Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Manuel Torre
- Referee Jose Martinez
- Referee Ruben Eiriz
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | FC Barcelona | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Villarreal CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Deportivo Alaves | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Athletic Club | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | SD Huesca | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Jan | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #10 |
| 49 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 11 / 13 / 14 |
| 46 | Scored | 59 |
| 55 | Conceded | 61 |
| -9 | GD | -2 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 34% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Valencia CF have kicked off against Real Sociedad de Fútbol. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Valencia CF have won 398 goals from 422 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Santi Mina argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' Mikel Merino has been relatively quiet despite scoring 37 goals in his last 348 appearances.
- 33' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Theo Hernandez gets a Yellow card.
- 38' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' It’s high time Marcelino made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 48' Cristiano Piccini is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Sociedad de Fútbol so far.
- 53' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Sociedad de Fútbol backline.
- 57' Cristiano Piccini picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Hector Moreno comes on to replace Raul Navas.
- 62' Another change for Valencia CF made on 62 minute. Geoffrey Kondogbia leaves to be changed by Francis Coquelin.
- 66' Valencia CF make a change. Santi Mina trudges off to be replaced by Rodrigo on 66 minutes.
- 71' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 75' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Denis Cheryshev is replaced by Goncalo Guedes on 75 minute.
- 76' Illarramendi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sandro Ramirez.
- 83' The travelling Real Sociedad de Fútbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joseba Zaldua on 86 minutes.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Rodrigo 66'
- 10
- 13
- 11
- 21
- 24
- 14
- 8
- 6
-
22
Santi Mina ↓ Rodrigo 66'
- 4
Bench
- 23
-
19
Rodrigo ↑ 66'
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 75'
- 18
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↑ 62'
- 1
- 20
Coach
Marcelino
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
22
Raul Navas ↓ Hector Moreno 59'
- 1
- 12
- 3
- 10
- 5
- 19
- 2
-
8
Mikel Merino ↓ Luca Sangalli 66'
-
11
Adnan Januzaj ↓ Sandro 75'
Bench
- 7
- 13
-
6
Hector Moreno ↑ 59'
-
24
Sandro ↑ 75'
- 14
-
23
Luca Sangalli ↑ 66'
- 29
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Mikel Merino | 1 |
| Andre Silva | 1 |
| Adnan Januzaj | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2019-02-10
Valencia CF
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2019-02-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
Athletic Club
W
2019-01-27
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
SD Huesca
D
2019-01-20
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2019-01-14
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2019-01-06
Real Madrid CF
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
72%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
59%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.