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 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' The ball is rolling at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF are looking to make home advantage count against Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
- 5' Daniel Wass, a Denmark , has 34 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 7' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Urko Gonzalez will be fuming at that decision.
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 17' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Sociedad de Fútbol backline.
- 22' With 3 assists to his name this season, Alexander Isak is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 33' GOAL! Ander Guevara scores on 33.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' Denis Cheryshev is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 45' What composure from Alexander Isak! The Sweden international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 45' Real Sociedad de Futbol receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Modibo Sagnan comes on to replace Urko Gonzalez.
- 47' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 47.
- 52' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Carlos Fernandez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Wass makes it 1-2.
- 63' The whistle greets Uros Racic as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Gameiro.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nacho Monreal on 66.
- 66' Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adnan Januzaj is hanging Portu on the field on 66 minute.
- 68' Yunus Musah catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 68.
- 73' A goal from the Brazil international Gabriel Paulista! He fires home on 73 to make it 2-2!
- 77' Daniel Wass picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maxi Gomez.
- 79' Roberto Lopez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Carlos Fernandez at the 79 minute mark.
- 80' Maxi Gomez is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' Real Sociedad de Fútbol is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 86' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Toni Lato is hanging Goncalo Guedes on the field on 86 minute.
- 89' The Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes a substitution. Mikel Oiarzabal departs to be replaced by Jon Bautista.
- 90' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Christian Oliva on, Daniel Wass off on 90 minutes.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Gabriel Paulista | 1 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 1 |
| Alexander Isak | 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
2 / 4
1.55
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
67%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
59%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

