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

League	Date	Match	Score	Venue
La Liga	24 Aug 2025	Real Sociedad vs Espanyol	2 – 2	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	09 Feb 2025	Real Sociedad vs Espanyol	2 – 1	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	24 Aug 2024	Espanyol vs Real Sociedad	0 – 1	RCDE Stadium
La Liga	13 Feb 2023	Espanyol vs Real Sociedad	2 – 3	RCDE Stadium
La Liga	18 Sep 2022	Real Sociedad vs Espanyol	2 – 1	Anoeta Stadium

Espanyol come into this with back-to-back wins, but the data still points to a tight contest rather than a comfortable home afternoon. Their recent results have been mixed overall, while Real Sociedad have been drawing plenty of games and have also been involved in higher-scoring matches, including a 3-4 defeat to Valencia. With no xG data available, the clearest read is that both sides have shown enough to score, but Real Sociedad’s slightly stronger head-to-head edge can tip it their way.

A 1-2 away win fits the recent pattern in this fixture, with Real Sociedad having won three of the last five meetings and Espanyol only taking one point from the last two home-and-away league games against them. Espanyol’s recent home win over Athletic Club shows they can compete at RCDE Stadium, but Real Sociedad’s ability to keep games open and create chances in draws suggests they can edge a narrow result. The most likely betting angle from the data is a close game decided by fine margins rather than a one-sided affair.

Form Guide & Team Overview

Espanyol

Espanyol’s recent league form shows two wins, one draw and two defeats across their last five matches. They have beaten Osasuna 2-1 away and Athletic Club 2-0 at home, which is a solid response after losing 1-2 at Sevilla and 0-2 at home to Real Madrid.

The draw with Levante finished 0-0, so their recent run has included both controlled and more difficult attacking performances. Overall, the results suggest Espanyol have been competitive, but not consistently so across the full five-game sample.

Espanyol Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
La Liga	17 May 2026	Osasuna vs Espanyol	1 – 2	W	Estadio El Sadar
La Liga	13 May 2026	Espanyol vs Athletic Club	2 – 0	W	RCDE Stadium
La Liga	9 May 2026	Sevilla vs Espanyol	2 – 1	L	Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
La Liga	3 May 2026	Espanyol vs Real Madrid	0 – 2	L	RCDE Stadium
La Liga	27 Apr 2026	Espanyol vs Levante	0 – 0	D	RCDE Stadium

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad’s recent league form has been mixed, with no wins in their last five and a record of three draws and two defeats. They have drawn 1-1 at Girona, 2-2 at home to Real Betis and 3-3 at Rayo Vallecano, while also losing 0-1 at Sevilla and 3-4 at home to Valencia.

That run shows they have been involved in open games, but without turning enough of them into wins. The 3-4 loss to Valencia stands out as the most recent result and underlines that their matches have been producing goals at both ends.

Real Sociedad Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
La Liga	17 May 2026	Real Sociedad vs Valencia	3 – 4	L	Anoeta Stadium
La Liga	14 May 2026	Girona vs Real Sociedad	1 – 1	D	Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
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

Team News & Injury Report

Espanyol

• Javi Puado (Cruciate Ligament Tear)

Real Sociedad

• Álvaro Odriozola (Cruciate Ligament Tear)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Espanyol (4-4-2)

Predicted lineup: Marko Dmitrovic (Goalkeeper), Carlos Romero (Defender), Clemens Riedel (Defender), Ludovic Taillandier (Defender), Omar El Hilali (Defender), Pere Milla (Midfielder), Pol Lozano (Midfielder), Tyrhys Dolan (Midfielder), Urko González de Zárate (Midfielder), Edu Expósito (Attacker), Kike García (Attacker)

Espanyol’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a straightforward shape with two forwards and a compact midfield line, which should help them stay organised without the ball. Edu Expósito and Kike García give them a direct attacking outlet, while the wide midfielders can support both the press and the transition.

Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)

Predicted lineup: Álex Remiro (Goalkeeper), Aihen Muñoz (Defender), Aritz Elustondo (Defender), Igor Zubeldia (Defender), Jon Martín (Defender), Arsen Zakharyan (Midfielder), Beñat Turrientes (Midfielder), Brais Méndez (Midfielder), Carlos Soler (Midfielder), Pablo Marín (Midfielder), Orri Óskarsson (Attacker)

Real Sociedad’s predicted 4-2-3-1 offers a clear structure with two deeper midfielders and a line of three supporting Orri Óskarsson. That shape should allow Arsen Zakharyan and the other advanced midfielders to link play and create chances between the lines.

Key Battles & Players to Watch