Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1 in LaLiga. Ander Barrenetxea's fourth-minute goal put them ahead, and Orri Steinn Óskarsson's 61st-minute strike proved the winner after Roberto Fernández had equalised. A red card was shown before kick-off.
7.4Ander BarrenetxeaReal Sociedad · Midfielder1 goal · 1 shot · 0.1 xGReal Sociedad 2:1 Espanyol — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
- 17(Foul)
- 22(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 75(Foul)
- 82(Foul)
- 88(Dissent)
- 90 + 3(Time wasting)
Added time0 - 0
- (Dissent)
Live Prediction
Real Sociedad to winWon1.29
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FT2–1R
+9.1Clear edge
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Real Sociedad to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?
Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol (LaLiga).
Who scored?
Ander Barrenetxea (4', assist Mikel Oyarzabal) for Real Sociedad; Roberto Fernández (45', assist Javier Hernández) for Espanyol; Orri Steinn Óskarsson (61', assist Mikel Oyarzabal) for Real Sociedad.
Was Real Sociedad's win deserved?
Yes — Real Sociedad were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?
Yes — sent off: null (Real Sociedad, -5').
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Head to Head meetings
Real Sociedad – Espanyol
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
- 10
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  10 | 2  |
Scored goals | 24 | 15 |
Average per game | 1.71 | 1.07 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0-2 |
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
Best statistical picks
Real Sociedad – Espanyol
Both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 5.5
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.80 | 3.60 | 4.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Espanyol
Real Sociedad arrive rooted to the bottom after four straight league losses, yet their head-to-head grip on Espanyol is remarkable — nine wins in 13 meetings. CheckLive's read leans narrowly home, a 58% lean built on that bogey record rather than current form.
Both teams to score — No2.00
Medium confidence56%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
35.8
36.3
CheckSkill
49.7
51.9
CheckMental
24.4
26.6
CheckLive total39.8 vs 41.4+1.6
More match signals
Real Sociedad (DNB)61%1.30
Real Sociedad or draw57%1.18
Over 2.550%1.91
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Real Sociedad and Espanyol?
CheckLive's read leans toward Real Sociedad, whose head-to-head edge over Espanyol — nine wins in 13 meetings — outweighs a four-game losing streak. It is a narrow lean, closer to a coin-flip than a confident call, but the home side edge it.
Are Real Sociedad favourites despite their poor form?
Barely. Real Sociedad sit 19th with four straight defeats, while Espanyol are fifth with three points. Form favours the visitors, but LaLiga's head-to-head history flips the read toward the hosts.
Will both teams score at Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?
Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between Real Sociedad and Espanyol, with the average total around three goals. BTTS is a live option, though not a certainty.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.80 | 3.60 | 4.50 |