Real Sociedad vs Valencia: Predictions, Betting Odds, Lineups, Preview

League	Date	Match	Score	Venue
La Liga	16 Aug 2025	Valencia vs Real Sociedad	1 – 1	Estadio de Mestalla
La Liga	19 Jan 2025	Valencia vs Real Sociedad	1 – 0	Estadio de Mestalla
La Liga	28 Sep 2024	Real Sociedad vs Valencia	3 – 0	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	16 May 2024	Real Sociedad vs Valencia	1 – 0	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	27 Sep 2023	Valencia vs Real Sociedad	0 – 1	Estadio de Mestalla

Real Sociedad have been drawing plenty of games lately, but the home setting at Anoeta Stadium gives them a platform to edge a tight contest. Their recent results suggest they can stay in matches, yet they have also been vulnerable to conceding first and then chasing the game. Valencia arrive with a mixed away record, including a 1-0 win at Athletic Club, so they should not be written off.

The head-to-head data points to a fairly competitive fixture, with Real Sociedad winning three of the last five meetings and Valencia taking one. That said, the most recent meeting finished 1-1, which fits the pattern of a game that can stay close for long spells. Match Prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Valencia

Form Guide & Team Overview

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad’s recent league form has been steady rather than convincing, with three draws and two defeats in their last five. They have scored in four of those five matches, including 2-2 against Real Betis and 3-3 against Rayo Vallecano, but they have also failed to score in the 1-0 losses to Sevilla and Getafe.

At home, the results have been mixed, with a 2-2 draw against Real Betis and a 0-1 defeat to Getafe in the recent sample. The numbers suggest they are capable of creating chances, but they have not been turning those into enough wins.

Real Sociedad Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
La Liga	9 May 2026	Real Sociedad vs Real Betis	2 – 2	D	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	4 May 2026	Sevilla vs Real Sociedad	1 – 0	L	Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
La Liga	26 Apr 2026	Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad	3 – 3	D	Estadio de Vallecas
La Liga	22 Apr 2026	Real Sociedad vs Getafe	0 – 1	L	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	11 Apr 2026	Real Sociedad vs Deportivo Alavés	3 – 3	D	Anoeta Stadium

Valencia

Valencia’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. Their best result in that run was the 1-0 away win at Athletic Club, while the 2-1 home win over Girona shows they can still get results when they are efficient.

Away from home, Valencia have had a mixed return, drawing 1-1 at Mallorca and losing 0-1 at Elche in the same five-game stretch. The 0-2 home defeat to Atlético Madrid also shows they have not been fully reliable, even if the away win at Athletic Club stands out.

Valencia Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
La Liga	10 May 2026	Athletic Club vs Valencia	0 – 1	W	San Mamés Barria
La Liga	2 May 2026	Valencia vs Atlético Madrid	0 – 2	L	Estadio de Mestalla
La Liga	25 Apr 2026	Valencia vs Girona	2 – 1	W	Estadio de Mestalla
La Liga	21 Apr 2026	Mallorca vs Valencia	1 – 1	D	Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
La Liga	11 Apr 2026	Elche vs Valencia	1 – 0	L	Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Team News & Injury Report

Real Sociedad

• Álvaro Odriozola (Cruciate Ligament Tear)

Valencia

• Thierry Correia (Muscle Injury)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Real Sociedad (4-4-2)

Predicted lineup: Álex Remiro (Goalkeeper), Aritz Elustondo (Defender), Duje Caleta-Car (Defender), Jon Martín (Defender), Sergio Gómez (Defender), Ander Barrenetxea (Midfielder), Carlos Soler (Midfielder), Jon Gorrotxategi (Midfielder), Takefusa Kubo (Midfielder), Mikel Oyarzabal (Attacker), Orri Óskarsson (Attacker)

Real Sociedad’s predicted 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape in midfield, with enough bodies to compete for second balls and support the front two. With Mikel Oyarzabal and Orri Óskarsson up top, they can look to combine quickly and make use of the wide service from the midfield line.

Valencia (4-2-3-1)

Predicted lineup: Stole Dimitrievski (Goalkeeper), César Tárrega (Defender), Eray Cömert (Defender), José Gayà (Defender), Renzo Saravia (Defender), Diego López (Midfielder), Guido Rodríguez (Midfielder), Javi Guerra (Midfielder), Luis Rioja (Midfielder), Pepelu (Midfielder), Hugo Duro (Attacker)

Valencia’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear structure, with two deeper midfielders helping to protect the back four and release attacks through the three behind Hugo Duro. That shape should allow Diego López and the wide players to support transitions, while keeping the team balanced if Real Sociedad have more of the ball.

Key Battles & Players to Watch