Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2025

La Liga Betting Preview: Real Sociedad vs Espanyol

Real Sociedad host Espanyol in this Spanish La Liga match at Reale Arena, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Espanyol Look Value for This Clash

Espanyol look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Sociedad. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at +102 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.

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Sociedad Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles

Real Sociedad drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Valencia at Estadio Mestalla. Los Txuri-Urdin had 45% of possession and three shots on target, while Takefusa Kubo was the goalscorer.

Espanyol claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Atlético Madrid at RCDE Stadium. The Barcelona side had 40% possession and totalled five shots on goal, with Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been five victories on the bounce for Sociedad when playing Espanyol. In the last clash, Sociedad secured a 2-1 win when hosting at Reale Arena. The past 10 games involving the two teams have featured eight Sociedad wins and two Espanyol victories.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Espanyol	8	3	3	2	11	11	0	11:11	12
19	Real Sociedad	8	1	2	5	7	12	-5	7:12	5

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Sociedad have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Los Txuri-Urdin have averaged 51.4% possession, 440.2 passes and 6.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal has found the net 4 times, with Takefusa Kubo, Pablo Marin, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena and Sergio Gomez getting 1 goals each. Brais Mendez has the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Alex Remiro has one clean sheet.

Espanyol have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 43.5% possession, 356.6 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 13.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Pere Milla and Roberto Fernandez on 3, with Javier Puado getting 2. Edu Exposito and Javier Puado are the top assist makers on 2, with Joan Garcia recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez, Benat Turrientes, Takefusa Kubo, Luka Sucic, Pablo Marin, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Omar El Hilali, Miguel Rubio, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Edu Exposito, Tyrhys Dolan, Pere Milla, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Real Sociedad vs Espanyol from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

Espanyol +0.5 could be a value play in this La Liga match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of +102 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest La Liga stats.

Key Real Sociedad vs Espanyol league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Espanyol in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Espanyol in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sociedad in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sociedad in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sociedad in 2 consecutive games.

Espanyol +0.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Espanyol Asian Hcp +0.5 @ +102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sociedad 1 - 1 Espanyol

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +510. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Javi Puado Over 0.5 Shots On Target -100

Javi Puado (Espanyol) has finished with at least one shot on goal in four straight La Liga games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -100.

Latest Javi Puado Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Shots

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

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Edu Expósito To Score +900

Edu Expósito (Espanyol) can be backed to find the net at +900. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Edu Expósito Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+900

First

+1700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-909

Shots

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

It has been six straight Espanyol away games involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with four consecutive Real Sociedad matches seeing the same thing happen. We endorse betting on the -147 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sociedad

Total

11.80 6.60 5.20

Home

9.30 6.40 2.90

Away

11.00 4.20 6.80

Espanyol

Total

11.00 4.50 6.50

Home

8.90 2.80 6.10

Away

10.60 3.60 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Sociedad Corners

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+104

Espanyol Corners

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-303

X

+800

2

+340

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Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Sociedad Victory

With a 57% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Real Sociedad are favourites to prosper in this La Liga encounter and they’re available at -135 with the bookies. Espanyol are the underdogs at +400 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Sociedad at +143 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Espanyol at +410. The draw is the third option at +110.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -149 available for Both Teams to Score No.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest La Liga game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Full-Time Result

1

-135

X

+240

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+110

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-333

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-164

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-149

Mikel Oyarzabal Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Mikel Oyarzabal can be backed to find the net anytime at +180, with +370 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

First

+180

Anytime

+370

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

First

+250

Anytime

+500

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

First

+290

Anytime

+550

Kike García (Espanyol)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Umar Sadiq (Sociedad)

First

+525

Anytime

+950

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Urko González (Sociedad)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Ramon Terrats (Espanyol)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Jon Gorrotxategi (Sociedad)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+108

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-111

Kike García (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-143

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-164

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-185

Umar Sadiq (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-263

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-345

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-400

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-500

Urko González (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-556

Ramon Terrats (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Jon Gorrotxategi (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-909

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-833

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+500

Under 0.5

-1429

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Umar Sadiq (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Kike García (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Urko González (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Ramon Terrats (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Jon Gorrotxategi (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Sociedad Victorious in Past Five H2H Reale Arena Clashes

Sociedad have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Espanyol have been beaten in three consecutive away games. Manolo Gonzalez's team have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The most recent Reale Arena meeting saw Sociedad claim a 2-1 win over Espanyol. In the previous 5 H2H games at Reale Arena, Sociedad have a 100% win rate.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Sociedad Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.40	1.10	4	6	4	6
Espanyol Away Stats		3-2-5	2.50	1.30	1.20	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News

Always review the Sociedad vs Espanyol team news before locking in your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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