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As Real Sociedad prepares to host CF Valencia on May 17, 2026, both teams enter the match with challenging recent form, having each secured just one victory in their last five outings. Despite these difficulties, the dynamics of this encounter could favor the home side.
Real Sociedad’s tactical strengths lie in their disciplined defensive shape, which has allowed them to remain competitive in match situations, even when results haven’t favored them. Their ability to control possession and create chances from the flanks could be pivotal against Valencia, a team often vulnerable to quick counterattacks.
Conversely, CF Valencia has struggled to find consistency under pressure. Their recent performances have shown weaknesses in their defensive organization, making it crucial for them to tighten their backline if they hope to secure points in this matchup. The away team will rely on exploiting any defensive lapses from Sociedad to capitalize on potential scoring opportunities.
Bookmakers currently list Real Sociedad as favorites with odds of 2.02 for a home win, against Valencia’s odds of 3.56 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 44% likelihood of a home win, a 24.5% chance of a draw, and a 28.6% probability of an away win. With both teams eager to improve their standings, this clash promises to be tightly contested, yet outcomes remain uncertain.
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| Real Sociedad 46.7% |
Draw 27% |
Valencia 26.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
2.06 | 3.48 | 3.55 | |
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2.08 | 3.45 | 3.55 | |
 |
2.04 | 3.72 | 3.93 | |
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1.95 | 3.5 | 3.6 | |
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2.08 | 3.51 | 3.49 |
Latest Results
| 09.05.26 Real Sociedad – Real Betis – 2:2 04.05.26 Sevilla FC – Real Sociedad – 1:0 26.04.26 Rayo Vallecano – Real Sociedad – 3:3 22.04.26 Real Sociedad – Getafe CF – 0:1 18.04.26 Atlético Madrid – Real Sociedad – 2:3 penalties |
10.05.26 Athletic Bilbao – CF Valencia – 0:1 02.05.26 CF Valencia – Atlético Madrid – 0:2 25.04.26 CF Valencia – Girona FC – 2:1 21.04.26 RCD Mallorca – CF Valencia – 1:1 11.04.26 Elche CF – CF Valencia – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.08.25 CF Valencia – Real Sociedad – 1:1 19.01.25 CF Valencia – Real Sociedad – 1:0 28.09.24 Real Sociedad – CF Valencia – 3:0 16.05.24 Real Sociedad – CF Valencia – 1:0 27.09.23 CF Valencia – Real Sociedad – 0:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barcelona ✔ | 35 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 91:31 | 60 | 91 |
| 2 | Real Madrid ✔ | 35 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 70:33 | 37 | 77 |
| 3 | Villarreal ✔ | 35 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 65:40 | 25 | 69 |
| 4 | Atl. Madrid ✔ | 35 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 58:38 | 20 | 63 |
| 5 | Betis | 35 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 54:43 | 11 | 54 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 35 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 49:44 | 5 | 50 |
| 7 | Getafe | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 28:36 | -8 | 45 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 54:55 | -1 | 44 |
| 9 | Ath Bilbao | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 40:51 | -11 | 44 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 42:45 | -3 | 42 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 35:41 | -6 | 42 |
| 12 | Valencia | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 38:50 | -12 | 42 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 43:56 | -13 | 40 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 38:53 | -15 | 39 |
| 15 | Mallorca | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 43:52 | -9 | 39 |
| 16 | Elche | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 46:54 | -8 | 39 |
| 17 | Girona | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 36:51 | -15 | 38 |
| 18 | Alaves | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 41:54 | -13 | 37 |
| 19 | Levante | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 41:57 | -16 | 36 |
| 20 | Oviedo | 35 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 26:54 | -28 | 29 |
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