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Valencia vs Real Sociedad Match Summary
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Mestalla |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
Valencia host Real Sociedad at Mestalla in LaLiga on Sunday, and both sides arrive out of sorts. This one has the feel of a scrappy, low-scoring contest between two teams short of confidence.
Valencia sit deep in the relegation zone with just four points from their opening six matches. Their lone win came away at Alaves, but they have failed to score in all three home games so far.
Real Sociedad travel in 13th on seven points, but momentum is bad. They have lost three of their last five away games and come into this on the back of two heavy defeats.
The recent record between the clubs is split, with two Valencia wins, one draw and three Real Sociedad wins across the last six meetings, though goals have been scarce at Mestalla.
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Form
Valencia are 19th in the table and it shows. They have picked up just one win from six, that 1-0 success at Alaves through Luis Rioja, and have drawn a blank in all three home outings this term. Hugo Duro leads the line but goals have been hard to come by for the stubborn but toothless hosts.
Real Sociedad have seven points from six but arrive rattled, beaten 3-0 at home by Atletico Madrid in LaLiga before a 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth in the Europa League. They have lost three of their last five on the road. Luka Sucic is their top scorer this season, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Takefusa Kubo the men to watch.
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Valencia: Umar Sadiq (Injured/out), Sergi Canos (Injured/out), Copete (Injured/out), Diego Lopez (Injured/out), Dimitri Foulquier (Injured/out), Mouctar Diakhaby (Injured/out), Cesar Tarrega (Injured/out), Luis Rioja (Injured/doubtful)
Real Sociedad: Alvaro Odriozola (Injured/out)
Valencia
Valencia have a lengthy list of absentees to contend with. Sadiq, Tarrega, Canos, Copete, Diego Lopez, Diakhaby and Foulquier are all sidelined through injury, while Rioja is rated a doubt after his winner at Alaves. Duro is expected to lead the line up front.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are in far better shape. Alvaro Odriozola remains out as he recovers from a long-term knee injury, but Jon Martin is available again after suspension and could return to the starting XI. Oyarzabal is set to spearhead the attack.
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup
Valencia
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Dimitrievski; Maffeo, De Haas, Pepelu, Gaya; G. Rodriguez, Mayol; Ugrinic, Guerra, Danjuma; Duro
Real Sociedad
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Remiro; Aramburu, Sarr, Martin, Gomez; Soler, Gorrotxategi; Kubo, Sucic, Guedes; Oyarzabal
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Valencia vs Real Sociedad Key Stats & Match Facts
Valencia have failed to score in all three of their home games so far this season.
Valencia have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions.
Real Sociedad have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Valencia (LaLiga).
Real Sociedad have had 7+ corners in 5 of their last 5 matches (LaLiga).
Takefusa Kubo has scored or assisted in 3 of their last 4 apps vs Valencia (LaLiga).
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has stalemate written all over it. Valencia have not scored at home all season, while Real Sociedad are the narrow favourites but shaky on the road. We are calling it a 1-1 draw at Mestalla, where goals have consistently been in short supply between these two.
Best Bets
Mikel Oyarzabal Over 2.5 in Player Shots. Real Sociedad are the slight favourites here and are projected for well over 12 shots per game against an injury-hit Valencia. Oyarzabal leads the front line and carries a strong probability of clearing this shots line, making it a tidy way into the game.
Sergio Gomez Over 2.5 in Player Tackles. Valencia love to attack down their right flank, which funnels traffic straight at Real Sociedad left-back Sergio Gomez. With plenty of defending to do on that side, the numbers point to Gomez racking up at least three tackles.
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Bet Builder
With cards and corners the theme of this messy fixture, our four-leg bet builder leans on Real Sociedad's discipline problems and Valencia's habit of drawing fouls and bookings from their visitors.
Jon Aramburu Over 1.5 in the Player Fouls market gets us going. The right-back has committed 2+ fouls in six of his last six LaLiga appearances, so he is a reliable source.
Over 6.5 in the Total Away Corners market is next. Real Sociedad have racked up 7+ corners in each of their last five LaLiga outings, a strong and steady trend.
Arnau Martinez to be shown a card completes a bookings theme. He is a genuine candidate given the physical, ill-tempered nature these meetings tend to take on.
Over 1.5 in the Total Away Team Cards market finishes things off. Real Sociedad have received 2+ cards in six of their last six LaLiga matches, and three of three against Valencia.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 21/1 and is as short as 17/1 elsewhere.
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Valencia vs Real Sociedad Talking Points
This is a fixture between two sides under real pressure. Valencia turned to interim coach Oscar Sanchez from the reserves after Carlos Corberan's departure, and he has spoken about a squad hungry and desperate to turn things around, though his blank home scoring record tells its own story. In this match, Real Sociedad head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo is under scrutiny too after his side shipped five goals across back-to-back defeats in LaLiga and the Europa League. Something has to give at Mestalla.
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Predictions FAQs
When is the Valencia vs Real Sociedad Spanish Primera Division game?
The match kicks off on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Valencia vs Real Sociedad being played?
The match is being played at Mestalla.
Where can I watch Valencia vs Real Sociedad?
The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports in the UK.
What competition is Valencia vs Real Sociedad in?
The fixture is being played in LaLiga.
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