Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Futbol, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Futbol — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Futbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Fernando Roman
- Referee Alfonso Alvarez (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Real Sociedad de Futbol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 31 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Levante UD | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Getafe CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Deportivo Alaves | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | Villarreal CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Real Betis Balompie | A | 0–4 | L |
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' What a night it is going to be! Valencia CF welcome Real Sociedad de Futbol for this crunch clash at Estadio Mestalla.
- 5' The travelling Real Sociedad de Futbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Alexander Sorloth is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
- 15' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andoni Gorosabel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cristhian Mosquera on 26 minutes.
- 31' Martin Zubimendi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 32' Poor challenge from Martin Zubimendi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 37' Ilaix Moriba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
- 42' Cristhian Mosquera has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Carlos Soler is replacing Cristhian Mosquera for the Valencia CF side.
- 51' Igor Zubeldia was booked on 51.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Valencia CF have won 403 goals from 429 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Igor Zubeldia is replaced by Aritz Elustondo on 64 minute.
- 69' Real Sociedad de Futbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 71' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Ilaix Moriba is withdrawn and Goncalo Guedes gets his opportunity.
- 73' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Portu is replaced by Adnan Januzaj on 73 minute.
- 74' Real Sociedad de Futbol ring the changes. Rafinha has done his job and it is now time for David Silva to step up.
- 79' Hugo Guillamon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 81' Hugo Duro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yunus Musah on 81 minute.
- 86' France international Robin Le Normand has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Andoni Gorosabel is replaced by Joseba Zaldua.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Uros Racic will be fuming at that decision.
- The points are shared — Valencia CF 0-0 Real Sociedad de Futbol. Honours even.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
9
Maxi Gomez ↓ Maranhao 81'
- 20
-
24
Eray Comert ↓ Uros Racic 71'
- 28
- 6
- 2
-
4
Yunus Musah ↓ Hugo Duro 81'
-
23
Ilaix Moriba ↓ Goncalo Guedes 71'
- 21
- 37
Bench
- 11
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 71'
- 17
- 1
- 3
-
10
Carlos Soler ↑ 46'
-
19
Hugo Duro ↑ 81'
-
8
Uros Racic ↑ 71'
- 27
-
22
Maranhao ↑ 81'
- 32
- 39
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 15
- 10
-
5
Igor Zubeldia ↓ Aritz Elustondo 64'
- 8
- 18
-
7
Portu ↓ Adnan Januzaj 73'
- 1
-
17
Rafinha ↓ David Silva 74'
- 24
- 3
Bench
- 13
-
21
David Silva ↑ 74'
-
19
Alexander Isak ↑ 64'
- 4
-
6
Aritz Elustondo ↑ 64'
-
2
Joseba Zaldua ↑ 90'
-
11
Adnan Januzaj ↑ 73'
- 14
- 16
- 37
- 12
- 26
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Orri Oskarsson | 3 |
| Javier Guerra | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Igor Zubeldia | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Gabriel Paulista | 1 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 1 |
| Alexander Isak | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Futbol Form
2022-02-06
Valencia CF
0–0
Real Sociedad de Futbol
D
2022-01-23
Real Sociedad de Futbol
0–0
Getafe CF
D
2022-01-08
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–0
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2022-01-02
Deportivo Alaves
1–1
Real Sociedad de Futbol
D
2021-12-18
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–3
Villarreal CF
L
2021-12-12
Real Betis Balompie
4–0
Real Sociedad de Futbol
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.8
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
I would bet for:
Real Sociedad de Futbol or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
62%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
70%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Futbol
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Futbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 24% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.