Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Futbol, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Futbol — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Futbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Baiges
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 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 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Real Sociedad de Futbol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Cadiz CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Levante UD | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Getafe CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Mar | Granada CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Levante UD | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Real Sociedad de Futbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 Futbol this season
Real Sociedad de Futbol this season
Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). Real Sociedad de Futbol 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 Futbol
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 Futbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Valencia CF host Real Sociedad de Fútbol — let the battle begin!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 7' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Urko Gonzalez.
- 12' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 17' Maxi Gomez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
- 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 27' With 0 assists to his name this season, Portu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
- 32' 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 Denis Cheryshev suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Ander Guevara gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Denis Cheryshev.
- 45' Against the run of play, Alexander Isak has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Portu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Modibo Sagnan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Urko Gonzalez at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Fútbol's compact .
- 58' A moment of madness from Carlos Fernandez on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Sociedad de Futbol will be frustrated.
- 60' Magnificent from Daniel Wass! That is 10 goals in 429 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' Valencia CF make a change. Uros Racic trudges off to be replaced by Kevin Gameiro on 63 minutes.
- 66' Nacho Monreal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
- 66' Adnan Januzaj gets the nod from Real Sociedad de Futbol. He replaces Portu and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yunus Musah.
- 73' Gabriel Paulista has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Wass on 77 minutes.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maxi Gomez.
- 79' Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roberto Lopez is hanging Carlos Fernandez on the field on 79 minute.
- 80' A moment of madness from Maxi Gomez on 80 minutes earns him a Red card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
- 85' Jon Bautista has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 86' Valencia CF make a change. Goncalo Guedes trudges off to be replaced by Toni Lato on 86 minutes.
- 89' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Mikel Oiarzabal by Jon Bautista on 89 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Christian Oliva on, Daniel Wass off on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Toni Lato 86'
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↓ Yunus Musah 63'
- 12
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Christian Oliva 90'
- 1
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 22
-
19
Uros Racic ↓ Kevin Gameiro 63'
- 2
Bench
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 63'
- 25
-
3
Toni Lato ↑ 86'
- 23
- 11
- 21
- 16
- 20
- 15
-
10
Christian Oliva ↑ 90'
- 6
-
30
Yunus Musah ↑ 63'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 19
- 10
- 6
- 18
- 16
-
7
Portu ↓ Adnan Januzaj 66'
- 1
- 9
- 24
-
37
Urko Gonzalez ↓ Modibo Sagnan 46'
Bench
-
15
Modibo Sagnan ↑ 46'
-
25
Jon Bautista ↑ 89'
- 2
-
11
Adnan Januzaj ↑ 66'
-
28
Roberto Lopez ↑ 79'
- 22
- 26
- 34
- 27
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 Futbol Form
2021-04-11
Valencia CF
2–2
Real Sociedad de Futbol
D
2021-04-07
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–1
Athletic Club
D
2021-03-21
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–6
FC Barcelona
L
2021-03-14
Granada CF
1–0
Real Sociedad de Futbol
L
2021-03-07
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–0
Levante UD
W
2021-03-01
Real Madrid CF
1–1
Real Sociedad de Futbol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Futbol 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
62%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
66%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Futbol
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Futbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.