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. 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
15	Valencia	8	2	2	4	10	14	-4	10:14	8
19	Real Sociedad	8	1	2	5	7	12	-5	7:12	5

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Valencia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Dimitri Foulquier, Cesar Tarrega, Jose Copete, Jose Gaya, Luis Rioja, Javier Guerra, Pepelu, Diego Lopez, Daniel Raba, Hugo Duro.

Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duje Caleta-Car, Aihen Munoz, Benat Turrientes, Takefusa Kubo, Brais Mendez, Pablo Marin, Ander Barrenetxea, 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

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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 +510 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: 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

+260

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+135

Shots

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

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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

+200

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+118

Shots

Over 2.5

+112

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

-119

Under 9.5

-119

Valencia Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Sociedad Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-133

X

+650

2

+155

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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 +143 for Valencia winning this La Liga clash and the bookies have Real Sociedad available at +220. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +195.

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 +215, Sociedad at +280 or the draw at -103.

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 -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+195

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

-103

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-263

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-156

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-204

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-141

Hugo Duro is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Hugo Duro is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

First

+200

Anytime

+400

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

First

+260

Anytime

+500

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

First

+350

Anytime

+650

Alberto Marí (Valencia)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

First

+420

Anytime

+750

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

First

+420

Anytime

+800

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

First

+550

Anytime

+1050

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

First

+600

Anytime

+1100

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Fran Pérez (Valencia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Sergi Canós (Valencia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1300

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

José Gayà (Valencia)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

First

+1300

Anytime

+2200

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+135

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+118

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-143

Alberto Marí (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-159

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-182

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-182

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-233

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-233

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-303

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-345

Fran Pérez (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-345

Sergi Canós (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-357

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-370

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-370

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-476

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-526

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

José Gayà (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-714

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-769

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-769

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Raba (Valencia)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Alberto Marí (Valencia)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Fernández (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Sheraldo Becker (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Hamari Traoré (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-

José Gayà (Valencia)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Fran Pérez (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

André Ribeiro Almeida (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Umar Sadiq (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Sergi Canós (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

+130

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

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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