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 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Victor Garcia Verdura
- Assistant 1 Eliana Fernandez Gonzalez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Julian Villasenor Julian (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alaves | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' And we are off! Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Sociedad de Fútbol backline.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' 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.
- 20' The 30-year-old Nayef Aguerd has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Luis Rioja needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 20 Yellow cards this season.
- 26' GOAL! Hugo Duro scores on 26. Assisted by Dimitri Foulquier
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Takefusa Kubo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' Valencia CF is showing some good football. However, Valencia CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 42' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Jon Pacheco gets a card.
- 46' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Jon Pacheco by Jon Olasagasti on 46 minute.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a card for Javi Lopez.
- 54' The travelling Real Sociedad de Fútbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Diego Lopez is replaced by Fran Perez.
- 62' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Javi Lopez by Ander Barrenetxea on 62 minute.
- 67' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Andre Almeida is withdrawn and Pepelu gets his opportunity.
- 72' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 73' Orri Oskarsson makes way for Mikel Oyarzabal at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 74' Real Sociedad de Futbol ring the changes. Brais Mendez has done his job and it is now time for Luka Sucic to step up.
- 75' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Luis Rioja by Sergi Canos on 75 minute.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' Ander Barrenetxea, a Spain left winger, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' The referee shows Valencia CF player a card on 87.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a card for Sergio Gomez.
- 90' Cristhian Mosquera has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Valencia CF 1-0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
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 |
| 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
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
1.29
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
67%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
61%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.