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Valencia vs Real Sociedad — result, stats & head-to-head, 20 Sep 2026

Valencia vs Real SociedadLa Liga · Round 7 · Estadio de Mestalla2–3
Matches
Valencia 2–3 Full time Real Sociedad

How the market moved Real Sociedad win %

100% +62 since open at 38%
100%75%50%25%0%
100
Market openedKick-offNow

The market moved toward Real Sociedad, from 38% at open to 100% — a rise of 62 points. Along the way it fell as far as 16%.

Real traded prices, since the market opened. Not a forecast: what the market believed, when.

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Valencia7 out
Sergi Canós Injurysince 4 Apr · 21 matches missed Diego López Injurysince 23 May · 13 matches missed Umar SadiqInjurysince 1 Sep · 3 matches missed Mouctar DiakhabyInjurysince 9 Sep · 2 matches missed José CopeteInjurysince 1 Jul · 12 matches missed Dimitri Foulquier Injurysince 5 Sep · 3 matches missed César TárregaInjurysince 14 Sep · 1 match missed
Real Sociedad1 out
Álvaro Odriozola Injurysince 22 Feb · 29 matches missed

Starting XI

Timeline

  1. 26'
    Luka Sucic · 0–1assist: Job Ochieng
  2. 57'
    Aaron Ndive Mayol de la Cueva · 1–1assist: Hugo Duro
  3. 75'
    Carlos Soler · 1–2Penalty
  4. 84'
    Luken Beitia · 2–2Own Goal
  5. 90+1'
    Ander Barrenetxea · 2–3assist: Carlos Soler
  6. 90+6'
    Orri Óskarssonsecond yellow
Show all 20 events (+14 subs & bookings)
  1. 11'
    Justin de Haasyellow card
  2. 12'
    José Gayà yellow card
  3. 26'
    Luka Sucic · 0–1assist: Job Ochieng
  4. 46'
    Filip Ugrinic ↑ David Otorbi ↓substitution
  5. 54'
    Luka Sucicyellow card
  6. 57'
    Aaron Ndive Mayol de la Cueva · 1–1assist: Hugo Duro
  7. 61'
    Job Ochieng ↑ Ander Barrenetxea ↓substitution
  8. 61'
    Mikel Oyarzabal  ↑ Orri Óskarsson ↓substitution
  9. 69'
    Guido Rodríguez ↑ Harvey Elliott ↓substitution
  10. 69'
    Jon Gorrotxategi ↑ Yangel Herrera ↓substitution
  11. 69'
    Sergio Gómez ↑ Aihen Muñoz ↓substitution
  12. 75'
    Carlos Soler · 1–2Penalty
  13. 82'
    José Gayà  ↑ Jesús Vázquez ↓substitution
  14. 82'
    Hugo Duro ↑ Aimar Blázquez ↓substitution
  15. 84'
    Luken Beitia · 2–2Own Goal
  16. 87'
    Luka Sucic ↑ Arsen Zakharyan ↓substitution
  17. 88'
    Arnaut Danjuma ↑ Luis Rioja ↓substitution
  18. 90+1'
    Ander Barrenetxea · 2–3assist: Carlos Soler
  19. 90+6'
    Orri Óskarssonyellow card
  20. 90+6'
    Orri Óskarssonsecond yellow

Valencia left · Real Sociedad right

Periods

Valencia
1st half0
2nd half2
Extra time0
Real Sociedad
1st half1
2nd half2
Extra time0

Match statistics

22Shots21
5Shots on target6
7Corners5
9Fouls12
21Tackles16
2Yellow cards3

Match information

La LigaCompetition
7Round
Sun 20 Sep · 19:00 UTCKickoff
Estadio de MestallaVenue
49,430Capacity
45,122 (91% full)Attendance
José Luis Munuera MonteroReferee
23°C · clear skyWeather

Possession

Possession
54% · 46%
Duels won
57% · 43%
Pass accuracy
84% · 82%

Breakdown

Shooting
13Shots inside box15
9Shots outside box6
8Shots blocked7
1Big chances created2
1Big chances missed1
Passing
425Passes370
25Crosses14
6Accurate crosses2
53Long passes52
20Accurate long passes21
Defence
11Interceptions12
3Keeper saves4
Duels & dribbles
59Duels won44
28Dribble attempts18
20Successful dribbles7

Goalscorers

No scorers on record.

Bench

Valencia · bench

10Elliot6.7↑ 69'
11González6.8↑ 88'
15DiengMF
19Raba AntolíFW
21Alcalde6.5↑ 82'
22MartinezDF
25van OevelenGK
27Otorbi7.3↑ 46'
29Panach OlmoDF
36SánchezDF
37Labraca6.1↑ 82'
39SatoMF

Real Sociedad · bench

3Capellán6.1↑ 69'
7Muguruza7.2↑ 61'
8ImazMF
9Óskarsson5.7↑ 61'
13LarrañagaGK
14KuboFW
16DozagaratDF
19SarrDF
21Ravelo6.9↑ 69'
22GarcíaDF
23Zakharyan↑ 87'
29GarciaFW

Managers

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Óscar Sánchez
Valencia · Manager
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Previous meetings

In 4 recorded meetings, Valencia have won 2 and Real Sociedad 1 — 1 ended level.

2026 · La LigaReal Sociedad vs Valencia 3–4 2025 · La LigaValencia vs Real Sociedad 1–1 2025 · La LigaValencia vs Real Sociedad 1–0 2024 · La LigaReal Sociedad vs Valencia 3–0 All 4 meetings →

Recent form

Valencia LLLLW
Real Sociedad WDWLL

La Liga

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1FC Barcelona8800347+2724
2Atlético de Madrid8611188+1019
3Real Betis8611149+519
4Real Madrid8602198+1118
5Sevilla84221312+114
6Real Sociedad84131215-313
7Deportivo Alavés8323128+411
8Deportivo A Coruña82421211+110
9Celta de Vigo815286+28
10Athletic Club622276+18
11Villarreal8224131308
12Espanyol8224111108
13Rayo Vallecano72231116-58
14Getafe8224410-68
15Racing Santander82241323-108
16Osasuna8224818-108
17Levante71331115-46
18Elche81341117-66
19Valencia8125615-95
20Málaga8044413-94

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
19
Valencia
LLLLW
 6.79 5
6
Real Sociedad
WDWLL
 6.88 13
Market

No market on record.

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Real Sociedad – Deportivo A CoruñaReal Sociedad
Form
ValenciaLLLLW
Real SociedadWDWLL
Match stats
54Possession46
22Shots21
5On target6
7Corners5
2Yellow cards3