Wednesday , 7 October 2026

Real Sociedad de Futbol vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1 – 0
Full Time
RC Celta de Vigo
Sat 8 Jan 2022 · 15:15 UTC Reale Seguros Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Santi Mina
Y 31' Santi Mina
Portu 43' Y
Aritz Elustondo 64' Y
Y 72' Iago Aspas
Y 73' Thiago Galhardo
Mikel Merino 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Real Sociedad de Futbol vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Roberto Alonso
  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra
  • Referee Juan Lopez
  • Referee Adrian Cordero
  • Referee David Recio

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atletico de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompie 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alaves 7 11
7 RC Deportivo La Coruna 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Futbol 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 Malaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

9
4
4
Real Sociedad de Futbol 17 games · Avg 2.2 goals RC Celta de Vigo
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-08 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-10-28 RC Celta de Vigo 0–2 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2021-04-22 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-11-01 RC Celta de Vigo 1–4 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2020-06-24 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–1 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

Real Sociedad de Futbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan RC Celta de Vigo H 1–0 W
02 Jan Deportivo Alaves A 1–1 D
18 Dec Villarreal CF H 1–3 L
12 Dec Real Betis Balompie A 0–4 L
04 Dec Real Madrid CF H 0–2 L
28 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 0–1 L
RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Real Sociedad de Futbol A 0–1 L
02 Jan Real Betis Balompie A 2–0 W
17 Dec RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 3–1 W
10 Dec RCD Mallorca A 0–0 D
05 Dec Valencia CF H 1–2 L
27 Nov Deportivo Alaves A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Real Sociedad de Futbol RC Celta de Vigo
#8 Position #14
10 Points 7
7 Played 7
3 / 1 / 3 W / D / L 1 / 4 / 2
9 Scored 8
13 Conceded 6
-4 GD +2
1.43 PPG 1.00
43% Win % 14%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Futbol this season
43% Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season

Real Sociedad de Futbol are 8th (10 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Real Sociedad de Futbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Real Sociedad de Futbol
Luka Sucic 3 G
Ander Barrenetxea 2 G
RC Celta de Vigo
Pablo Duran 2 G
Iago Aspas 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Real Sociedad de Futbol is hosting RC Celta de Vigo for another epic battle.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Reale Seguros Stadium. RC Celta de Vigo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 13' GOAL! Mikel Oiarzabal scores on 13.
  • 14' What composure from Mikel Oiarzabal! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 24' Alexander Isak is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RC Celta de Vigo so far.
  • 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fran Beltran, as he is very good at scoring at Reale Seguros Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' Santi Mina was booked on 30.
  • 31' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Santi Mina.
  • 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joseph Aidoo made 323 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Alexander Isak by Portu on 39 minute.
  • 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Portu on 43.
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Sociedad de Futbol and RC Celta de Vigo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' Another change for RC Celta de Vigo made on 58 minute. Franco Cervi leaves to be changed by Nolito.
  • 60' Aritz Elustondo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
  • 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aritz Elustondo.
  • 69' Spain international Aihen Munoz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 72' RC Celta de Vigo receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
  • 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Thiago Galhardo on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Jon Guridi comes on to replace Rafinha.
  • 80' Thiago Galhardo gets the nod from RC Celta de Vigo. He replaces Denis Suarez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Real Sociedad de Futbol started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
  • 88' The whistle greets Ander Guevara as he departs to be replaced by Martin Zubimendi.
  • 90' Mikel Merino catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for RC Celta de Vigo.

Lineups

Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Mikel Oiarzabal 5
Aritz Elustondo 3
Willian Jose 3
Alexander Isak 3
Maxi Gomez 2
Mikel Merino 2
Illarramendi 2

Head to Head

2022-01-08 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-10-28 RC Celta de Vigo 0–2 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2021-04-22 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-11-01 RC Celta de Vigo 1–4 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2020-06-24 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–1 RC Celta de Vigo

Real Sociedad de Futbol Form

2022-01-08 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2022-01-02 Deportivo Alaves 1–1 Real Sociedad de Futbol D 2021-12-18 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–3 Villarreal CF L 2021-12-12 Real Betis Balompie 4–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol L 2021-12-04 Real Sociedad de Futbol 0–2 Real Madrid CF L 2021-11-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol L

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2022-01-08 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2022-01-02 Real Betis Balompie 0–2 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-12-17 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2021-12-10 RCD Mallorca 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D 2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF L 2021-11-27 Deportivo Alaves 1–2 RC Celta de Vigo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98 Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for: Real Sociedad de Futbol or RC Celta de Vigo 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Futbol36% Draw30% RC Celta de Vigo34%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Futbol or Draw
66%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
64%
Real Sociedad de Futbol or RC Celta de Vigo
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Sociedad de Futbol21% Draw53% RC Celta de Vigo26%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
14.1%
0 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Futbol

Handicap Real Sociedad de Futbol covers Push RC Celta de Vigo covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.