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Real Sociedad v Espanyol result

Full-time · Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol

La Liga · · Reale Arena

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Team pages: Real Sociedad · Espanyol · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol — Real Sociedad won this La Liga match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
Best price: 1.29 at William Hill
What this price implies, and its fair odds with the margin removed →
This is one free selection. The model’s confidence rating, value against the bookmakers and every other market are part of Pro.
The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 78% of 5167 landed (95% range 76.8–79.1%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated home or away, not the draw (double chance) between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 1,997 of 2,670 times (74.8%), against an average rating of 73.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Real Sociedad: 3.30 to 0.93 in expected goals, from 17 shots to 11, ahead on xG from the third minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2–1 at Reale Arena in La Liga on Saturday 29 August. Espanyol have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Real Sociedad: Barrenetxea (4’, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal) and Orri Óskarsson (61’, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal); Espanyol: Roberto Fernández (45’, assisted by Javier Hernandez).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Orri Óskarsson’s goal on 61 minutes.

Discipline

Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid, Spain showed six yellow cards — against 5.8 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Real Sociedad: Beñat Turrientes (17’) and Zubeldia (90+3’); Espanyol: Urko González (21’), Marcos Fernández (75’), Roger Hinojo (82’) and Rafel Bauzà (88’).

What it changes

Real Sociedad move up from 20th to 12th (three league matches played).

Espanyol move down from third to 10th (three league matches played).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) 7.4, Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) 5.5 and Orri Óskarsson (Real Sociedad) 5.3 led the match.

Head-to-head

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Espanyol, every meeting checked.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Real Sociedad or Espanyol (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 78% of the time in the last 90 days (4028 of 5167).

Next up

Real Sociedad next host Rayo Vallecano on 8 November 2026.

Espanyol next travel to Athletic Club on 22 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Real Sociedad: Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Espanyol: Athletic Club v Espanyol, Sunday 22 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol · La Liga
  • Venue: Reale Arena · Donostia-San Sebastián
  • Referee: Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid, Spain
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Real Sociedad 4 · draws 2 · Espanyol 0 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Real Sociedad 0W 2D 3L · Espanyol 3W 1D 1L

Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.25
Goals
against 2.13 / 1 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 3.5
Corners
against 3.88 / 5.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 4.5
Shots on target
against 7 / 4.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 2.88
Cards
against 2.88 / 2.13 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
5.8 yellows
Referee · Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid, Spain
29.6 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 5 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 August 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 26 August 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameReal Sociedad for / againstLineEspanyol for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8
2.5our book
1.25 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
4.25 for · 3.88 against n 8
9.5standard
3.5 for · 5.75 against n 8
Shots
9.38 for · 19.25 against n 8
19.5standard
12 for · 14.13 against n 8
Shots on target
3.63 for · 7 against n 8
8.5standard
4.5 for · 4.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
13 for · 12 against n 8
21.5standard
14.63 for · 12.5 against n 8
Cards shown
3.38 for · 2.88 against n 8
3.5standard
2.88 for · 2.13 against n 8

Referee: Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid, Spain — 5.8 yellow cards a game, 0.2 red cards, 29.6 fouls over 5 matches.

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Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad Goalkeeper

Real Sociedad — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Álex Remiro290180 min136.5 /9052.5 /9000 /90
Real Sociedad — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Álex Remiro n 890
4.17/6

Real Sociedad Defensive

Real Sociedad — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Jon Martín290180 min63 /9000 /9010.5 /9094.5 /9000 /9000 /90
Sergio Gómez281162 min31.7 /9021.1 /9010.6 /9052.8 /9021.1 /9010.6 /90
J. Aramburu274147 min21.2 /9074.3 /9000 /9063.7 /9074.3 /9021.2 /90
Zubeldia262123 min42.9 /9010.7 /9000 /9075.1 /9010.7 /9010.7 /90
Luken Beitia19090 min00 /9022 /9022 /9011 /9011 /9011 /90
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Real Sociedad — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Jon Martín n 890
0.52/1
0.54/0
O. El Hilali
Álex Remiro n 890
00/0
0.42/1
—
L. Sučić n 868.3
14/1
0.53/0
Edu Expósito
Sergio Gómez n 877.8
15/2
0.43/0
O. El Hilali
J. Aramburu n 868
2.88/5
1.25/2
O. El Hilali
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Real Sociedad — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Jon Martín n 890
1.87/4
L. Sučić n 868.3
24/4
Sergio Gómez n 877.8
1.66/3
J. Aramburu n 868
2.56/6
Y. Herrera n 860
1.55/2
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Real Sociedad Attacking

Real Sociedad — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
O. Óskarsson262123 min00 /9000 /9021.5 /9010.7 /9010.7 /9010.7 /90
Mikel Oyarzabal24589 min00 /9000 /9011 /9011 /9022 /9000 /90
Barrenetxea24182 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9022.2 /90
Alex Garcia13232 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9012.8 /9000 /90
Gonçalo Guedes11616 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9015.6 /9000 /90
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Real Sociedad — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Jon Martín n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
Álex Remiro n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Sučić n 868.3
1.54/4
0.74/0
Sergio Gómez n 877.8
0.63/1
00/0
J. Aramburu n 868
0.84/1
0.21/0
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Real Sociedad — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Jon Martín n 890
0.11/0
00/0
Álex Remiro n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Sučić n 868.3
0.32/0
00/0
Sergio Gómez n 877.8
00/0
0.64/0
J. Aramburu n 868
00/0
00/0
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Espanyol

Espanyol Goalkeeper

Espanyol — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Dmitrović290180 min63 /9021 /9000 /90
Espanyol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dmitrović n 890
47/7

Espanyol Defensive

Espanyol — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
O. El Hilali290180 min21 /9031.5 /9010.5 /9042 /9063 /9000 /90
Roger Hinojo290180 min52.5 /9010.5 /9000 /9073.5 /9021 /9000 /90
Unai Núñez290180 min21 /9000 /9031.5 /9063 /9000 /9000 /90
C. Riedel278156 min21.2 /9000 /9000 /9063.5 /9063.5 /9010.6 /90
V. Drkusic12424 min27.5 /9000 /9000 /9027.5 /9013.8 /9000 /90
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Espanyol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
O. El Hilali n 890
26/6
0.42/1
J. Aramburu
Roberto Fernández n 868.1
1.54/3
26/3
—
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
Edu Expósito n 880.8
1.16/2
1.16/1
L. Sučić
T. Dolan n 870.6
1.86/5
14/2
—
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Espanyol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
O. El Hilali n 890
28/3
Roberto Fernández n 868.1
0.53/0
Edu Expósito n 880.8
3.18/6
T. Dolan n 870.6
1.66/2
Javier Hernandez n 358
2.12/1
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Espanyol Attacking

Espanyol — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Roberto Fernández290180 min21 /9000 /9042 /9021 /9031.5 /9000 /90
Javier Hernandez279157 min00 /9021.1 /9021.1 /9010.6 /9052.9 /9021.1 /90
Edu Expósito287174 min00 /9000 /9031.6 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9042.1 /90
T. Dolan286171 min10.5 /9000 /9021.1 /9010.5 /9000 /9010.5 /90
Urko González274147 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9010.6 /9010.6 /90
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Espanyol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 868.1
26/5
0.72/2
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
00/0
O. El Hilali n 890
00/0
00/0
Edu Expósito n 880.8
1.37/2
0.64/0
T. Dolan n 870.6
13/2
0.63/1
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Espanyol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 26 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 868.1
0.52/1
0.21/0
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
00/0
O. El Hilali n 890
00/0
00/0
Edu Expósito n 880.8
00/0
00/0
T. Dolan n 870.6
0.32/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Real SociedadEspanyol
51%Possession49%
1.82Expected goals (xG)0.77
17Shots11
10Shots on target3
3Shots off target6
4Blocked shots2
13Shots inside the box6
7Corners3
19Fouls14
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Saves7
423Passes403
81%Pass accuracy78%

Real Sociedad Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Álex Remiro9000000007
J. Aramburu9000000306.9
Jon Martín9000001207.2
Zubeldia90000013Y7.2
Sergio Gómez9000001106.9
Carlos Soler9000103107
Mikel Oyarzabal8902222007.2
L. Sučić7800102206.9
O. Óskarsson7810330007.7
Barrenetxea6310211007.2
Beñat Turrientes62000013Y6.9
Y. Herrera sub2800000206.9
Alex Garcia sub2700111107
T. Kubo sub1200000106.3
Gonçalo Guedes sub1200331106.6
Jon Gorrotxategi sub10000000–

Espanyol Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
O. El Hilali9000000107.7
V. Drkusic9000000106.9
Unai Núñez9000001107
Roger Hinojo90000003Y7.6
Álex Calatrava9000110406.3
M. Dmitrović9000000007.9
T. Dolan8300001006.3
Roberto Fernández8310210007.5
Edu Expósito7000300206.7
Javier Hernandez7001102106.2
Urko González45000001Y6.2
Gabriel Moscardo sub4500110406.9
Rafel Bauzà sub20000000Y6.3
Marcos Fernández sub20001011Y6.2
Jofre Carreras sub1300000006.3
Pere Milla sub1300000006.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Real Sociedad v Espanyol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Real SociedadDLDLL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
EspanyolWWDWL
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Real Sociedad 4 · 2 draws · Espanyol 0 · 3 goals/game
  • 2026-05-23 Espanyol 1–1 Real Sociedad
  • 2025-08-24 Real Sociedad 2–2 Espanyol
  • 2025-02-09 Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol
  • 2024-08-24 Espanyol 0–1 Real Sociedad
  • 2023-02-13 Espanyol 2–3 Real Sociedad
  • 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol
League standing · 2026/27
Real Sociedad#5 pos19 pts11 pl0 GD
Espanyol#13 pos12 pts12 pl-1 GD
Goals per game
Real Sociedad scored1.82
Espanyol scored1.08
Real Sociedad conceded1.82
Espanyol conceded1.17

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Real Sociedad 3.30 xG from 17 shots, Espanyol 0.93 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Orri Óskarsson 71' · 0.65 xGOrri Óskarsson 71' · 0.58 xGMikel Oyarzabal 41' · 0.42 xGGonçalo Guedes 78' · 0.36 xGGonçalo Guedes 81' · 0.12 xGAlex Marchal 73' · 0.11 xGEdu Expósito 56' · 0.10 xGMarcos Fernández 93' · 0.09 xGJavi Hernández 55' · 0.09 xGMikel Oyarzabal 78' · 0.08 xGCarlos Soler 49' · 0.07 xGEdu Expósito 24' · 0.07 xGGonçalo Guedes 81' · 0.07 xGBeñat Turrientes 28' · 0.05 xGRoberto Fernández 74' · 0.04 xGCala 91' · 0.04 xGJon Martín 51' · 0.04 xGCala 71' · 0.04 xGMikel Oyarzabal 39' · 0.04 xGJofre Carreras 85' · 0.02 xGLuka Sucic 46' · 0.02 xGMikel Oyarzabal 25' · 0.02 xGAnder Barrenetxea 49' · 0.02 xGGabriel Moscardo 68' · 0.02 xGEdu Expósito 42' · 0.02 xGOrri Óskarsson 60' · 0.56 xG · goalRoberto Fernández 44' · 0.40 xG · goalAnder Barrenetxea 3' · 0.09 xG · goal
Real Sociedad (attacking right)Espanyol (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Real Sociedad1723.30
Espanyol1110.93

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, xG was level: Real Sociedad 0.62, Espanyol 0.48. At full time, Real Sociedad led on xG, 3.30 to 0.93. The widest gap was 2.53 xG to Real Sociedad, in the 81st minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
3.31.600′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Real Sociedad 3 minGoal - Espanyol 44 minGoal - Real Sociedad 60 min
Real Sociedad 3.30 xGEspanyol 0.93 xGdots = goals · 28 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Real Sociedad v Espanyol?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Real Sociedad v Espanyol was Home or Away (best price 1.29 at William Hill).
What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Espanyol?
In their last 6 meetings, Real Sociedad won 4, Espanyol won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Real Sociedad and Espanyol?
Recent form — Real Sociedad 0W 2D 3L; Espanyol 3W 1D 1L.

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