Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Valencia and Real Sociedad who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Real Sociedad face a daunting first assignment in the LaLiga when they visit the title favourites Valencia on the opening day of the new campaign.
Team form: Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Valencia Form
In their last three matches, Valencia lost 1-0 against Deportivo Alaves, 0-1 against Athletic Club and drew 1-1 with Real Betis. Valencia won four of their previous six LaLiga games at the Estadio Mestalla. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded three and scored eight goals.
Real Sociedad Form
In their previous three outings, Real Sociedad lost 0-1 against Celta Vigo, beat Girona 3-2 and lost 2-0 against Real Madrid. Real Sociedad managed to win just once in their past six away games in the LaLiga. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 12 time and letting in seven.
Betting stats for Valencia and Real Sociedad
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Valencia and Real Sociedad. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 11 Valencia home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 11 Valencia home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 17 of the last 19 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Valencia matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Real Sociedad have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Real Sociedad have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Real Sociedad have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Real Sociedad away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Sociedad have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
Players on top: Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Hugo Duro has been great for Valencia lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Real Sociedad are optimistic that Mikel Oyarzabal doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular betting markets: Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Full-time result
Valencia claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Real Sociedad won two of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost four of the games in this run.
Both teams to score
Valencia scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Real Sociedad got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Valencia managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad were first on target in six of their last 10 outings.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Valencia’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Real Sociedad’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.
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