Real Sociedad de Futbol vs HNK Rijeka, Europe 2020-21 GROUP STAGE
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Real Sociedad de Futbol vs HNK Rijeka — Europe at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.
- Real Sociedad de Futbol 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- HNK Rijeka 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Pedro Ribeiro
- Referee Tiago Costa
13 games this season
🟨 1.6/game
⚽ 7.5 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | HNK Rijeka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | AZ | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Nov | Cádiz CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | Granada CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | AZ | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Real Sociedad de Futbol | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | SSC Napoli | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | AZ | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Oct | Real Sociedad de Futbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | FC Kobenhavn | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Real Sociedad de Futbol and HNK Rijeka.
- 5' Real Sociedad de Futbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Sociedad de Futbol and HNK Rijeka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Mikel Merino will be fuming at that decision.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Franko Andrijasevic, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Robert Muric suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Darko Velkovski puts HNK Rijeka on the lead.
- 41' Franko Andrijasevic is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
- 46' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 51' Armando Anastasio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Sociedad de Futbol tonight.
- 56' 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.
- 58' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Alexander Isak is replaced by Jon Bautista.
- 63' Real Sociedad de Futbol are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined HNK Rijeka backline.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Tibor Halilovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' David Silva makes way for Willian Jose at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 69' What a moment for Jon Bautista! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' What a strike from Stjepan Loncar! The score is 1-2.
- 75' Robert Muric makes way for Domagoj Pavicic at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from HNK Rijeka.
- 79' GOAL! Nacho Monreal scores on 79. Assisted by Mikel Merino
- 80' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Adnan Januzaj by Portu on 80 minute.
- 85' Ivan Nevistic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Sociedad de Futbol so far.
- 86' HNK Rijeka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sterling Benzi is hanging Franko Andrijasevic on the field on 86 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 21
- 19
- 10
- 5
- 2
- 8
- 11
- 1
- 24
- 36
Bench
- 15
- 9
- 25
- 13
- 18
- 16
- 17
- 28
- 7
- 12
- 22
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
HNK Rijeka Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
17
Luka Menalo ↓ Armando Anastasio 80'
- 19
- 4
- 31
- 44
-
14
Darko Velkovski ↓ Joao Escoval 86'
- 8
- 33
-
7
Robert Muric ↓ Domagoj Pavicic 75'
- 24
Bench
-
23
Armando Anastasio ↑ 80'
-
10
Domagoj Pavicic ↑ 75'
- 32
-
26
Joao Escoval ↑ 86'
- 15
- 2
- 6
- 1
-
11
Sterling Benzi ↑ 86'
Coach
Simon Rozman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jon Bautista | 2 |
| Darko Velkovski | 1 |
| Nacho Monreal | 1 |
| Stjepan Loncar | 1 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Futbol Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.53
Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
HNK Rijeka xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Futbol or Draw
76%
Draw or HNK Rijeka
50%
Real Sociedad de Futbol or HNK Rijeka
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: HNK Rijeka win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Futbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Futbol covers | Push | HNK Rijeka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
HNK Rijeka keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.