Valencia vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

La Liga Betting Preview: Valencia vs Real Sociedad

Valencia host Real Sociedad in this Spanish La Liga opening-weekend match at Estadio Mestalla, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Find Out Our Best Asian Handicap Bet

We’re happy to side with Valencia 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they take on Sociedad. At odds of -147, we get a return if the hosts win and there’s the insurance of money back if the game is drawn.

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Valencia Won When They Last Played Sociedad

Valencia played out a 1-1 draw in their last La Liga game. This was away from home at Estadio Benito Villamarín against Real Betis. Carlos Corberan's team had 53% possession and two shots on target, while Rafa Mir registered the goal.

Real Sociedad were defeated in their previous league game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. The Basque Country outfit were restricted to just 38% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Valencia beat Sociedad at home when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Estadio Mestalla. We’ve seen four draws and three wins apiece in the previous 10 H2H meetings.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Real Sociedad	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
19	Valencia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Valencia have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Los Che have averaged 50.9% possession, 445.4 passes and 3.7 corners per match, conceding 0.8 goals and 5.6 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Hugo Duro on 4 goals, while Diego Lopez and Javier Guerra have both bagged 2. Andre Almeida is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has kept 3 clean sheets.

Sociedad have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.5% possession, 453.9 passes, 6.2 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Mikel Oyarzabal is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Sergio Gomez on 2, with Pablo Marin and two others bagging 1. Brais Mendez, Mikel Oyarzabal and Ander Barrenetxea have clocked up 1 assists, with Alex Remiro keeping one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Valencia predicted lineup (4-4-2): Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Dimitri Foulquier, César Tárrega, José Manuel Arias Copete, Jose Gaya, Luis Rioja, Pepelu, Javi Guerra, Diego López, Hugo Duro, Daniel Raba.

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Jon Martín, Sergio Gomez, Brais Méndez, Beñat Turrientes, Luka Sucic, Takefusa Kubo, Orri Steinn Óskarsson, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Valencia vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Valencia vs Real Sociedad betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Valencia at 0.0 for this La Liga game. The odds of -147 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.

We’re always focused on the La Liga form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Valencia vs Real Sociedad league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Valencia in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Valencia in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sociedad in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sociedad in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sociedad in 11 of their last 20 games.

Valencia 0.0 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you want to secure a larger possible pay out on your bet, there’s the option to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which line you think will be covered.

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Our Match Prediction

Valencia Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -147 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Valencia 1 - 0 Sociedad

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Valencia to win 1-0. The odds of +460 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Mikel Oyarzabal Under 0.5 Shots On Target -102

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad) hasn’t had a shot on goal in three consecutive La Liga matches away from home. We can use these numbers in a beneficial way, with odds of -102 available that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.

Latest Mikel Oyarzabal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-102

Shots

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

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Hugo Duro to Score +300

Hugo Duro (Valencia) has registered three goals in his past five La Liga matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +300.

Latest Hugo Duro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+540

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-100

Shots

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Sociedad Over 4.5 Corners -120

Real Sociedad have had a corner average of 7.40 in the past five games, while Valencia have let the opposition average 6.00 corners in their previous five matches. Sociedad should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -120 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Valencia

Total

9.30 3.70 5.60

Home

8.70 5.00 3.70

Away

10.90 3.40 7.50

Sociedad

Total

11.20 6.20 5.00

Home

9.30 6.40 2.90

Away

10.60 4.20 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Valencia Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Sociedad Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-130

X

+700

2

+150

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Valencia vs Real Sociedad 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.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

You can get betting odds of +155 for Valencia winning this La Liga clash and the bookies have Real Sociedad available at +205. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +188.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Valencia at +245, Sociedad at +280 or the draw at -115.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+188

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

-115

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-250

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+106

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-270

Over 2.5

+200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-175

Hugo Duro is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Hugo Duro is +540 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

First

+300

Anytime

+540

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

First

+350

Anytime

+600

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

First

+380

Anytime

+650

Alberto Marí (Valencia)

First

+400

Anytime

+750

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

First

+410

Anytime

+750

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

First

+440

Anytime

+750

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

First

+440

Anytime

+800

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

First

+650

Anytime

+1100

Fran Pérez (Valencia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1300

Sergi Canós (Valencia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

First

+900

Anytime

+1500

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

First

+950

Anytime

+1600

Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2000

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2000

José Gayà (Valencia)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

First

+1300

Anytime

+2200

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-102

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-100

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-139

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-141

Alberto Marí (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-164

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-192

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-189

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-238

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-250

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-270

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-333

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-345

Sergi Canós (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-345

Fran Pérez (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-345

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-370

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-400

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-455

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-455

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-588

Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-667

José Gayà (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-667

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-769

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+410

Under 0.5

-769

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Alberto Marí (Valencia)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

José Gayà (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Sergi Canós (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Fran Pérez (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-

Six Wins From Past Ten Valencia Home Games

Valencia have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Sociedad have been beaten in three consecutive away games. The Basque Country outfit have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Valencia overcame Sociedad 1-0 when the sides last met at Estadio Mestalla. The 7 previous H2H games at Estadio Mestalla have seen four draws, two wins for Valencia and a victory for Sociedad.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Valencia Home Stats		6-1-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	3	7
Real Sociedad Away Stats		1-2-7	3.00	0.80	2.20	7	3	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

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Valencia vs Real Sociedad Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Valencia vs Sociedad before making your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups plus current injury reports.

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