Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Real Sociedad vs Espanyol

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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La Liga 2025-02-09 17:30 Reale Arena Regular Season - 23
Full Time
Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

S. Becker1'
Brais Méndez84'
2 - 1
Final score
Espanyol

Espanyol

53'Javi Puado
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1.

Goals: S. Becker (Real Sociedad, 1'), Javi Puado (Espanyol, 53'), Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad, 84').

Real Sociedad had 70% possession to Espanyol's 30%, with 13.00 shots to 4.00.

Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) was the standout performer, rated 7.6.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

1'
S. BeckerNormal Goal
Real Sociedad
40'
Álvaro AguadoYellow Card
Espanyol
46'
Out: Antoniu RocaIn: Jofre Carreras
Espanyol
46'
Out: Edu ExpósitoIn: A. Véliz
Espanyol
51'
Nayef AguerdYellow Card
Real Sociedad
53'
Javi PuadoPenalty
Espanyol
62'
Out: O. ÓskarssonIn: Mikel Oyarzabal
Real Sociedad
62'
Out: Pablo MarínIn: Jon Olasagasti
Real Sociedad
62'
Out: Sergio GómezIn: Barrenetxea
Real Sociedad
70'
Out: Roberto FernándezIn: Álvaro Tejero
Espanyol
76'
Out: S. BeckerIn: T. Kubo
Real Sociedad
81'
Out: L. SučićIn: Brais Méndez
Real Sociedad
82'
Out: Álvaro AguadoIn: Rafel Bauzà
Espanyol
84'
Brais MéndezJon Olasagasti
Real Sociedad
87'
Out: Fernando CaleroIn: W. Cheddira
Espanyol
90+2'
Leandro CabreraYellow Card
Espanyol
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Real Sociedad
Statistic
Espanyol
70%
Possession
30%
13
Total Shots
4
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Blocked Shots
2
9
Shots Inside Box
3
4
Shots Outside Box
1
6
Corners
0
0
Offsides
3
11
Fouls
17
1
Yellow Cards
2
553
Total Passes
246
463
Accurate Passes
167
0
Goalkeeper Saves
3
1.67
Expected Goals (xG)
0.87
-0.33
Goals Prevented
-0.33
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

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PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Brais Méndez
Real Sociedad

Brais Méndez

Rating 7.6 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Real Sociedad

S. Becker

Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Espanyol

Javi Puado

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

6
Real Sociedad

J. Aramburu

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 1 of 3 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2.
Predicted score 1-0 Actual score 2-1 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Real Sociedad win

Final result: Real Sociedad won

53% probability
Total Goals Miss

Under 2.5 goals

Final: 3 goals (2-1).

61% probability
Both Teams to Score Miss

No

Both teams scored.

58% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol match analysis

Review Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from La Liga.

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