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Espanyol

Espanyol

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Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

Espanyol vs Real Sociedad predictions & stats

Top pick Real Sociedad 54%, Over 2.5 goals 61%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for La Liga.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
57%vs82%
Espanyol / Real Sociedad
Avg Goals/Game
1.25vs1.54
Combined avg: 2.79
Form
LDDLDvsWLWDL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
25%vs7%
Espanyol / Real Sociedad

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
D
D
L
D
Away Team - Form
W
L
W
D
L
37
Points
38
10
Wins
10
7
Draws
8
11
Losses
10
35
Goals For
43
42
Goals Against
42
1.25
Avg Goals For/Game
1.54
12
Goals For 1st Half
18
17
Goals Against 1st Half
18
23
Goals For 2nd Half
25
25
Goals Against 2nd Half
24
7
Clean Sheets
2
5
Failed to Score
3
57%
BTTS %
82%
La Liga Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
128+4970
228+3666
328+2257
428+1855
528+844
628+741
728+138
828-737
928-735
1028-1035
1128-234
1228-1234
1328-632
1428-1232
1528-1031
1628-1228
1728-1228
1828-926
1928-1623
2028-2621
Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

All Fixtures (31)

Mar 15
Home
Real SociedadvsOsasuna
La Liga
3 - 1
FT
W
Mar 7
Away
Atletico MadridvsReal Sociedad
La Liga
3 - 2
FT
L
Feb 28
Away
MallorcavsReal Sociedad
La Liga
0 - 1
FT
W
Feb 21
Home
Real SociedadvsOviedo
La Liga
3 - 3
FT
D
Feb 14
Away
Real MadridvsReal Sociedad
La Liga
4 - 1
FT
L
Feb 7
Home
Real SociedadvsElche
La Liga
3 - 1
FT
W
Feb 1
Away
Athletic ClubvsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Jan 25
Home
Real SociedadvsCelta Vigo
La Liga
3 - 1
FT
W
Jan 18
Home
Real SociedadvsBarcelona
La Liga
2 - 1
FT
W
Jan 9
Away
GetafevsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Jan 4
Home
Real SociedadvsAtletico Madrid
La Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Dec 20
Away
LevantevsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Dec 16
Away
EldensevsReal Sociedad
Copa del Rey
1 - 2
FT
W
Dec 12
Home
Real SociedadvsGirona
La Liga
1 - 2
FT
L
Dec 6
Away
AlavesvsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 0
FT
L
Dec 3
Away
ReddisvsReal Sociedad
Copa del Rey
0 - 2
FT
W
Nov 30
Home
Real SociedadvsVillarreal
La Liga
2 - 3
FT
L
Nov 22
Away
OsasunavsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 3
FT
W
Nov 7
Away
ElchevsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Nov 1
Home
Real SociedadvsAthletic Club
La Liga
3 - 2
FT
W
Oct 28
Away
SD NegreiravsReal Sociedad
Copa del Rey
0 - 3
FT
W
Oct 24
Home
Real SociedadvsSevilla
La Liga
2 - 1
FT
W
Oct 19
Away
Celta VigovsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Oct 5
Home
Real SociedadvsRayo Vallecano
La Liga
0 - 1
FT
L
Sep 28
Away
BarcelonavsReal Sociedad
La Liga
2 - 1
FT
L
Sep 24
Home
Real SociedadvsMallorca
La Liga
1 - 0
FT
W
Sep 19
Away
Real BetisvsReal Sociedad
La Liga
3 - 1
FT
L
Sep 13
Home
Real SociedadvsReal Madrid
La Liga
1 - 2
FT
L
Aug 30
Away
OviedovsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 0
FT
L
Aug 24
Home
Real SociedadvsEspanyol
La Liga
2 - 2
FT
D
Aug 16
Away
ValenciavsReal Sociedad
La Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

42%
Possession %
50%
356
Passes/Game
434
78%
Pass Accuracy %
82%
12.9
Shots/Game
12.9
4.3
Shots on Target/Game
4.8
8.1
Shots Inside Box/Game
8
4.8
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.9
4.5
Corners/Game
5.6
13.4
Fouls/Game
14.7
3.4
Saves/Game
2.4
10.3
Shots per Goal
8.4
3.4
Shots on Target per Goal
3.1
6
Games with More Possession
14
20
Games with Less Possession
13
1.2
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.4
1.3
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.7
0%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
36%
9
Points Won (Last 10 min)
10
7
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
12
EspanyolReal Sociedad

Playing Style Analysis

Espanyol

A team that prefers to sit back with 42% average possession Additionally, They've won 10 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 9 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 20 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Defensively, they're aggressive (13.4 fouls/game). Positioned 8th, they're facing a team 1 places above them in the table.

Real Sociedad

This team they maintain balanced possession (50%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 5 games with less possession. However, they've lost 5 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their ability to recover is valuable: 9 points gained after falling behind Additionally, They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime Meanwhile, They've dropped 12 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They move the ball forward with intent (around 34 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (14.7 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.4 saves required per game). As a top-7 side facing another top-8 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Espanyol Half-Time Performance

Espanyol home games half time results

Real Sociedad Half-Time Performance

Real Sociedad away games half time results

Espanyol vs League Standings

Real Sociedad vs League Standings