Mestalla hosts a crucial La Liga clash on September 20, 2026, as Valencia face Real Sociedad. The home side, languishing with a 29% win rate (9W 8D 14L), have endured a turbulent season, scoring only 34 while conceding 46. Their recent form offers little comfort, with just two wins from their last five outings. Valencia will be desperate to improve upon their concerning 10% win probability against a Real Sociedad side that boasts a more respectable 35% win rate (11W 9D 11L).
Real Sociedad arrive having scored 49 goals this campaign, conceding 48, and their recent record of two wins, one draw, and two losses in five suggests a slightly more stable outfit. The historical head-to-head is evenly balanced, with Valencia claiming a thrilling 4-3 victory recently, alongside a 1-1 draw and a 1-0 win, though Real Sociedad also have two 1-0 victories and a 3-0 demolition. Given the draw's high 45% probability, alongside Real Sociedad's identical odds, a tight encounter is expected. Valencia will need to find defensive solidity and attacking impetus to overcome their struggles and avoid another disappointing result against a more consistent Real Sociedad.
1. S. Dimitrievski, 24. Pablo Maffeo, 18. Pepelu, 12. J. de Haas, 14. José Gayà, 23. F. Ugrinic, 33. Aaron Mayol, 2. G. Rodríguez, 7. A. Danjuma, 8. Javi Guerra, 9. Hugo Duro
1. Álex Remiro, 2. J. Aramburu, 34. Luken Beitia, 6. Jon Martín, 17. Sergio Gómez, 12. J. Ochieng, 4. Jon Gorrotxategi, 18. Carlos Soler, 11. Gonçalo Guedes, 24. L. Sučić, 10. Mikel Oyarzabal
Match events
11' Card Yellow Card — Justin De Haas (Valencia)
12' Card Yellow Card — José Gayà (Valencia)
26' Goal Normal Goal — Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad) (assists: Job Ochieng)
45' subst Substitution 1 — Filip Ugrinic (Valencia) (assists: David Otorbi Ejededawe)
54' Card Yellow Card — Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad)
57' Goal Normal Goal — Aaron Mayol (Valencia) (assists: Hugo Duro)
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