UEFA Europa League 26/27 · 17 Sep 2026

Real Sociedad 1–2 Bournemouth

Expected and what happened

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

Footybot made Bournemouth favourites at 44%.

Bournemouth won although Real Sociedad made the better chances (1.5 xG to 0.8): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Jon Martin, 82.0 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Jon Martin +28.3, Sergio Gómez +13.8, Đorđe Petrović +8.1.

Well below it: Adrien Truffert −22.5, Luken Beitia −14.8, Marcus Tavernier −13.6.

Each side's last five results before this match.

12 Sep 2026	D 2–2	v Brentford Premier League
8 Sep 2026	W 4–0	v Lincoln City EFL Cup
5 Sep 2026	D 2–2	at Newcastle United Premier League
29 Aug 2026	D 1–1	v Everton Premier League
23 Aug 2026	L 1–2	at Manchester City Premier League

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Takefusa Kubo Midfielder	12	0	0	–	89.9	–
Luka Sučić Midfielder	17	0	0	0.04	89.6	–
Jon Martin Defender	90	0	0	0.14	82.0	+28.3
Arsen Zakharyan Midfielder	11	0	0	–	76.3	–
Sergio Gómez Defender	90	1	0	0.02	61.6	+13.8
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder	83	0	0	0.05	52.1	+3.3
Orri Óskarsson Forward	90	0	0	0.97	50.7	+0.6
Jon Gorrotxategi Midfielder	32	0	0	–	50.4	–
Yangel Herrera Midfielder	84	0	0	0.06	49.1	+3.3
Mamadou Sarr Defender	90	0	0	–	49.0	−2.6
Gonçalo Guedes Midfielder	45	0	0	0.07	47.7	+3.0
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder	58	0	0	0.03	46.1	−1.4
Mikel Oyarzabal Forward	73	0	0	0.14	46.1	−3.3
Héctor Fort Defender	45	0	0	–	44.7	−4.1
Unai Marrero Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	41.9	–
Luken Beitia Defender	90	0	1	–	37.2	−14.8

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Ben Gannon-Doak Midfielder	19	0	0	0.05	65.0	–
Álvaro Rodriguez Forward	19	0	0	0.12	56.2	–
Đorđe Petrović Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	55.4	+8.1
Rayan Midfielder	71	1	0	0.17	53.7	+1.7
António Silva Defender	90	0	0	0.04	53.5	−4.6
Marcus Tavernier Midfielder	90	0	0	–	52.1	−13.6
Ryan Christie Midfielder	27	0	0	–	48.6	–
Alex Scott Midfielder	90	0	1	0.08	48.0	−10.7
Tyler Adams Midfielder	63	0	0	–	47.2	−3.4
Justin Kluivert Midfielder	83	1	0	0.26	45.7	−7.8
James Hill Defender	90	0	0	–	45.2	−7.6
Adam Smith Defender	63	0	0	–	40.2	−3.9
Evanilson Forward	71	0	0	0.05	40.0	−9.7
Bafodé Diakité Defender	27	0	0	–	39.0	–
Adrien Truffert Defender	90	0	1	0.02	36.7	−22.5
David Brooks Midfielder	12	0	0	–	29.6	–