Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2023-24 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 Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Diego Sanchez Rojo (Spain)
12 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 5.9 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | UD Almeria | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Deportivo Alaves | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | CA Osasuna | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | UD Las Palmas | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | Valencia CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Sep | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Granada CF | H | 5–3 | W |
| 25 Aug | UD Las Palmas | A | 0–0 | 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' KICK OFF: Real Sociedad de Fútbol gets underway.
- 5' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' 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.
- 14' The referee calls foul for Urko Gonzalez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' Spain international Diego Lopez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Jon Pacheco will be fuming at that decision.
- 30' 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' Carlos Fernandez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 37' It looks surprising Real Sociedad de Fútbol does not make any changes. Cenk Ozkacar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Selim Amallah.
- 45' Selim Amallah catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 45.
- 46' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Urko Gonzalez is replaced by Martin Zubimendi on 46 minute.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Gabriel Paulista. He replaces Gaya on 55 minute.
- 60' Jon Pacheco makes way for Igor Zubeldia at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 61' A tactical swap from Real Sociedad de Futbol — Igor Zubeldia on, Jon Pacheco off on 61 minutes.
- 62' Poor challenge from Carlos Fernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 67' Igor Zubeldia has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 348 appearances.
- 68' Brais Mendez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 71' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 71 minute. Kieran Tierney leaves to be changed by Aihen Munoz.
- 72' Real Sociedad de Futbol ring the changes. Kieran Tierney has done his job and it is now time for Aihen Munoz to step up.
- 74' Valencia CF make a change. Diego Lopez trudges off to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk on 74 minutes.
- 79' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 81' Mikel Merino was booked on 81.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Igor Zubeldia on 89.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Sociedad de Fútbol take all three points.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
14
Gaya ↓ Gabriel Paulista 55'
- 9
- 18
- 19
- 25
- 12
- 15
-
23
Fran Perez ↓ Andre Almeida 55'
- 8
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Roman Yaremchuk 74'
Bench
- 1
- 13
-
5
Gabriel Paulista ↑ 55'
-
17
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 74'
- 6
-
10
Andre Almeida ↑ 55'
- 27
-
3
Cristhian Mosquera ↑ 46'
- 29
- 31
- 36
- 30
Coach
Ruben Baraja
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 18
- 6
- 8
- 1
- 9
-
17
Kieran Tierney ↓ Aihen Munoz 72'
-
20
Jon Pacheco ↓ Igor Zubeldia 61'
- 26
-
22
Benat Turrientes ↓ Brais Mendez 61'
- 10
- 11
Bench
-
23
Brais Mendez ↑ 61'
-
5
Igor Zubeldia ↑ 61'
- 21
-
2
Alvaro Odriozola ↑ 46'
- 14
- 19
-
3
Aihen Munoz ↑ 72'
- 24
- 7
-
4
Martin Zubimendi ↑ 46'
- 32
- 16
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 1 |
| Nacho Monreal | 1 |
| Carlos Fernandez | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2023-09-27
Valencia CF
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-09-24
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
4–3
Getafe CF
W
2023-09-20
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2023-09-17
Real Madrid CF
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2023-09-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
5–3
Granada CF
W
2023-08-25
UD Las Palmas
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
67%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
64%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

