Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 9th February 2025

Mid-placed Real Sociedad face relegation-threatened Espanyol at Reale Arena in round 23 of the LaLiga in a match that kick-offs on Sunday. The visitors have a lot more at stake, but are lacking in quality.

Placed 11th in the table Real Sociedad have amassed 28 points after 22 matches. On 23 points, Espanyol rank 17th with 22 matches played this season.

Real Sociedad took down Espanyol in their most recent meeting, and bookmakers deem another win for the home side a likely scenario this coming Sunday.

Real Sociedad scored eight times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.8 goals a game. They conceded nine and managed five clean sheets.

Espanyol scored ten goals, conceded 11 and kept their opponents from scoring two times in ten matches.

Real Sociedad won the last two meetings against Espanyol, as they followed up a 3-2 win by beating their upcoming opponent by a 1-0 score.

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

Real Sociedad have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat PAOK Thessaloniki FC by 2-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-1 against Osasuna, before achieving a 2-0 win against Osasuna. Real Sociedad claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored four and conceded five goals.

Espanyol Form

Espanyol look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Real Valladolid by 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Sevilla. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Real Madrid by a 1-0 scoreline. Espanyol didn't manage a single away win in their last six LaLiga matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 14 and scored four goals themselves.

Real Sociedad find it just as tough as Espanyol to get on the scoreboard these days, and a match short on goal looks highly likely, when they clash at Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad recorded 11 points following three wins from their last seven games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored eight goals, but also conceded three. Real Sociedad claimed eight wins, four draws as well as ten defeats in the LaLiga this season. Espanyol enjoy a record of six wins, five draws and 11 defeats in the LaLiga.

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

Imanol Alguacil will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Espanyol from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Alex Remiro (0/22), Unai Marrero (0/0), Aihen Munoz (0/12), Alvaro Odriozola (0/2), Aritz Elustondo (0/9), Hamari Traore (0/4), Javi Lopez (0/16), Jon Aramburu (0/19), Jon Martin (0/3), Jon Pacheco (0/11), Nayef Aguerd (0/16), Sergio Gomez (0/21), Arsen Zakharyan (0/1), Benat Turrientes (0/13), Brais Mendez (2/19), Igor Zubeldia (0/19), Jon Olasagasti (0/11), Luka Sucic (1/17), Martin Zubimendi (1/21), Mikel Oyarzabal (4/20), Pablo Marin (0/7), Ander Barrenetxea (1/18), Orri Oskarsson (3/15), Sheraldo Becker (1/17), Takefusa Kubo (4/22).

Espanyol Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Espanyol players that the manager Manolo Gonzalez will choose from for the upcoming game:

Angel Fortuno (0/0), Fernando Pacheco (0/0), Joan Garcia (0/22), Pol Tristan (0/0), Alvaro Tejero (1/20), Brian Olivan (0/17), Carlos Romero (2/19), Fernando Calero (0/7), Leandro Cabrera (2/18), Marash Kumbulla (2/20), Omar El Hilali (0/21), Pablo Ramon (0/0), Sergi Gomez (0/11), Alex Kral (0/22), Alvaro Aguado (0/10), Edu Exposito (0/4), Jose Gragera (0/10), Pol Lozano (0/17), Rafel Bauza (0/4), Urko Gonzalez (0/3), Alejo Veliz (1/18), Antoniu Roca (0/11), Javier Puado (7/20), Jofre Carreras (2/21), Omar Sadik (0/0), Pere Milla (0/8), Roberto Fernandez (1/3), Walid Cheddira (1/16).

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Team News

Real Sociedad could be looking at three players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Espanyol. Igor Zubeldia and Brais Mendez can't be called up by the Real Sociedad-manager, with both serving a ban.

Sheraldo Becker sit this one out for Real Sociedad due to an injury.

Espanyol have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Sunday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Carlos Romero and Marash Kumbulla racked up too many penalty points and won't be in the Espanyol travelling party for their next match.

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol H2H

Real Sociedad had a good reading on Espanyol in their last two meetings, which they won by 3-2 and 1-0, respectively. Real Sociedad will be hoping to add another win to their fine tally against Espanyol. They are enjoying a good 7-0-3 advantage against their forthcoming visitors. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 3/5.

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Results

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the last ten matches between Real Sociedad and Espanyol. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 2/3 with bookies.

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the LaLiga, Takefusa Kubo will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Espanyol hope Javier Puado can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two LaLiga goals in his last six LaLiga games.

In their last 10 matches at Reale Arena across all tournaments Real Sociedad won eight times, drew one and lost one times. Espanyol claimed one wins, one draw and eight defeats in their last 10 games away. Real Sociedad should feel good about scoring this coming Sunday, since Espanyol managed a clean sheet only once in their previous 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to eight clean sheets in their previous 10 matches played at home.

Both teams scored six times in the last ten encounters between Real Sociedad and Espanyol, while over 2.5 goals came out six times. Real Sociedad scored 1.6 goals on average, while Espanyol pulled 1.2 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Real Sociedad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in two of the last ten matches that Espanyol played across all tournaments. They scored 0.9 times on average in the process.