LaLiga 26/27 · 29 Aug 2026

Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Jul 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Real Sociedad favourites at 57%.

Real Sociedad won and made the better chances: 1.7 xG to 0.8.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Roger Hinojo, 54.9 in 96′.

Well above their usual level: Omar El Hilali +10.9.

Well below it: Mikel Oyarzabal −24.7, Sergio Gómez −16.4, Igor Zubeldia −10.3.

Each side's last five results before this match.

23 May 2026	Espanyol 1–1 Real Sociedad LaLiga
24 Aug 2025	Real Sociedad 2–2 Espanyol LaLiga

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Jon Gorrotxategi Midfielder	6	0	0	–	83.6	–
Gonçalo Guedes Midfielder	18	0	0	0.30	57.8	–
Orri Óskarsson Forward	78	1	0	0.81	52.7	+2.0
Jon Martin Defender	96	0	0	0.06	52.1	−3.7
Álex Remiro Goalkeeper	96	0	0	–	49.5	−2.2
Carlos Soler Midfielder	96	0	0	0.06	47.7	−1.3
Alex Marchal Midfielder	33	0	0	0.11	47.0	–
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder	62	0	0	0.02	46.9	−0.7
Jon Aramburu Defender	96	0	0	–	46.0	−0.1
Luka Sučić Midfielder	78	0	0	0.04	43.7	−4.8
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder	63	1	0	0.12	42.5	−8.2
Yangel Herrera Midfielder	34	0	0	–	40.3	–
Igor Zubeldia Defender	96	0	0	–	38.1	−10.3
Sergio Gómez Defender	96	0	0	–	34.8	−16.4
Mikel Oyarzabal Forward	90	0	2	0.15	32.3	−24.7
Takefusa Kubo Midfielder	18	0	0	–	29.8	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Roger Hinojo Defender	96	0	0	–	54.9	–
Roberto Fernández Forward	83	1	0	0.29	53.9	+5.1
Omar El Hilali Defender	96	0	0	–	53.7	+10.9
Marko Dmitrović Goalkeeper	96	0	0	–	52.3	−2.6
Unai Núñez Defender	96	0	0	–	52.2	+6.9
Vanja Drkušić Defender	96	0	0	–	50.4	−1.7
Rafael Bauzà Midfielder	26	0	0	–	50.1	–
Pere Milla Midfielder	13	0	0	–	46.8	–
Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder	83	0	0	–	46.3	+0.0
Edu Expósito Midfielder	70	0	0	0.13	46.1	−3.5
Marcos Fernández Forward	26	0	0	0.12	44.9	–
Gabriel Moscardo Midfielder	51	0	0	0.04	43.1	−3.8
Urko González Midfielder	45	0	0	–	40.0	−1.3
Javier Hernández Midfielder	70	0	1	0.09	36.0	–
Jofre Carreras Midfielder	13	0	0	0.03	33.7	–
Álex Calatrava Midfielder	96	0	0	0.06	31.9	–