Real Sociedad vs Real Betis
Match recap
Real Sociedad and Real Betis drew 2–2 in their La Liga fixture. Óskarsson and Oyarzabal scored for Real Sociedad; Antony and Ezzalzouli replied for Real Betis. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 2.47 for Real Sociedad versus 2.08 for Real Betis. Real Sociedad sit 10th in the La Liga table while Real Betis are 5th.
Analysis
Real Sociedad host Real Betis in what promises to be a closely contested La Liga match. Both teams have shown resilience this season, and the prediction points towards a balanced 1-1 draw.
Real Sociedad sit 9th with 43 points, while Real Betis are 5th with 53 points after 34 games. Betis boast a better goal difference (+12) compared to Sociedad's -1, highlighting their slightly stronger campaign.
Key attackers like Mikel Oyarzabal and Gonçalo Guedes are injured for Sociedad, reducing their firepower. Betis, meanwhile, have been on a scoring streak, netting in their last four matches. Defensive absences for Sociedad could be exploited by Betis' creative midfielders, but both teams have similar average goals per game, suggesting a balanced contest.
Prediction
The highest probability outcome is a 1-1 draw, with a goalless first half expected. The match is likely to see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but fair encounter. Confidence in this prediction stands at 35%.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Key attackers missing for Real Sociedad
Top scorer Oyarzabal and Guedes are injured, reducing scoring threat significantly.
Real Betis on scoring streak
Betis has scored in last 4 matches, showing strong attacking momentum away from home.
Defensive gaps for Real Sociedad
Missing defensive stalwarts Aramburu and Ćaleta-Car weakens Sociedad's defense against Betis' attackers.
Betis midfield creativity advantage
Betis midfielders like Ezzalzouli and Fornals have higher assist rates and passing accuracy than Sociedad counterparts.
Balanced scoring likelihood
Both teams have similar average goals scored per game (~1.5), supporting predicted 1-1 draw.
Key Takeaways
With both sides evenly matched and key players missing, a draw seems the fairest result. Fans can expect a tactical battle with moments of attacking flair, ending with both teams sharing the points.
- Real Sociedad are ranked 9th with 43 points from 34 games.
- Real Betis are ranked 5th with 53 points from 34 games.
- Real Betis have a significantly better goal difference (+12) than Real Sociedad (-1).
- Mikel Oyarzabal is Real Sociedad's top scorer with 14 goals this season.
- Real Betis have scored in their last four matches, showing strong attacking form.
- Real Sociedad are missing key defenders Jon Aramburu and Duje Ćaleta-Car due to suspension.
- The predicted total number of cards in the match is four.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Real Sociedad
Away — Real Betis
No standout top scorers flagged for Real Betis
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
Antony
Assist: Altimira
Ezzalzouli
Soler
Kubo
Antony
Barrenetxea
Yellow Card
Goal cancelled
Ruibal
Yellow Card
Fornals
Rodríguez
Altimira
Elustondo
Hernández
Óskarsson
Assist: Gómez
Óskarsson
Yellow Card
Ruibal
Yellow Card
Ruibal
Red Card
Oyarzabal
Penalty
Diego Llorente
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | +18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | +11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 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
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1Álex RemiroG
- 4Jon GorrotxategiM
- 6ElustondoD
- 7BarrenetxeaM
- 9O. ÓskarssonF
- 10Mikel OyarzabalF
- 14T. KuboM
- 16D. Ćaleta-CarD
- 17Sergio GómezD
- 18Carlos SolerM
- 31Jon MartínD
Substitutes
- 3Aihen MuñozD
- 8Beñat TurrientesM
- 12Y. HerreraM
- 13Unai MarreroG
- 15Pablo MarínM
- 21A. ZakharyanM
- 22Wesley GassovaF
- 23Brais MéndezM
- 24L. SučićM
- 38Luken BeitiaD
- 42Gorka CarreraF
- 47J. OchiengF
Real Betis
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Álvaro VallésG
- 3Diego LlorenteD
- 6Sergi AltimiraM
- 7AntonyM
- 8Pablo FornalsM
- 10A. EzzalzouliM
- 12R. RodríguezD
- 16V. GómezD
- 19C. HernándezF
- 21Marc RocaM
- 24Aitor RuibalD
Substitutes
- 2Héctor BellerínD
- 4NatanD
- 9E. ÁvilaF
- 11C. BakambuF
- 14S. AmrabatM
- 15Álvaro FidalgoM
- 17Rodrigo RiquelmeM
- 18N. DeossaM
- 20G. Lo CelsoM
- 22IscoM
- 23Junior FirpoD
- 25Pau LópezG
Real Sociedad
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikel Oyarzabal(C) | F | 97 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| Sergio Gómez | D | 97 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 0/2 |
| Álex Remiro | G | 97 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jon Gorrotxategi | M | 97 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1/3 |
| Ander Barrenetxea | M | 97 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/6 |
| Orri Steinn Óskarsson | F | 97 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Duje Ćaleta-Car | D | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Takefusa Kubo | M | 54 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/3 |
| Carlos Soler | M | 54 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jon Martin | D | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aritz Elustondo | D | 77 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Job Ochieng | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wesley | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luken Beitia | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arsen Zakharyan | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aihen Muñoz | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yangel Herrera | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Marrero | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beñat Turrientes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brais Méndez | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luka Sučić | M | 43 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Marín | M | 43 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Gorka Carrera Zarranz | F | 20 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Real Betis
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antony | M | 59 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | M | 97 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2/5 |
| Álvaro Valles | G | 97 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergi Altimira | M | 69 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Ricardo Rodríguez | D | 69 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Llorente | D | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cucho Hernández | F | 78 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Pablo Fornals | M | 69 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Marc Roca | M | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Aitor Ruibal(C) | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Valentín Gómez | D | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Natan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Fidalgo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pau López | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Junior Firpo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giovani Lo Celso | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cédric Bakambu | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chimy Ávila | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nelson Deossa | M | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Isco | M | 28 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sofyan Amrabat | M | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Héctor Bellerín | D | 28 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Riquelme | M | 38 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/2 |