Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad de Futbol, La Liga 2024-25 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 Victor Garcia Verdura
- Assistant 1 Eliana Fernandez Gonzalez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Julian Villasenor Julian (Spain)
3 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 1.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 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 Leganés | A | 3–0 | W |
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' The ball is rolling at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF are looking to make home advantage count against Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 5' Real Sociedad de Futbol come into this ranked 7 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Real Sociedad de Futbol winning 100% of all matches.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Against the run of play, Hugo Duro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 31' Real Sociedad de Futbol is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlos Corberán might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' The travelling Real Sociedad de Futbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Jon Pacheco. He receives a card.
- 46' Jon Pacheco makes way for Jon Olasagasti at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 49' Javi Lopez was booked on 49.
- 54' Nayef Aguerd is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Sociedad de Futbol so far.
- 59' The crowd applauds Diego Lopez as he leaves the pitch. Fran Perez steps in for Valencia CF.
- 62' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Javi Lopez by Ander Barrenetxea on 62 minute.
- 67' Pepelu gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Andre Almeida and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Real Sociedad de Futbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Orri Oskarsson is withdrawn and Mikel Oyarzabal gets his opportunity.
- 74' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Brais Mendez by Luka Sucic on 74 minute.
- 75' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Luis Rioja exits the field as Sergi Canos enters on 75.
- 80' Enzo Barrenechea has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Poor challenge from Hugo Duro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 89' That is a card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Sergio Gomez will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Cristhian Mosquera is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 Futbol 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 |
| Gabriel Paulista | 1 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 1 |
| Alexander Isak | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Real Sociedad de Futbol Form
2025-01-19
Valencia CF
1–0
Real Sociedad de Futbol
L
2025-01-13
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–0
Villarreal CF
W
2024-12-21
RC Celta de Vigo
2–0
Real Sociedad de Futbol
L
2024-12-15
Real Sociedad de Futbol
0–0
UD Las Palmas
D
2024-12-12
Real Sociedad de Futbol
3–0
FK Dynamo Kyiv
W
2024-12-08
CD Leganés
0–3
Real Sociedad de Futbol
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.86
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Futbol 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
61%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
69%
Valencia CF or Real Sociedad de Futbol
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
1.6%
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 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 24% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

