Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 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 | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
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 | #5 |
| 9 | Points | 22 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 1 / 4 |
| 8 | Scored | 21 |
| 20 | Conceded | 20 |
| -12 | GD | +1 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 17% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/7
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 4 G | |
| Orri Oskarsson | 4 G | |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G | 2 A |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 2 G | 2 A |
| Goncalo Guedes | 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 Gaya, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 7' Poor challenge from Urko Gonzalez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Sociedad de Fútbol that had 363 games and scored 465 goals.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' Andoni Gorosabel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' The Spain Ander Guevara breaks the deadlock on 33 minutes. 0-1!
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 42' Denis Cheryshev picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' Alexander Isak has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Portu.
- 46' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Urko Gonzalez is replaced by Modibo Sagnan.
- 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gabriel Paulista on 47.
- 52' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Real Sociedad de Fútbol winning 100% of all matches.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' Poor challenge from Carlos Fernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Daniel Wass makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 63' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Uros Racic is replaced by Kevin Gameiro.
- 66' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Nacho Monreal gets a Yellow card.
- 66' Adnan Januzaj is ready to make an impact after coming on for Portu at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Yunus Musah is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 68.
- 73' What a strike from Gabriel Paulista! The score is 2-2.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Daniel Wass.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Maxi Gomez.
- 79' Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roberto Lopez is hanging Carlos Fernandez on the field on 79 minute.
- 80' Valencia CF receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 85' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 86' The crowd applauds Goncalo Guedes as he leaves the pitch. Toni Lato steps in for Valencia CF.
- 89' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — Mikel Oiarzabal exits the field as Jon Bautista enters on 89.
- 90' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Daniel Wass is replaced by Christian Oliva on 90 minute.
- 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 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 1 |
| Carlos Soler | 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
1.16
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
59%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
68%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.