Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

La Liga Betting Preview: Real Sociedad vs Valencia

Real Sociedad welcome Valencia to Reale Arena, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 17 May.

If you share our opinion that there won’t be too many goals between Sociedad and Valencia, you can secure a price of -108 for Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We expect this bet to land.

Real Sociedad played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi against Girona. The Basque Country team managed two shots on target and recorded 40% possession, while Jon Martin scored the goal.

Valencia drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Mestalla. Los Che enjoyed 52% possession and three shots on goal, while Diego Lopez found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw road team Sociedad draw 1-1 with Valencia at Estadio Mestalla. The past 10 H2H games have included three Sociedad wins, two Valencia victories and five draws.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Valencia	38	13	10	15	46	55	-9	46:55	49
10	Real Sociedad	38	11	13	14	59	61	-2	59:61	46

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 11.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Sociedad have had 54.6% possession, 485.1 passes and 4.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 16.7 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Mikel Oyarzabal has found the net 5 times, Orri Oskarsson 3, with Jon Martin and two other players on 2. Sergio Gomez and Ander Barrenetxea are the leading assists makers with 3, while goalie Alex Remiro has kept one clean sheet.

Valencia have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 1.2 goals. Carlos Corberan's side average 47.3% possession, 394.5 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 12.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Umar Sadiq has top scored with 3, while Largie Ramazani, Guido Rodriguez and Hugo Duro are next on 2. Javier Guerra has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Stole Dimitrievski has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Remiro (GK), Aritz Elustondo, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Munoz, Benat Turrientes, Carlos Soler, Pablo Marin, Brais Mendez, Arsen Zakharyan, Orri Oskarsson.

Valencia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stole Dimitrievski (GK), Unai Nunez, Cesar Tarrega, Eray Coemert, Jesus Vazquez, Luis Rioja, Filip Ugrinic, Guido Rodriguez, Diego Lopez, Javier Guerra, Hugo Duro.

Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Real Sociedad vs Valencia betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

After careful consideration, the betting odds of -108 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither side can set the stage alight and this La Liga wager looks to be a sound one.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the La Liga form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Real Sociedad vs Valencia league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sociedad games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Valencia games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Valencia games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Valencia games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There’s the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals and BTTS No if you want to get more bang for your buck, with bettors able to take this selection through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sociedad 1 - 1 Valencia

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +510. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikel Oyarzabal to Score +140

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad) has scored six goals in his past nine La Liga home matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +140.

Latest Mikel Oyarzabal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+380

Shots

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -128

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five straight Real Sociedad matches, with the previous ten Valencia games averaging 9.80 corners. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -128 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sociedad

Total

9.70 4.90 4.80

Home

11.00 5.60 5.40

Away

9.50 4.60 4.90

Valencia

Total

9.80 5.40 4.40

Home

10.00 5.80 4.20

Away

9.80 4.60 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

Sociedad Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Valencia Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+650

2

+150

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Real Sociedad vs Valencia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of +125, the bookies make Real Sociedad probable winners and there’s a 44% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this La Liga encounter. The market implies that Valencia are the most unlikely to win at +230.

If you think that Sociedad are able to beat Valencia, then the -110 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -156.

The leading betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every La Liga match. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+225

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+123

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-303

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-179

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-110

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+115

Mikel Oyarzabal is the First Goalscorer favourite at +380. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +140.

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

First

+140

Anytime

+380

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Largie Ramazani (Valencia)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Takefusa Kubo (Sociedad)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Lucas Beltrán (Valencia)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Arnaut Danjuma (Valencia)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Diego Lopez (Valencia)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Soler (Sociedad)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Yangel Herrera (Sociedad)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Pepelu (Valencia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jon Gorrotxategi (Sociedad)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Takefusa Kubo (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Arnaut Danjuma (Valencia)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Beltrán (Valencia)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Largie Ramazani (Valencia)

Over 1.5

-278

Under 1.5

-

Diego Lopez (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-370

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Soler (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Yangel Herrera (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Pepelu (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Stats: La Liga matches only
Sociedad haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Reale Arena. The Basque Country team have collected six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Valencia have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The past meeting at Reale Arena saw Sociedad defeat Valencia 3-0. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Reale Arena have ended up with three Sociedad wins, one Valencia victory and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Sociedad Home Stats		6-3-1	3.50	2.20	1.30	7	3	7	3
Valencia Away Stats		4-1-5	2.10	1.00	1.10	3	7	4	6

• 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 Valencia Lineups & Team News

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