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Valencia vs Real Sociedad: lineups

Valencia 19 · 4 points
Real Sociedad 13 · 7 points

Predicted lineups Valencia vs Real Sociedad

Valencia 4-2-3-1
1 Dimitrievski
14 Gayà
12 de Haas
18 Pepelu
24 Maffeo
2 Rodríguez
33 Mayol
7 Danjuma or Sato
8 Guerra
23 Ugrinic or Otorbi
9 Duro

Predicted lineup for Valencia: Dimitrievski, Gayà, de Haas, Pepelu, Maffeo, Rodríguez, Mayol, Danjuma, Guerra, Ugrinic, Duro

Real Sociedad 4-2-3-1
1 Remiro or Marrero
17 Gómez
6 Martín
19 Sarr
2 Aramburu
18 Soler or Óskarsson
4 Gorrotxategi or Turrientes
14 Kubo or Barrenetxea
24 Sučić or Herrera
11 Guedes or Ochieng
10 Oyarzabal

Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad: Remiro, Gómez, Martín, Sarr, Aramburu, Soler, Gorrotxategi, Kubo, Sučić, Guedes, Oyarzabal

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Valencia

Valencia have some good news in attack: Luis Rioja completed training this week and is available again. He isn't expected to start against Real Sociedad, though; Óscar Sánchez's side are still missing César Tárrega and Mouctar Diakhaby in central defence.

Justin de Haas, who made his first start in Tárrega's absence against Alavés, is expected to keep his place alongside Pepelu at the back. Aaron Mayol is also expected to retain his midfield place after coming into the side last time out.

Real Sociedad

Igor Zubeldia, a regular starter for Real Sociedad this season, is doubtful for the trip to Valencia due to injury, with Mamadou Sarr expected to continue at centre-back. In goal, Álex Remiro is expected to return after sitting out the win over Bournemouth. Unai Marrero, his recent deputy, has generally been the sharper of the two.

Jon Aramburu is also expected back at right-back after missing the Bournemouth game. Héctor Fort made his first start of the season in that match.

Injuries and suspensions

Valencia

  • César Tárrega Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Dimitri Foulquier Injury Unavailable
  • Diego López Knee injury Unavailable
  • José Copete Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Mouctar Diakhaby Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Sergi Canós Knee injury Unavailable
  • Umar Sadiq Muscle injury Unavailable

Real Sociedad

  • Álvaro Odriozola Knee injury Unavailable
  • Igor Zubeldia Injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Valencia vs Real Sociedad?

1 player
  • Harvey Elliott Valencia Doubtful Started 2 of 6 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Valencia

  1. Umar Sadiq Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  2. Luis Rioja Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Javi Guerra Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Real Sociedad

  1. Luka Sučić Midfielder 2 goals 0 assists
  2. Job Ochieng Forward 1 goals 2 assists
  3. Sergio Gómez Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Mikel Oyarzabal Forward 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Yangel Herrera Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Valencia

Player Starts Min. Form
Stole Dimitrievski 5/5 450 mixed
Filip Ugrinic 4/5 395 solid
Pepelu 5/5 388 mixed
Javi Guerra 5/5 385 mixed
Arnaut Danjuma 4/5 355 solid
Jesús Vázquez 3/5 249 mixed
Arnau Martínez 3/4 242 poor
Mouctar Diakhaby 3/3 242 poor

Real Sociedad

Player Starts Min. Form
Sergio Gómez 5/5 450 solid
Mikel Oyarzabal 5/5 401 mixed
Jon Aramburu 4/4 360 solid
Yangel Herrera 4/5 328 solid
Luka Sučić 3/5 304 solid
Ander Barrenetxea 4/4 289 mixed
Jon Martín 3/4 276 mixed
Álex Remiro 3/3 270 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
0.97 1.22
  • Predicted goals2.8
  • Both teams to score34%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners9.7

Team comparison

VAL home Per match RSO away
0.33 Points 1.00
0.00 Goals for 1.33
2.00 Goals against 2.33
0.97 xG for 1.22
1.78 xG against 2.30
3.3 Corners 6.3
DLL Home and away form LLW

Valencia vs Real Sociedad: head-to-head record

32 previous meetings
10 Valencia 8 draws 14 Real Sociedad
  • Goals per match2.47
  • Both teams scored44%
  • Over 2.5 goals41%
  • May 2026 Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia
  • Aug 2025 Valencia 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
  • Jan 2025 Valencia 1 - 0 Real Sociedad
  • Sep 2024 Real Sociedad 3 - 0 Valencia
  • May 2024 Real Sociedad 1 - 0 Valencia
  • Sep 2023 Valencia 0 - 1 Real Sociedad
  • Feb 2023 Valencia 1 - 0 Real Sociedad
  • Nov 2022 Real Sociedad 1 - 1 Valencia
  • Feb 2022 Valencia 0 - 0 Real Sociedad
  • Nov 2021 Real Sociedad 0 - 0 Valencia

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Valencia vs Real Sociedad be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Valencia against Real Sociedad?

Valencia are without César Tárrega (hamstring injury), Dimitri Foulquier (injury), Diego López (knee injury), José Copete (ankle injury), Mouctar Diakhaby (muscle injury) and Sergi Canós (knee injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Real Sociedad against Valencia?

Real Sociedad are without Álvaro Odriozola (knee injury) and Igor Zubeldia (injury).

What formation do Valencia play?

Valencia have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-4-2.

What formation do Real Sociedad play?

Real Sociedad have used a 4-4-2 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-4-2.

How did the last meeting between Valencia and Real Sociedad finish?

On 17 May 2026, Real Sociedad vs Valencia finished 3-4.

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