Espanyol
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 contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | +49 | 70 | |
| 2 | 28 | +36 | 66 | |
| 3 | 28 | +22 | 57 | |
| 4 | 28 | +18 | 55 | |
| 5 | 28 | +8 | 44 | |
| 6 | 28 | +7 | 41 | |
| 7 | 28 | +1 | 38 | |
| 8 | 28 | -7 | 37 | |
| 9 | 28 | -7 | 35 | |
| 10 | 28 | -10 | 35 | |
| 11 | 28 | -2 | 34 | |
| 12 | 28 | -12 | 34 | |
| 13 | 28 | -6 | 32 | |
| 14 | 28 | -12 | 32 | |
| 15 | 28 | -10 | 31 | |
| 16 | 28 | -12 | 28 | |
| 17 | 28 | -12 | 28 | |
| 18 | 28 | -9 | 26 | |
| 19 | 28 | -16 | 23 | |
| 20 | 28 | -26 | 21 |
Espanyol
All Fixtures (30)
Real Sociedad
All Fixtures (31)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
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.
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