Valencia vs Real Sociedad

Valencia enter this fixture following a narrow win over Alaves in their most recent match, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Their recent form has been challenging, with only two goals scored across the six matches we hold records for. Goalkeeper S. Dimitrievski has been kept busy, recording 19 saves over the listed matches, while G. Rodríguez has stood out as their best-rated player. In contrast, Real Sociedad arrive with two wins in their last six, though they have struggled for consistency and enter on a two-match losing run. L. Sučić has been a bright spot with two goals over the listed matches, while Sergio Gómez has earned the highest average rating among his teammates. Álex Remiro has recorded 13 saves in his four appearances on our record.

The two sides have played four times in our records, with Valencia holding the edge having won two meetings to Real Sociedad's one. Their most recent encounter in May saw a high-scoring 4:3 victory for Valencia, while the season prior they shared the points in a 1:1 draw at this venue.

• Valencia are without C. Tarrega, D. Foulquier, and five others, while Luis Rioja, who has one goal over the listed matches, is in doubt.
• Real Sociedad are without A. Odriozola and have I. Zubeldia in doubt, two of the players on the reported absence list.
• Real Sociedad have averaged 13 shots a match over their recent fixtures, outshooting Valencia who have managed 9.
• Valencia have struggled to find the net, scoring only one goal in the first half and one in the second half across their six listed matches.

Real Sociedad appear better placed to recover from their recent losses given their superior scoring record compared to a Valencia side that has found goals hard to come by. While Valencia will be buoyed by their recent victory, the absence of key players like Umar Sadiq, their joint-top scorer with one goal over the listed matches, may hamper their progress. Real Sociedad will look to L. Sučić, who has two goals over the listed matches, to lead their charge in this encounter.