Real Sociedad's first home game of the new 2025/26 La Liga season is against Espanyol on Sunday evening. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw away at Valencia in their opening match last weekend.
The visitors got a great result at home to Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 after coming back from a goal behind. They will feel that they can get another positive result this weekend and build on that victory.
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Real Sociedad vs Espanyol prediction: Sides shake hands on stalemate?
Key stats
- Sociedad are unbeaten in six games in total in all competitions.
- Espanyol are also unbeaten in five matches across all competitions.
- Three of the previous four H2Hs have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Espanyol
Both teams are in decent form heading into this clash, so we can see both Sociedad and Espanyol earning a point each. As has been the case in three of the last four meetings in all competitions, we can also see both sides finding the back of the net.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sociedad strong favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
As shown by the implied probabilities, Sociedad are heavily fancied by the bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw is rated at just under 30%, while an Espanyol victory away from home can be backed at just over 20%.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
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Most recent H2Hs: Sociedad aim to extend winning streak
Interestingly, Sociedad have won the last five H2Hs in total in all competitions, including the two fixtures in La Liga in the 2024/25 campaign. However, with Espanyol in good form and off the back of a great result, they will still be a tough opponent to beat even on home soil.
Spain La Liga 09/02/25
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 24/08/24
Espanyol
Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga 13/02/23
Espanyol
Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga 18/09/22
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 04/04/22
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
Real Sociedad preview: Caleta-Car in line for first start?
After coming off the bench against Valencia last time out, Duje Caleta-Car could earn his first start for Sociedad since making the loan switch from Ligue 1 side Lyon earlier on in the summer transfer window. However, Jon Gorrotxategi will continue to miss out for the hosts through injury.
Predicted lineup: Remiro (GK), Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz, Kubo, Mendez, Turrientes, Marin, Barrenetxea & Oyarzabal
Spain La Liga 13/05/25
L
Celta Vigo
1
Real Sociedad
0
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
L
Atletico Madrid
4
Real Sociedad
0
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
D
Athletic Bilbao
0
Real Sociedad
0
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
L
CD Alaves
1
Real Sociedad
0
Spain La Liga 20/04/25
D
Villarreal
2
Real Sociedad
2
Espanyol preview: Hernandez still missing through injury
Javi Hernandez is still on the sidelines for Espanyol through injury. Otherwise, the visitors have a fully fit squad to choose from to make up their starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK), El Hilali, Cabrera, Rubio, Romero, Terrats, Lozano, Exposito, Milla, Fernandez & Puado
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
L
Leganes
3
Espanyol
2
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
L
Real Betis
2
Espanyol
1
Spain La Liga 27/04/25
L
Villarreal
1
Espanyol
0
Spain La Liga 22/04/25
D
Valencia
1
Espanyol
1
Spain La Liga 18/04/25
W
Getafe
0
Espanyol
1
Player to watch: Takefusa Kubo
Real Sociedad will be desperate to keep hold of star player Takefusa Kubo beyond Transfer Deadline Day. The Japan international winger scored Sociedad's equaliser against Valencia last time out, and also netted against Espanyol last season.