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Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Spain · La LigaRegular Season - 3

Real Sociedad

5th in table · 16 pts

LLLLL

Sat 29 Aug 202618:00 WAT

2 : 1

Full time Prediction won

Espanyol

15th in table · 8 pts

DDLWL

Pre-match win probability

10%Real Sociedad45%Draw45%Espanyol

Our prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Odds1.23
Confidence–
ResultWon
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Real Sociedad 10%
  • Draw 45%
  • Espanyol 45%

Season statistics

La Liga · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

Real SociedadEspanyol
Goals scored (avg)
1.91.2
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
1.91.3
Clean sheets
12
Failed to scoreLower is better
31
Wins
52
Biggest win streak
11

Recent form

Last 5 matches · newest first

Real Sociedad1W 0D 5L in last 6
  • 26 AugReal Madrid4 – 1Real SociedadL
  • 21 AugReal Betis1 – 0Real SociedadL
  • 15 AugChelsea3 – 1Real SociedadL
  • 8 Aug1. FC Köln2 – 1Real SociedadL
  • 31 JulToulouse2 – 1Real SociedadL
Espanyol3W 4D 2L in last 9
  • 22 AugEspanyol1 – 2Real MadridL
  • 16 AugEspanyol3 – 0LevanteW
  • 8 AugCoventry3 – 1EspanyolL
  • 1 AugMiddlesbrough3 – 3EspanyolD
  • 29 JulBurnley2 – 2EspanyolD
H2H
Head to headReal Sociedad 5W · 2D · Espanyol 0W · 2.7142857142857144 goals a game
  • 23 MayEspanyol1 – 1Real Sociedad
  • 24 AugReal Sociedad2 – 2Espanyol
  • 9 FebReal Sociedad2 – 1Espanyol
  • 24 AugEspanyol0 – 1Real Sociedad
  • 13 FebEspanyol2 – 3Real Sociedad
  • 18 SeptReal Sociedad2 – 1Espanyol

Betting markets

Model estimate from each team's season scoring and conceding rates

Model xG 3.2
Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals96%4%
1.5 goals82%18%
2.5 goals61%39%
3.5 goals39%61%

Both teams to score

Yes62.9%
No37.1%

Double chance

1X · Real Sociedad or draw62.9%
12 · No draw76.4%
X2 · Espanyol or draw60.7%

Correct score

1 – 110.6%
2 – 18.5%
1 – 28.2%

Both teams to score

Yes62.9%
No37.1%

1X

Chance62.9%

12

Chance76.4%

X2

Chance60.7%

1 – 1

Chance10.6%

2 – 1

Chance8.5%

1 – 2

Chance8.2%

1 – 0

Chance6.9%

0 – 1

Chance6.6%

2 – 2

Chance6.6%

2 – 0

Chance5.5%

0 – 2

Chance5.1%

1 / 1

Chance23.6%

1 / X

Chance5.4%

1 / 2

Chance2.6%

X / 1

Chance12.9%

X / X

Chance12.8%

X / 2

Chance12.3%

2 / 1

Chance2.8%

2 / X

Chance5.4%

2 / 2

Chance22.2%

Model comparison

Predicted winner: Draw · Our pick: Over 1.5 Goals at 1.23

Real SociedadEspanyol
Recent form0%100%
Attack20%80%
Defence29%71%
Goals modelNo data to compare
Head-to-head85%15%
Overall49%51%

Goals by time period

When each side scores and concedes, in 15-minute bands

Scored Conceded

Real Sociedad18 scored · 16 conceded

0-1516-3031-4546-6061-7576+

Espanyol10 scored · 13 conceded

0-1516-3031-4546-6061-7576+

Shots & passes

Per-game averages over the last 6 matches

Real Sociedad

Total shots9.5
Blocked3
54% off target46% on target
63% inside box37% outside box
Total passes535
Accurate passes469 (88%)
Possession51%

Espanyol

Total shots12
Blocked2.5
53% off target47% on target
54% inside box46% outside box
Total passes391.5
Accurate passes329.5 (84%)
Possession46%

Team news

Real Sociedad 4-4-2

Coach: Pellegrino Matarazzo

  1. A. Remiro
  2. J. Aramburu
  3. I. Zubeldia
  4. J. Martin
  5. S. Gomez
  6. L. Sucic
  7. B. Turrientes
  8. C. Soler
  9. A. Barrenetxea
  10. O. Oskarsson
  11. M. Oyarzabal

Espanyol 4-2-3-1

Coach: Manolo Gonzalez

  1. M. Dmitrovic
  2. O. El Hilali
  3. V. Drkusic
  4. U. Nunez
  5. R. Hinojo
  6. U. Gonzalez
  7. Exposito
  8. A. Calatrava
  9. J. Hernandez
  10. T. Dolan
  11. R. Fernandez Jaen

Injuries and suspensions

  • H. Fort (Real Sociedad): Coach's decision
  • P. Marin (Real Sociedad): Injury
  • A. Odriozola (Real Sociedad): Knee Injury
  • J. Pacheco (Real Sociedad): Coach's decision
  • L. Cabrera (Espanyol): Red Card
  • K. Garcia (Espanyol): Hamstring Injury
  • J. Puado (Espanyol): Knee Injury
  • B. Zaragoza (Espanyol): Knee Injury

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol: prediction & preview

Spain · La Liga · Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · Anoeta, San Sebastian

Real Sociedad host Espanyol in Spain La Liga at Anoeta. In the current table, Real Sociedad sit 5th on 16 points and Espanyol are 15th on 8.

Form: Real Sociedad have taken 0W 0D 5L from their last 5, Espanyol 1W 2D 2L from theirs. Over their last 6 matches Real Sociedad average 1.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded; Espanyol average 2.1 and 1.3.

In their last 7 meetings Real Sociedad have won 5, Espanyol 0 and 2 were drawn, averaging 2.7 goals a game with both teams scoring in 71%.

The feed's model puts Real Sociedad at 10%, the draw at 45% and Espanyol at 45%. Its own advice: Double chance : draw or Espanyol.

Our published call was Over 1.5 Goals at 1.23, which landed.

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Real Sociedad vs Espanyol FAQs

9 questions

When is the match between Real Sociedad and Espanyol?

Real Sociedad v Espanyol was played on Sat, 29 August 2026 at 17:00 UTC.

Which league is this match in?

Spain La Liga, Regular Season - 3.

What is their ranking in the league table this season?

Real Sociedad are 5th in the table, while Espanyol are 15th.

What is the prediction for Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

Our prediction is Over 1.5 Goals at odds of 1.23.

Who is most likely to win Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

The draw and Espanyol are level at the top: Real Sociedad 10%, draw 45%, Espanyol 45%.

Will both teams score in Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

Both teams scored in 83% of Real Sociedad's last 6 matches and 67% of Espanyol's last 9.

How accurate is the prediction for this match?

The prediction is based on statistical analysis and the football data available for both teams. Every pick is marked won or lost after full time, so the record can be checked.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions are refreshed as new results, line-ups and odds become available, and finished matches are graded automatically.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

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