Sevilla vs Real Sociedad
Match recap
Sevilla beat Real Sociedad 1–0 in their La Liga fixture. Sánchez scored for Sevilla. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.39 for Sevilla versus 0.16 for Real Sociedad. Sevilla sit 13th in the La Liga table while Real Sociedad are 10th.
Analysis
The upcoming La Liga fixture between Sevilla and Real Sociedad promises a tightly contested battle. With both teams eager to climb the table, expect a match filled with tactical intrigue and key player battles.
Sevilla, struggling with injuries to key attackers like Akor Adams and creative midfielder Ruben Vargas, face a Real Sociedad side boasting strong away form and consistent goal scoring. Real Sociedad currently sit 8th in the league, comfortably above Sevilla's 18th place, adding weight to the away side's chances.
Real Sociedad's top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, despite injury concerns, has been pivotal with 14 goals this season and excellent recent away performances. Sevilla's defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 1.7 goals per game and missing key defenders due to suspension, further tip the scales. The predicted 1-2 scoreline aligns with the teams' head-to-head average of 2.7 goals per match, suggesting an open game with Real Sociedad edging it.
Prediction
We forecast a 0-1 lead for Real Sociedad at halftime, maintaining momentum to finish 2-1 winners. The match is expected to see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but fair contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at a solid 85%, driven by Real Sociedad's superior form and Sevilla's injury setbacks.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Sevilla's Attack Weakened by Injuries
Key attackers Adams, Isaac, and Vargas are injured, reducing scoring and creativity options.
Real Sociedad Missing Key Attacker Oyarzabal
Oyarzabal's injury absence reduces Real Sociedad's top scoring threat but others can compensate.
Real Sociedad's Strong Away Scoring Form
Real Sociedad has scored in last 5 away games, showing attacking consistency on the road.
Sevilla's Defensive Vulnerabilities Persist
Sevilla concedes 1.7 goals per game on average, with a current streak of conceding in last 5 matches.
Real Sociedad's Consistent Scoring Momentum
Real Sociedad has scored in all last 5 matches, indicating strong offensive form.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Real Sociedad's consistent scoring and Sevilla's injury-hit squad set the stage for an away victory. Fans should prepare for an entertaining encounter with Real Sociedad likely to clinch the three points by a narrow margin.
- Sevilla have won 8 of 20 head-to-head matches against Real Sociedad, who have 7 wins and 5 draws.
- Head-to-head matches average 2.7 goals, matching the predicted total of 3 goals in this fixture.
- Sevilla sit 18th in La Liga with 34 points from 33 games, while Real Sociedad are 8th with 43 points.
- Real Sociedad have a significantly better goal difference (+15) compared to Sevilla this season.
- Sevilla concede an average of 1.7 goals per game and have conceded in their last 5 matches.
- Real Sociedad have scored in their last 5 away games, showing strong offensive consistency.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sevilla
Away — Real Sociedad
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
Aramburu
Yellow Card
Isaac
Gorrotxategi
Sánchez
Assist: Maupay
Marín
Turrientes
Sánchez
Yellow Card
Vargas
Barrenetxea
Aramburu
Gudelj
José Ángel Carmona
Yellow Card
Ejuke
Maupay
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 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 |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 43 |
Match Statistics
Sevilla
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1O. VlachodimosG
- 2José Ángel CarmonaD
- 4Kike SalasD
- 6N. GudeljM
- 7IsaacF
- 11R. VargasM
- 12G. SuazoD
- 17N. MaupayF
- 18L. AgouméM
- 21C. EjukeM
- 32Andrés CastrínD
Substitutes
- 3César AzpilicuetaD
- 5T. NianzouD
- 8Joan JordánM
- 9A. AdamsF
- 10A. SánchezF
- 13Ø. NylandG
- 14Peque FernándezF
- 16Juanlu SánchezM
- 19B. MendyM
- 24A. JanuzajM
- 36OsoD
Real Sociedad
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Álex RemiroG
- 2J. AramburuD
- 4Jon GorrotxategiM
- 7BarrenetxeaM
- 8Beñat TurrientesM
- 10Mikel OyarzabalF
- 15Pablo MarínM
- 16D. Ćaleta-CarD
- 17Sergio GómezD
- 18Carlos SolerM
- 31Jon MartínD
Substitutes
- 3Aihen MuñozD
- 6ElustondoD
- 9O. ÓskarssonF
- 12Y. HerreraM
- 13Unai MarreroG
- 14T. KuboF
- 21A. ZakharyanM
- 22Wesley GassovaF
- 23Brais MéndezM
- 24L. SučićM
- 32Aitor FragaG
Sevilla
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Suazo | D | 90 | 8.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Kike Salas | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Ángel Carmona | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chidera Ejuke | M | 89 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4/6 |
| Lucien Agoumé | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Ruben Vargas | M | 75 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Andres Castrin | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Odysseas Vlachodimos | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nemanja Gudelj(C) | M | 82 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Neal Maupay | F | 89 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0/1 |
| Isaac Romero | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Tanguy Nianzou | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oso | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| César Azpilicueta | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adnan Januzaj | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Peque Fernández | F | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ørjan Nyland | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joan Jordán | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Akor Adams | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexis Sánchez | F | 45 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Juanlu Sánchez | M | 15 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Batista Mendy | M | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Real Sociedad
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Martin | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duje Ćaleta-Car | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álex Remiro | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Soler | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Sergio Gómez | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jon Gorrotxategi | M | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jon Aramburu | D | 82 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beñat Turrientes | M | 69 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal(C) | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/5 |
| Pablo Marín | M | 58 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ander Barrenetxea | M | 82 | 5.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/9 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Aritz Elustondo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aitor Fraga | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arsen Zakharyan | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Marrero | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brais Méndez | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aihen Muñoz | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yangel Herrera | M | 21 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Luka Sučić | M | 8 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Takefusa Kubo | F | 32 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Orri Steinn Óskarsson | F | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Wesley | F | 8 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |