Real Sociedad vs Getafe
Match recap
Getafe beat Real Sociedad 1–0 in their La Liga fixture. Méndez scored for Real Sociedad; Gorrotxategi replied for Getafe. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.52 for Real Sociedad versus 0.26 for Getafe. Real Sociedad sit 10th in the La Liga table while Getafe are 7th.
Analysis
Real Sociedad host Getafe in what promises to be a tightly contested La Liga fixture. Both teams sit close in the standings, making this match crucial for their ambitions as the season nears its climax.
Real Sociedad currently occupy 7th place with 42 points, just a whisker ahead of 8th-placed Getafe who have 41 points. The narrow gap and similar form suggest a balanced encounter at Sociedad's home ground.
Real Sociedad boast a slight edge in goal difference (+1) compared to Getafe's -5, hinting at a marginally stronger overall performance. Key players like Mikel Oyarzabal, with 12 goals and a reliable penalty record, pose a significant threat. Ander Barrenetxea's creativity with 4 assists adds to Sociedad's attacking options. Meanwhile, Getafe rely on midfield dynamo Mauro Arambarri to disrupt play and Luis Milla's passing to create chances. Both teams have no injury concerns, so expect full-strength lineups.
Prediction
The forecast is a 1-1 draw, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the teams. A goalless first half is likely, with both sides cautious. The match should see around four cards, indicating a competitive but fair contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 36%, acknowledging the tight margins.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Oyarzabal vs Getafe Defense
Oyarzabal's scoring consistency and penalty duties pose a key threat to Getafe's defense.
Barrenetxea's Creative Influence
Barrenetxea leads assists and key passes, enhancing Real Sociedad's attacking chances.
Guedes' Recent Scoring Form
Guedes scored 2 goals in last 5 games, showing good form to impact the match.
Arambarrí's Defensive Role
Arambarri's tackling and interceptions are crucial to disrupt Sociedad's midfield.
No Key Injuries Reported
Both teams have no reported injuries, so full-strength squads expected.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Real Sociedad and Getafe are set for a balanced battle with neither side able to claim full bragging rights. Fans can anticipate a tactical duel with moments of quality from key players, culminating in a shared point each.
- Real Sociedad are 7th with 42 points from 31 games (11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses).
- Getafe are 8th with 41 points from 31 games (12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses).
- Real Sociedad have a goal difference of +1, while Getafe sit at -5.
- Mikel Oyarzabal is Real Sociedad's top scorer with 12 goals this season.
- Ander Barrenetxea leads Real Sociedad with 4 assists.
- Mauro Arambarri is Getafe's top tackler with 59 tackles this season.
- No key injuries reported for either team ahead of the match.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Real Sociedad
Away — Getafe
No standout top scorers flagged for Getafe
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
Méndez
Missed Penalty · Assist: Méndez
Abqar
Yellow Card
Gorrotxategi (OG)
Óskarsson
Yellow Card
Juan Iglesias
Yellow Card
Marín
Yellow Card
Elustondo
Méndez
Marín
Martín
Ćaleta-Car
Yellow Card
Muñoz
Kiko Femenía
Abqar
Vázquez
Soler
Gorrotxategi
Boselli
Yellow Card
Nyom
Yellow Card
Álex Remiro
Yellow Card
Milla
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 |  Espanyol | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 | 46 |
Match Statistics
Real Sociedad
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Álex RemiroG
- 3Aihen MuñozD
- 4Jon GorrotxategiM
- 6ElustondoD
- 9O. ÓskarssonF
- 14T. KuboM
- 15Pablo MarínM
- 16D. Ćaleta-CarD
- 18Carlos SolerM
- 23Brais MéndezM
- 31Jon MartínD
Substitutes
- 2J. AramburuD
- 7BarrenetxeaF
- 8Beñat TurrientesM
- 10Mikel OyarzabalF
- 12Y. HerreraM
- 13Unai MarreroG
- 19Jon KarrikaburuF
- 21A. ZakharyanM
- 22Wesley GassovaF
- 24L. SučićM
- 38Luken BeitiaD
- 46Ibai AguirreM
Getafe
5-3-2Starting XI
- 2D. DakonamD
- 3A. AbqarD
- 5Luis MillaM
- 6Mario MartínM
- 8M. ArambarriM
- 10M. SatrianoF
- 13David SoriaG
- 15S. BoselliD
- 17Kiko FemeníaD
- 19L. VázquezF
- 21Juan IglesiasD
Substitutes
- 1J. LetáčekG
- 11A. KamaraF
- 12A. NyomD
- 14Javi MuñozM
- 16Diego RicoD
- 18Álex SancrisF
- 20V. BirmančevićM
- 23Adrian LisoF
- 26DavinchiD
- 35Jorge BenitoG
- 41Jorge MontesD
- 44Adrián RiquelmeM
Real Sociedad
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Martin | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Soler | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2/3 |
| Duje Caleta-Car | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Takefusa Kubo | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/8 |
| Pablo Marín | M | 56 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Aritz Elustondo(C) | D | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álex Remiro | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brais Méndez | M | 56 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Orri Steinn Óskarsson | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Jon Gorrotxategi | M | 88 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Aihen Muñoz | D | 78 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Yangel Herrera | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibai Aguirre | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luken Beitia | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arsen Zakharyan | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Marrero | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luka Sučić | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jon Aramburu | D | 45 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ander Barrenetxea | F | 34 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 |
| Beñat Turrientes | M | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jon Karrikaburu | F | 9 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wesley | F | 12 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | F | 34 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
Getafe
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Iglesias | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| David Soria | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Djene Dakonam(C) | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Sebastián Boselli | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Abdelkabir Abqar | D | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Milla | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Kiko Femenía | D | 80 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Mario Martín | M | 68 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Luis Vázquez | F | 87 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mauro Arambarri | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3/6 |
| Martín Satriano | F | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jiří Letáček | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álex Sancris | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abu Kamara | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Benito | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Davinchi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Montes | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrián Riquelme | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Veljko Birmančević | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Allan Nyom | D | 10 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Rico | D | 10 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Javi Munoz | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Adrian Liso | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |