Espanyol vs Real Sociedad

Espanyol
d l l w w
1 - 1
1.90
xG
1.22
Full Time
Real Sociedad
d l d d l
R. Fernandez Jaen
65'
O. Oskarsson
28'
Predictions
Stats
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Predictions

Double chance : draw or Real Sociedad

Espanyol are having a tough time lately, losing two of their last three matches. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, look to be in much better shape – they won their most recent game and have drawn their last two before that, meaning they haven't lost in three matches. The last time these two teams met, the game ended in a 2-2 draw with plenty of goals.

This match looks like it could be very close, but Real Sociedad are clearly the side in better form right now. Given Espanyol's recent struggles and the fact that their last meeting was a high-scoring draw, we are likely to see another open game. The most realistic outcome here is a draw or a win for Real Sociedad.

Last Updated: 21 May 2026 06:00 PM
starting lineups
 
A. Fortuno
 
C. Romero
6.2
 
L. Cabrera
 
Fernando Calero
 
R. Sanchez
 
A. Roca
 
Exposito
 
U. Gonzalez
 
Jofre
7.9
 
R. Fernandez Jaen
 
R. Terrats
7.9
 
U. Marrero
6.9
 
S. Gomez
 
I. Zubeldia
 
L. Beitia
 
J. Aramburu
 
J. Ochieng
6.6
 
Y. Herrera
 
Beñat Turrientes
 
L. Sucic
 
C. Soler
7.9
 
O. Oskarsson
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Espanyol
T. Dolan
' Out: R. Terrats
46
P. Milla
' Out: A. Roca
46
K. Garcia
67' Out: R. Fernandez Jaen
67
L. Castell
' Out: Jofre
72
Omar El Hilali
' Out: R. Sanchez
79
Substitutes for Real Sociedad
Aihen Muñoz
68' Out: S. Gomez
68
P. Marin
' Out: J. Ochieng
68
A. Elustondo
' Out: J. Aramburu
77
M. Oyarzabal
77' Out: O. Oskarsson
77
I. Ruperez
' Out: C. Soler
90
statistics
50 Ball Possession 50
1 Goals 1
1.90 Expected Goals 1.22
match facts

REFEREE

J. Luis Munuera Montero

STADIUM

RCDE Stadium

LOCATION

Cornella de Llobregat

  • Espanyol host Real Sociedad at the RCDE Stadium on May 23, 2026, in a La Liga fixture.
  • Real Sociedad boast a strong historical edge, winning 93% of recent head-to-head comparisons.
  • Espanyol are in mixed form at home with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches.
  • Real Sociedad are in solid away form with one win and three draws in their last five outings on the road.
  • Both teams average the same number of goals per game this season: 1.28.
  • Real Sociedad enjoy higher average possession (54.22%) compared to Espanyol (46.67%).
  • Espanyol have had a higher median shot count (13) than Real Sociedad (10) in recent matches.
  • The prediction heavily favors a draw or Real Sociedad win, with both outcomes given 45% chance each.
  • Espanyol's defensive rating is stronger (69%) compared to Real Sociedad (31%) in the prediction model.
  • Real Sociedad dominate the attacking comparison with a 64% rating over Espanyol's 36%.
  • The Poisson distribution slightly favors Real Sociedad (53%) over Espanyol (47%).
  • The best betting value is on Double Chance: Draw/Away, offered at 1.66 odds by SBO.
Last Updated: 21 May 2026 06:00 PM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
23 Corners 49
119 Fouls 140
10 Offsides 14
99 Shots 114
33 Shots on Goal 48
19 Yellow Cards 17
1 Red Cards 0
9 Goals 14
14 Goals Conceded 9
1 Clean Sheets 2
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#10
38
11
13
14
-2
46
#11
38
12
10
16
-12
46