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 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #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' The wait is over. Valencia CF get us underway at Estadio Mestalla.
- 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' 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.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Futbol's compact .
- 20' Mikel Merino has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Martin Zubimendi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 32.
- 37' Ilaix Moriba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
- 42' 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 Thierry Correia suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Cristhian Mosquera exits the field as Carlos Soler enters on 46.
- 51' Igor Zubeldia catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Real Sociedad de Futbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 64' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Aritz Elustondo comes on to replace Igor Zubeldia.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Futbol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Goncalo Guedes is hanging Ilaix Moriba on the field on 71 minute.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Adnan Januzaj. He replaces Portu on 73 minute.
- 74' The whistle greets Rafinha as he departs to be replaced by David Silva.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hugo Guillamon on 79 minutes.
- 81' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Yunus Musah is replaced by Hugo Duro on 81 minute.
- 86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Sociedad de Futbol needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Joseba Zaldua. He replaces Andoni Gorosabel on 90 minute.
- 90' Uros Racic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Valencia CF 0-0 Real Sociedad de Futbol.
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 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Ander Guevara | 1 |
| Aihen Munoz | 1 |
| Samuel | 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
0.8
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
62%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
70%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 24% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

