Espanyol
2/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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La LigaMatchweek 38THE MATCH CENTREEspanyol vs Real Sociedad match centre
90′ · Live
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
R. Fernandez Jaen65′
O. Oskarsson28′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate4.2%Espanyol
Draw92.5%at full time
Current result estimate3.4%Real Sociedad
Another goal7.7%before full time
Next goal: Espanyol 4.2% · no further goal 92.3% · Real Sociedad 3.5%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.EspanyolReal Sociedad
1.900Expected goals · API-Football1.220
7Shots on target4
16Total Shots8
50%Ball Possession50%
3Corner Kicks4
11Fouls17
1Yellow Cards3
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves6
394Total passes398
325Passes accurate324
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
Primera DivisiónProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | +59 | 94 | — |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | +42 | 86 | — |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | +26 | 72 | — |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | +18 | 69 | — |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | +11 | 60 | — |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | +5 | 54 | — |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | -6 | 51 | — |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | -3 | 50 | — |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | -9 | 49 | — |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 39 | -2 | 47 | — |
| 11 | Espanyol | 39 | -12 | 47 | — |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | -15 | 45 | — |
| 13 |  Elche | 38 | -8 | 43 | ↑ 2 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | -12 | 43 | — |
| 15 |  Sevilla | 38 | -14 | 43 | ↓ 2 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 38 | -6 | 42 | ↑ 1 |
| 17 |  Mallorca | 38 | -10 | 42 | ↑ 1 |
| 18 |  Levante | 38 | -14 | 42 | ↓ 2 |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | -16 | 41 | — |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 38 | -34 | 29 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Espanyol 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Real Sociedad 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Real Sociedad
1/10Wins
1.7Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Real Sociedad’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Espanyol
10 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
Real Sociedad
10 matchesResults1 wins · 5 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Espanyol at home with Real Sociedad away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:45 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
La Liga · 2025/26 · all league matches
EspanyolReal Sociedad
36Matches played36
42Points earned45
11Wins11
1.1Goals scored / match1.6
1.5Goals conceded / match1.6
10Clean sheets3
9Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Espanyol at home with Real Sociedad away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Espanyol
0wins5MEETINGS
Real Sociedad
4winsSep 2022 – Aug 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Espanyol first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Espanyol
Confirmed formation4-4-2Manolo Gonzalez
- 1
A. FortunoG - 2
R. SanchezD - 5
F. CaleroD - 6
L. CabreraD - 22
C. RomeroD - 17
JofreM - 4
U. GonzalezM - 8
ExpositoM - 20
A. RocaM - 14
R. TerratsF - 9
R. Fernandez JaenF
Substitutes (12)
13 · M. Dmitrovic
30 · P. Tristan
11 · P. Milla
18 · C. Pickel
24 · T. Dolan
12 · J. Salinas
32 · L. Castell
26 · M. Londono
19 · K. Garcia
15 · M. Rubio
23 · O. El Hilali
38 · C. Riedel
Real Sociedad
Confirmed formation4-4-2Pellegrino Matarazzo
- 13
U. MarreroG - 2
J. AramburuD - 38
L. BeitiaD - 5
I. ZubeldiaD - 17
S. GomezD - 24
L. SucicM - 8
B. TurrientesM - 12
Y. HerreraM - 47
J. OchiengM - 9
O. OskarssonF - 18
C. SolerF
Substitutes (12)
41 · T. Folgado
16 · D. Caleta-Car
23 · B. Mendez
6 · A. Elustondo
21 · A. Zakharyan
31 · J. Martin
10 · M. Oyarzabal
14 · T. Kubo
3 · A. Munoz
15 · P. Marin
33 · I. Ruperez
46 · I. Aguirre
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Espanyol
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Fortuno | 90 | 8.0 | — | 0 | — | 23 | — |
| Rubén Sánchez | 79 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 50 | 3 |
| Fernando Calero | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 71 | 2 |
| Leandro Cabrera | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Carlos Romero | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 41 | 2 |
| Jofre Carreras | 72 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Urko González | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 42 | 2 |
| Edu Expósito | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 49 | 3 |
| Antoniu Roca | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Ramón Terrats | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Roberto Fernández | 67 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Pere Milla | 45 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Kike García | 23 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| Lluc Castell | 18 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Omar El Hilali | 11 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 3 | 1 |
| Marko Dmitrović | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pol Tristan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clemens Riedel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Salinas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Rubio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Pickel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Londoño | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Real Sociedad
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unai Marrero | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 38 | — |
| Jon Aramburu | 77 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 33 | 3 |
| Luken Beitia | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Igor Zubeldia | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 44 | 3 |
| Sergio Gómez | 68 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 34 | 1 |
| Luka Sučić | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 35 | 2 |
| Beñat Turrientes | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 45 | 1 |
| Yangel Herrera | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 44 | 1 |
| Job Ochieng | 68 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Orri Óskarsson | 77 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Carlos Soler | 89 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 47 | 2 |
| Aihen Muñoz | 22 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 4 | 1 |
| Pablo Marín | 22 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Aritz Elustondo | 13 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 13 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Iñaki Rupérez | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Theo Folgado | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duje Ćaleta-Car | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jon Martin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Takefusa Kubo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brais Méndez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arsen Zakharyan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibai Aguirre | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Espanyol | Draw | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.20 | 3.70 | 3.10 |
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