Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Baiges
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 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 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Cadiz CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Levante UD | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Getafe CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Mar | Granada CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Levante UD | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #8 |
| 4 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 4 | Scored | 9 |
| 13 | Conceded | 13 |
| -9 | GD | -4 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 14% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Valencia CF host Real Sociedad de Fútbol — let the battle begin!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nacho Monreal, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 7' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Urko Gonzalez.
- 12' Uros Racic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valencia CF that had 425 games and scored 401 goals.
- 27' 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 Mouctar Diakhaby suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Ander Guevara does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
- 38' Goncalo Guedes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Denis Cheryshev.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alexander Isak makes it 0-2.
- 45' Portu picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Urko Gonzalez trudges off to be replaced by Modibo Sagnan on 46 minutes.
- 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gabriel Paulista.
- 52' Real Sociedad de Fútbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' Carlos Fernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 60' What composure from Daniel Wass! The Denmark international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 63' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Gameiro is hanging Uros Racic on the field on 63 minute.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Nacho Monreal argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' The Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes a substitution. Portu departs to be replaced by Adnan Januzaj.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yunus Musah on 68.
- 73' Gabriel Paulista has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
- 77' Poor challenge from Daniel Wass. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Maxi Gomez on 78.
- 79' Carlos Fernandez makes way for Roberto Lopez at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Maxi Gomez is booked for Valencia CF — Red card on 80.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' Toni Lato has so much to prove this time. He replaces Goncalo Guedes on 86 minute.
- 89' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Mikel Oiarzabal trudges off to be replaced by Jon Bautista on 89 minutes.
- 90' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Daniel Wass by Christian Oliva on 90 minute.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Toni Lato 86'
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↓ Yunus Musah 63'
- 12
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Christian Oliva 90'
- 1
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 22
-
19
Uros Racic ↓ Kevin Gameiro 63'
- 2
Bench
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 63'
- 25
-
3
Toni Lato ↑ 86'
- 23
- 11
- 21
- 16
- 20
- 15
-
10
Christian Oliva ↑ 90'
- 6
-
30
Yunus Musah ↑ 63'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 19
- 10
- 6
- 18
- 16
-
7
Portu ↓ Adnan Januzaj 66'
- 1
- 9
- 24
-
37
Urko Gonzalez ↓ Modibo Sagnan 46'
Bench
-
15
Modibo Sagnan ↑ 46'
-
25
Jon Bautista ↑ 89'
- 2
-
11
Adnan Januzaj ↑ 66'
-
28
Roberto Lopez ↑ 79'
- 22
- 26
- 34
- 27
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Maxi Gomez | 1 |
| Daniel Wass | 1 |
| Gabriel Paulista | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2021-04-11
Valencia CF
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2021-04-07
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
Athletic Club
D
2021-03-21
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–6
FC Barcelona
L
2021-03-14
Granada CF
1–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2021-03-07
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Levante UD
W
2021-03-01
Real Madrid CF
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
62%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
66%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.