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Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Valencia CF
1 – 0
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Sat 25 Feb 2023 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 4' Martin Zubimendi
Dimitri Foulquier 11' Y
Y 36' Diego Rico
Yunus Musah 45' Y
Samu Castillejo 55' Y
Toni Lato 67' Y
Giorgi Mamardashvili 69' Y
Gabriel Paulista 90' Y
Y 90' Carlos Fernandez

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez
  • Referee Jose Naranjo
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Manuel Orellana
  • Referee Valentin Pizarro
  • Referee Diego Sanchez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
8 Málaga CF 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
12 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
13 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
14 Valencia CF 0 0
15 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
17 Athletic Club 0 0
18 Elche CF 0 0
19 Levante UD 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Villarreal CF 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

5
7
4
Valencia CF 16 games · Avg 1.8 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-25 Valencia CF 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-11-06 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 Valencia CF 2022-02-06 Valencia CF 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2021-11-21 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Valencia CF 2021-04-11 Valencia CF 2–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 1–0 W
20 Feb Getafe CF A 0–1 L
11 Feb Athletic Club H 1–2 L
05 Feb Girona FC A 0–1 L
02 Feb Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
29 Jan Real Valladolid CF A 0–1 L
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Valencia CF A 0–1 L
18 Feb RC Celta de Vigo H 1–1 D
13 Feb RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 3–2 W
05 Feb Real Valladolid CF H 0–1 L
29 Jan Real Madrid CF A 0–0 D
21 Jan Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–0 W

Season Stats

Valencia CF Real Sociedad de Fútbol
#14 Position #15
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 14th (0 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 15th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valencia CF to score. At the same time, Real Sociedad de Fútbol does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 4' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Martin Zubimendi.
  • 9' Carlos Fernandez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 11' Controversy at the stadium! Dimitri Foulquier argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 16' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 21' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' Samu Castillejo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Estadio Mestalla. Real Sociedad de Fútbol seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Diego Rico.
  • 40' What a moment for Igor Zubeldia! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 41' What a moment for Igor Zubeldia! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Yunus Musah is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Paulista departs to be replaced by Eray Comert.
  • 51' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Samu Castillejo.
  • 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 63' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Samu Castillejo by Thierry Correia on 63 minute.
  • 67' The referee calls foul for Toni Lato. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 69' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 73' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Brais Mendez by Illarramendi on 73 minute.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Brais Mendez is replaced by Illarramendi.
  • 78' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Yunus Musah is withdrawn and Ilaix Moriba gets his opportunity.
  • 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yunus Musah is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
  • 88' 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 Samuel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Cenk Ozkacar. He replaces Andre Almeida on 90 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gabriel Paulista.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Orri Oskarsson 3
Igor Zubeldia 2
Hugo Duro 2
Javier Guerra 2
Kevin Gameiro 2
Samuel 1
Kevin Gameiro 1
Hugo Guillamon 1

Head to Head

2023-02-25 Valencia CF 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-11-06 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 Valencia CF 2022-02-06 Valencia CF 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2021-11-21 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Valencia CF 2021-04-11 Valencia CF 2–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Valencia CF Form

2023-02-25 Valencia CF 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-02-20 Getafe CF 1–0 Valencia CF L 2023-02-11 Valencia CF 1–2 Athletic Club L 2023-02-05 Girona FC 1–0 Valencia CF L 2023-02-02 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Valencia CF L 2023-01-29 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 Valencia CF L

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2023-02-25 Valencia CF 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-02-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 RC Celta de Vigo D 2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-02-05 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 Real Valladolid CF L 2023-01-29 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2023-01-21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.46 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 93% + Under — clean sheet likely 84%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF31% Draw45% Real Sociedad de Fútbol24%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes16% 0% No84%
Avg goals/match: 0.9
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 57%
43%
± 1.5 24%
76%
± 2.5 7%
93%
± 3.5 2%
98%
± 4.5 0%
100%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
69%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
55%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF13% Draw76% Real Sociedad de Fútbol11%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
43.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.7%
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.3%
2 – 1
2.2%
1 – 2
2.1%
2 – 2
0.7%
3 – 0
0.6%
0 – 3
0.5%
3 – 1
0.4%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 19% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 18% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
65% ✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
63% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.