Valencia and Real Sociedad will clash on February 25th at 20:00 UTC. Valencia are currently 19th in La Liga, while Real Sociedad have been performing exceptionally this season, with their 3rd place league standing. Both teams have experienced forwards who have been making an impact this season. For Valencia, Edinson Cavani has scored 5 goals in the league and Brais Méndez has scored 7 for Real Sociedad. This match is sure to be an exciting one, with the two sides looking to gain ground in the La Liga standings.
This season has been a roller coaster ride for Valencia, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses both at home and away. At home, Valencia has had 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with their biggest loss being a 1-2. However, their biggest win was a 5-1 victory. Away, Valencia has had a harder time, with only 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses, their biggest loss being a 2-0 defeat. On the other hand, Real Sociedad has been having a much better season away from home, with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their success away from home has been a major factor in their impressive overall performance this season.
The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:
- Assists: André Almeida (Valencia) — 5 assists, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) — 7 assists.
- Goalkeepers saves: Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia) — 69, Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad) — 60
- Tackles: Eray Cömert (Valencia) — 19, Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) — 20.
- Most encounters won: Samuel Lino (Valencia) — 115, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) — 129.
- Yellow cards: Yunus Musah (Valencia) — 7, Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) — 7.
- Red cards: Eray Cömert (Valencia) — 1, Aritz Elustondo (Real Sociedad) — 1.
Top 5 scorers this season:
- Robert Lewandowski (15, Barcelona)
- Joselu (11, Espanyol)
- Karim Benzema (11, Real Madrid)
- Iago Aspas (9, Celta Vigo)
- Borja Iglesias (9, Real Betis)
Team statistics:
This season, Valencia has experienced some difficulties in finding the back of the net, having gone without a goal in three matches. On the other hand, Real Sociedad has been a defensive powerhouse, not conceding in eight matches. When it comes to results, Real Sociedad has had the biggest winning score gap in both home and away games, with a 3-1 score at home and a 3-5 score away. The biggest loss for Real Sociedad has been at home with a score of 1-4 and away with a score of 2-1.
The five previous matches played by the teams:
- Valencia — LLLLD
- Real Sociedad — DWLDW
Valencia’s recent form has been poor, losing four out of their last five games. Real Sociedad have fared better, with two wins, two losses and one draw in their last five matches. This suggests that Valencia will have a difficult time against Real Sociedad, and will need to turn their fortunes around if they are to win the game.
This season Valencia has played without scoring a goal 3 times.
Real Sociedad did not conceded in 8 match of the season.
According to home statistics this season, Valencia scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 14.29% | 8.00% |
| 16-30 | 17.86% | 8.00% |
| 31-45 | 7.14% | 8.00% |
| 46-60 | 25.00% | 16.00% |
| 61-75 | 14.29% | 24.00% |
| 76-90 | 7.14% | 28.00% |
| 91-105 | 14.29% | 8.00% |
Real Sociedad has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 16.13% | 13.04% |
| 16-30 | 29.03% | 21.74% |
| 31-45 | 16.13% | 13.04% |
| 46-60 | 19.35% | 13.04% |
| 61-75 | 12.90% | 21.74% |
| 76-90 | 3.23% | 13.04% |
| 91-105 | 3.23% | 4.35% |
Head-to-head stats:
| Teams | Games | Win | Draws | Losses | |||
| H | A | H | A | H | A | ||
| Valencia | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
Probabilities before the match:
| Valencia | Real Sociedad | |
| 41.8% | Winning the game | 58.2% |
| 14% | Attack potential | 86% |
| 36% | Potential in defense | 64% |
| 64% | Strength against each other | 36% |
| 57% | Goal Potential | 43% |
Summary: the probability of Real Sociedad winning – 45%, draw – 45%, loss – 10%. Thus Valencia, most likely, loss (loss or draw)
Goal Forecast:Valencia, is likely to score 2 goals, Real Sociedad is likely to score no more than 3.
The bookmaker odds for this match:
| Home win | Draw | Away win |
| SBO 3.24 |
Bwin 3.1 |
188Bet 2.41 |
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The match between the teams Valencia and Real Sociedad will take place on February 25 at 20:00 (UTC) at the stadium Estadio de Mestalla.
