Real Valladolid vs Real Sociedad II Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla Sat, 25 Apr - 2:15 PM
La Liga 2
Real Valladolid REV
1 Winner 0
Real Sociedad II Real Sociedad II
Full Time Sat, 25 Apr 2:15 PM
Round 37 Regular Season
Lucas Sanseviero - 88'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Real Valladolid secured a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad II in a low-scoring affair that remained goalless at halftime with a 0-0 scoreline. The home side dominated possession at 54% compared to the visitors' 46%, reflecting their status as the stronger team. No red cards were issued, and the match proceeded without major disruptions or second-half tactical adjustments. Pre-match assessments gave Valladolid a 62% implied probability of winning, with the actual result demonstrating a significant 38% deviation in their favor. Market expectations aligned with the outcome, as the home win matched the favored projection. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with anticipations, though xG data was unavailable for deeper chance quality analysis. Valladolid's control and clinical finishing in the second half proved sufficient to claim the three points, underscoring their structural edge against a resilient Real Sociedad II defense.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The result exhibited a significant 38% deviation favoring Real Valladolid.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable prevented assessment of alignment with outcome.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to lack of data.
  • Event impact: No key events or adjustments influenced the match proceedings.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from player dismissals.
  • Market: Real Valladolid 62% (Δ+0%) | Draw 23% (Δ+0%) | Real Sociedad II 15% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

M. Huerta de Aza

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

?. Carreño Cabrera

1st Assistant

J. García Urbaneja

2nd Assistant

F. Sáiz Villares

4th Official

Real Valladolid F. Escriba Segura
F. Escriba Segura
VS
Real Sociedad II J. Ansotegi Gorostola
J. Ansotegi Gorostola
0.96
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Andorra Rank: L
SD Eibar Rank: D
Cultural Leonesa Rank: L
Cádiz Rank: W
Burgos Rank: L
Mirandés Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Racing Santander Rank: L
Ceuta Rank: D
Sporting Gijón Rank: L
SD Eibar Rank: L
Almería Rank: L
Granada Rank: L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Real Valladolid
61.98%
Draw
22.98%
Away Real Sociedad II
15.03%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
18.39
17.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Valladolid
Real Sociedad II
Power Score
18.39
17.55
League Position
15
17
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Real Valladolid Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad II Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Valladolid Real Sociedad II

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Real Valladolid

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Real Sociedad II

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Real Valladolid ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad II
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.74
27.28
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.28
25.74
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Real Valladolid -0.16 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Sociedad II +0.16 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Real Valladolid
Real Sociedad II
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Real Valladolid ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad II
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Valladolid Real Sociedad II
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Real Valladolid Real Sociedad II
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Real Valladolid
Real Sociedad II
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Real Valladolid
vs
Real Sociedad II
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Valladolid Real Sociedad II
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Real Valladolid Real Sociedad II
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Real Valladolid
Real Sociedad II
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • REV had peak pressure around 32'.
  • REV started the game with stronger pressure.
REV Pressure Real Sociedad II Pressure
Pressure Index: REV reached the top pressure at 32' (75.43).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Valladolid REV Home
3 matches
Real Sociedad II Real Sociedad II Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:05:27+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
Á. Aceves Catalina
Spain
1 Á. Aceves Catalina
I. Alejo Peralta
Spain
14 I. Alejo Peralta
R. Martinez Gil
Substitution
Spain
5 R. Martinez Gil
D. Torres Ortiz
Spain
4 D. Torres Ortiz
C. Clerc Martínez
Spain
18 C. Clerc Martínez
J. Ponceau
France
21 J. Ponceau
S. Jurić
Substitution
Croatia
24 S. Jurić
P. Gonzalez Carmona
Substitution
Spain
22 P. Gonzalez Carmona
I. San José Cantalejo
Substitution
Spain
20 I. San José Cantalejo
S. Biuk
Croatia
17 S. Biuk
M. de Sousa Mendonça
Substitution
Brazil
10 M. de Sousa Mendonça
Pitch
E. Arana Aizpurua
Spain
13 E. Arana Aizpurua
U. Agote Aranburu
Substitution
Spain
23 U. Agote Aranburu
J. Balda Zubiri
Spain
3 J. Balda Zubiri
U. Ayo Larrañaga
Spain
39 U. Ayo Larrañaga
A. Dadie Izagirre
Substitution
Spain
22 A. Dadie Izagirre
A. Marchal Garcia
Substitution
Spain
19 A. Marchal Garcia
I. Aguirre Basurko
Spain
31 I. Aguirre Basurko
T. Carbonell Del Rio
14 T. Carbonell Del Rio
L. Astiazarán Escabias
Substitution
Spain
17 L. Astiazarán Escabias
G. Carrera Zarranz
Spain
18 G. Carrera Zarranz
A. Mariezkurrena Etxezarreta
Substitution
Spain
10 A. Mariezkurrena Etxezarreta

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 25, 2026, 02:15 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla
Capacity :
27618
Attendance :
15693
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Marta Huerta de Aza
Álvaro Yeray Carreño Cabrera
José Unai García Urbaneja
F. Sáiz Villares

Statistics

Possession
REV
55%
Real Sociedad II
45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
0 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 7
58 Dangerous attacks 31
54 Possession 46
9 Corners 1
12 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

22 Dribble Attempts 13
8 Goal Attempts 9
18 Successful Dribbles 7
89 Ball Safe 90
22 Throwins 14
82 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54
15 Goal Kicks 15
2 Injuries 1
5 Substitutions 5
1 Assists 0

Attacking

94 Attacks 74
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

350 Successful Passes 297
53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39
425 Passes 370
28 Successful Long Passes 22
82 Successful Passes Percentage 80
53 Long Passes 56
10 Key Passes 8

Defensive

14 Tackles 20
60 Duels Won 45
10 Interceptions 9
3 Saves 0

Build-up

30 Total Crosses 12
11 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

12 Fouls 12
2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Marta Huerta de Aza

Starting XI

1
Álvaro Aceves
Álvaro Aceves Goalkeeper
6.67
4
David Torres
David Torres Defender
6.75
5
Ramón Martínez
Ramón Martínez Defender
6.48
15
Pablo Tomeo
Pablo Tomeo
Defender46'
6.73
14
Iván Alejo
Iván Alejo Defender
6.99
18
Carlos Clerc
Carlos Clerc Defender
6.68
17
Stipe Biuk
Stipe Biuk Midfielder
6.72
20
Chuki
Chuki Midfielder
7.02
9
Juanmi Latasa
Juanmi Latasa
Attacker58'
6.9
21
Julien Ponceau
Julien Ponceau Midfielder
6.84
22
Peter Federico
Peter Federico Midfielder
6.9
11
Amath Ndiaye
Amath Ndiaye
Attacker58'
6.85
24
Stanko Juric
Stanko Juric Midfielder
6.94
6
Mathis Lachuer
Mathis Lachuer
Midfielder77'
6.64
10
Marcos André
Marcos André Attacker
6.75
19
Lucas Sanseviero
Lucas Sanseviero
Attacker71'
6.43
Referee : Marta Huerta de Aza

Starting XI

13
Egoitz Arana
Egoitz Arana Goalkeeper
6.91
3
Jon Balda
Jon Balda Defender
6.79
22
Alberto Dadie
Alberto Dadie Defender
6.56
29
Jon Garro
Jon Garro
Midfielder84'
6.63
23
Unax Agote
Unax Agote Defender
6.73
37
Iker Calderon
Iker Calderon
Defender84'
6.79
39
Unax Larrañaga
Unax Larrañaga Defender
6.63
14
Tomy Carbonell
Tomy Carbonell Midfielder
6.68
17
Lander Astiazaran
Lander Astiazaran Midfielder
6.83
16
Gorka Gorosabel
Gorka Gorosabel
Midfielder76'
6.6
19
Alex Marchal
Alex Marchal Midfielder
6.58
7
Dani Díaz
Dani Díaz
Attacker67'
6.78
31
Ibai Aguirre Basurco
Ibai Aguirre Basurco Midfielder
6.58
10
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena Attacker
6.6
8
Mikel Rodriguez
Mikel Rodriguez
Midfielder67'
6.83
18
Gorka Carrera
Gorka Carrera Attacker
6.92

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mathis Lachuer
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+4'
89'
Event
Gorka Carrera
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Lucas Sanseviero
Header / 1st Goal
88'
84'
Event
Iker Calderon Unax Agote
9th Substitution
84'
Event
Jon Garro Alberto Dadie
10th Substitution
Event
Mathis Lachuer Stanko Juric
8th Substitution
77'
76'
Event
Gorka Gorosabel Lander Astiazaran
7th Substitution
Event
Lucas Sanseviero Marcos André
6th Substitution
71'
67'
Event
Mikel Rodriguez Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Dani Díaz Alex Marchal
4th Substitution
Event
Juanmi Latasa Chuki
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Amath Ndiaye Peter Federico
3rd Substitution
58'
Event
Pablo Tomeo Ramón Martínez
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Stanko Juric
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
15'

CONCLUSION

Real Valladolid's 1-0 win validated their pre-match favoritism, with a significant structural deviation amplifying their edge over Real Sociedad II. Possession dominance at 54% translated into the decisive goal, despite a scoreless first half. Market alignment confirmed the result's consistency with expectations, while efficiency held steady without shifts. Lacking xG insights, the analysis highlights Valladolid's control and lack of disruptive events like red cards. This outcome reinforces the home team's superiority, as they efficiently converted limited opportunities against a compact away defense. The match exemplified disciplined play, with no distortions, positioning Valladolid favorably in the standings.

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