Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2024-25 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 Victor Garcia Verdura
- Assistant 1 Eliana Fernandez Gonzalez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Julian Villasenor Julian (Spain)
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 6.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Sevilla FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jan | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Deportivo Alavés | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | UD Las Palmas | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | FK Dynamo Kyiv | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | CD Leganes | A | 3–0 | W |
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' We are underway at Estadio de Mestalla. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Sheraldo Becker, a Suriname , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Nayef Aguerd needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Corberán will be considering his options from the bench.
- 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' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hugo Duro makes it 1-0.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 41' Takefusa Kubo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jon Pacheco on 42.
- 46' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Jon Pacheco is replaced by Jon Olasagasti on 46 minute.
- 49' Javi Lopez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' The whistle greets Diego Lopez as he departs to be replaced by Fran Perez.
- 62' The whistle greets Javi Lopez as he departs to be replaced by Ander Barrenetxea.
- 67' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pepelu is hanging Andre Almeida on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' 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 Gaya suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Orri Oskarsson is replaced by Mikel Oyarzabal on 73 minute.
- 74' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 74 minute. Brais Mendez leaves to be changed by Luka Sucic.
- 75' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Luis Rioja is replaced by Sergi Canos.
- 80' Valencia CF are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Real Sociedad de Fútbol's 3-5-2 shape.
- 85' Dimitri Foulquier has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 324 appearances.
- 87' Hugo Duro is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- 89' Sergio Gomez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Cristhian Mosquera is booked for Valencia CF — card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 9
-
22
Luis Rioja ↓ Sergi Canos 75'
- 25
-
10
Andre Almeida ↓ Pepelu 67'
- 3
- 15
- 5
- 8
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Fran Perez 59'
Bench
- 19
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 75'
- 13
-
18
Pepelu ↑ 67'
- 6
- 30
- 17
- 21
- 31
-
23
Fran Perez ↑ 59'
- 24
- 42
Coach
Carlos Corberán
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
11
Sheraldo Becker ↓ Takefusa Kubo 62'
- 21
- 17
-
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Luka Sucic 74'
- 6
- 5
- 1
- 4
-
20
Jon Pacheco ↓ Jon Olasagasti 46'
- 9
-
12
Javi Lopez ↓ Ander Barrenetxea 62'
Bench
- 2
-
14
Takefusa Kubo ↑ 62'
- 3
-
7
Ander Barrenetxea ↑ 62'
-
24
Luka Sucic ↑ 74'
- 15
- 22
- 13
-
16
Jon Olasagasti ↑ 46'
-
10
Mikel Oyarzabal ↑ 73'
- 28
- 31
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 1 |
| Alexander Isak | 1 |
| Ander Guevara | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2025-01-19
Valencia CF
1–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2025-01-13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Villarreal CF
W
2024-12-21
RC Celta de Vigo
2–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2024-12-15
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
UD Las Palmas
D
2024-12-12
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–0
FK Dynamo Kyiv
W
2024-12-08
CD Leganes
0–3
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.91
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
58%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
71%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.1%
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% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.