Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo
Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo share the spoils
A goalless stalemate keeps both sides locked in a tight contest.
Neither Real Sociedad nor Celta Vigo could find the net in a match that ended 0-0, resulting in a stalemate that neither side will be thrilled about. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 2-1 home win, proving that sometimes the ball just refuses to cooperate.
Outcome probability
The new La Liga season kicks off with Real Sociedad facing off against Celta Vigo in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, setting the stage for an intriguing battle as they seek to start the campaign on a positive note.
Key facts
- 1.Real Sociedad have lost Brais Méndez over the summer.
- 2.Celta Vigo have signed Aleix Febas, Álvaro Núñez, and Matías Vecino.
- 3.Óscar Mingueza has departed Celta Vigo as a free agent.
- 4.Celta Vigo finished higher than Real Sociedad last season with a better goal difference.
- 5.The most probable full-time scoreline overall is a 1-1 draw.
- 6.The predicted outcome is a 2-1 win for Real Sociedad.
- 7.This is the first league match of the 2026 season for both teams.
The context
Real Sociedad enter the season opener having parted ways with Brais Méndez, a notable departure that could impact their attacking options. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of Aleix Febas, Álvaro Núñez, and Matías Vecino, while losing Óscar Mingueza. These changes suggest both sides are eager to make an impression early on.
Analysis
Despite Celta Vigo's stronger goal difference last season and their higher league finish, the prediction leans towards a narrow win for Real Sociedad. The most probable scoreline overall is a 1-1 draw, but the 2-1 victory for La Real holds the highest likelihood among winning outcomes. This indicates a closely fought match where home advantage and tactical nuances could tip the balance.
Prediction
Expect Real Sociedad to clinch a 2-1 win in this opener. The home side's ability to edge out Celta Vigo by a single goal reflects a competitive fixture where both teams find the net, but La Real's resilience and familiarity with their setup give them the slight upper hand.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, this match sets the tone for both teams. Real Sociedad will look to build momentum from this predicted win, while Celta Vigo will aim to bounce back quickly. Fans can anticipate a spirited contest with goals and tactical battles aplenty.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Herrera
Yellow Card
Lago
Yellow Card
Alonso
Yellow Card
Herrera
Kubo
Antañón
Swedberg
Jutglà
Óskarsson
Barrenetxea
Driouech
Yellow Card
Sučić
Yellow Card
Javi Rueda
Núñez
Turrientes
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| 10 |  Racing Santander | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Real Sociedad | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 12 |  Espanyol | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 |  Celta Vigo | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Valencia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Real Sociedad
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Álex RemiroG
- 2J. AramburuD
- 5ZubeldiaD
- 6Jon MartínD
- 7BarrenetxeaM
- 8Beñat TurrientesM
- 9O. ÓskarssonF
- 10Mikel OyarzabalM
- 14T. KuboM
- 17Sergio GómezD
- 21Y. HerreraM
Substitutes
- 3Aihen MuñozD
- 4Jon GorrotxategiM
- 11Gonçalo GuedesF
- 12J. OchiengF
- 13Unai MarreroG
- 18Carlos SolerM
- 19M. SarrD
- 22Héctor FortD
- 23A. ZakharyanM
- 24L. SučićM
- 29Alex GarciaF
- 34Luken BeitiaD
Celta Vigo
3-4-3Starting XI
- 3Marcos AlonsoD
- 5Sergio CarreiraM
- 6I. MoribaM
- 8Miguel RománM
- 9Ferran JutglàF
- 13I. RaduG
- 15Álvaro NúñezD
- 17Javi RuedaM
- 18Yoel LagoD
- 19W. SwedbergF
- 28Andrés AntañónF
Substitutes
- 1A. BayındırG
- 2C. StarfeltD
- 4A. FayeD
- 10Iago AspasF
- 11Pablo DuránF
- 16Hugo GonzálezM
- 20Javi RodríguezD
- 22Javi GalánD
- 23Hugo ÁlvarezM
- 24C. DriouechF
- 30H. BurcioM
- 39J. El AbdellaouiF
Real Sociedad
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Remiro | G | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Aramburu | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Sergio Gómez | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Zubeldia | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Gonçalo Guedes | F | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3/3 |
| Jon Martín | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Beñat Turrientes | M | 88 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Carlos Soler | M | 2 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Alex Garcia | F | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Y. Herrera | M | 61 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| L. Sučić | M | 29 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Barrenetxea | M | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3/3 |
| O. Óskarsson | F | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| T. Kubo | M | 61 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Jon Gorrotxategi | M | 29 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Marrero | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Zakharyan | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Sarr | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luken Beitia | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Héctor Fort | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ochieng | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aihen Muñoz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Celta Vigo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Radu | G | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Núñez | D | 84 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Javi Galán | D | 6 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Sergio Carreira | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Marcos Alonso | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Moriba | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Yoel Lago | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ferran Jutglà | F | 69 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Andrés Antañón | F | 63 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Javi Rueda | M | 84 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Miguel Román | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Durán | F | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| C. Driouech | F | 21 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| W. Swedberg | F | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Iago Aspas | F | 27 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Javi Rodríguez | D | 6 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. El Abdellaoui | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Burcio | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hugo González | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bayındır | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Starfelt | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Faye | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hugo Álvarez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |