 5
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
19
Rodrigo ↑ 68'
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 60'
- 18
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↑ 76'
- 1
- 4
- 20
Coach
Marcelino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Alexander Isak | 1 |
| Ander Guevara | 1 |
| Aihen Munoz | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2018-09-29
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–1
Valencia CF
L
2018-09-25
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2018-09-21
SD Huesca
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2018-09-15
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–2
FC Barcelona
L
2018-08-31
SD Eibar
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2018-08-24
CD Leganes
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Valencia CF 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
63%
Draw or Valencia CF
67%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Valencia CF
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

