Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Fernando Roman
- Referee Alfonso Alvarez (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 31 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Levante UD | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Getafe CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | Villarreal CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–4 | L |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Valencia CF is hosting Real Sociedad de Fútbol for another epic battle.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Real Sociedad de Fútbol looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Carlos Soler scoring 1 goals.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pepe Bordalás might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' With 1 assists to his name this season, Eray Comert is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 26' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Cristhian Mosquera gets a Yellow card.
- 31' Martin Zubimendi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Martin Zubimendi.
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ilaix Moriba on 37 minutes.
- 42' Yunus Musah, a USA midfielder, has 33 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Valencia CF ring the changes. Cristhian Mosquera has done his job and it is now time for Carlos Soler to step up.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Igor Zubeldia on 51 minutes.
- 56' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' 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 Maxi Gomez suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Igor Zubeldia is withdrawn and Aritz Elustondo gets his opportunity.
- 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valencia CF that had 433 games and scored 407 goals.
- 71' Valencia CF ring the changes. Ilaix Moriba has done his job and it is now time for Goncalo Guedes to step up.
- 73' Real Sociedad de Futbol ring the changes. Portu has done his job and it is now time for Adnan Januzaj to step up.
- 74' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Rafinha is replaced by David Silva on 74 minute.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hugo Guillamon.
- 81' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hugo Duro is hanging Yunus Musah on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Aritz Elustondo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' Joseba Zaldua has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andoni Gorosabel on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Uros Racic. He receives a Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
9
Maxi Gomez ↓ Maranhao 81'
- 20
-
24
Eray Comert ↓ Uros Racic 71'
- 28
- 6
- 2
-
4
Yunus Musah ↓ Hugo Duro 81'
-
23
Ilaix Moriba ↓ Goncalo Guedes 71'
- 21
- 37
Bench
- 11
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 71'
- 17
- 1
- 3
-
10
Carlos Soler ↑ 46'
-
19
Hugo Duro ↑ 81'
-
8
Uros Racic ↑ 71'
- 27
-
22
Maranhao ↑ 81'
- 32
- 39
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 15
- 10
-
5
Igor Zubeldia ↓ Aritz Elustondo 64'
- 8
- 18
-
7
Portu ↓ Adnan Januzaj 73'
- 1
-
17
Rafinha ↓ David Silva 74'
- 24
- 3
Bench
- 13
-
21
David Silva ↑ 74'
-
19
Alexander Isak ↑ 64'
- 4
-
6
Aritz Elustondo ↑ 64'
-
2
Joseba Zaldua ↑ 90'
-
11
Adnan Januzaj ↑ 73'
- 14
- 16
- 37
- 12
- 26
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Samuel | 1 |
| Aaron Mayol | 1 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2022-02-06
Valencia CF
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2022-01-23
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Getafe CF
D
2022-01-08
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2022-01-02
Deportivo Alavés
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2021-12-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–3
Villarreal CF
L
2021-12-12
Real Betis Balompié
4–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.84
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
59%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
71%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
9.8%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 24% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

