Spain - LaLigaStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Valencia and Real Sociedad, taking place on Saturday, 25 February 2023, at The Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia.
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Valencia, Recent FormThe Valencia squad will be suffering from a feeling of disappointment after falling to a 1-0 away defeat against Getafe, which saw them drop all three points and come away from the game empty-handed. In that game they had 54% possession and managed 8 attempts on goal, with 3 on target, compared to Getafe who had 15 attempts and 6 on target.
Having scored just 3 goals in their last 6 games, it will be glaringly obvious to their manager Rubén Baraja where he needs to focus his attentions if they are going to get more points on the table, although he will still have one eye on his defence which have shipped 9 in the same period. There are concerning signs for them, having failed to score in 4 of their last 6 league games. They have produced a defensive record this season that they won't be proud of, having conceded at least 1 goal in 19 of their 22 league matches.
Valencia will not be enjoying their recent run of poor form, having lost 5 league games in a row no wins in 8 games.
Real Sociedad, Recent FormReal Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil will be looking for a better result in this game following a disappointing 1-1 draw in his team's last league outing against Celta Vigo. They came away from that fixture with a 55% share of the possession and clocked up 9 attempts on goal with 3 on target, in comparison to Celta Vigo, who managed 18 attempts on goal, 4 of which were on target.
While they have been reasonably effective at circumventing their opponents defence, scoring 9 in their last 6 games, it's largely been tit for tat with their own defence proving to be equally ineffectual, conceding 5, and leading to valuable points being dropped. On their travels, they have made a habit of scoring goals, having found the net in 4 of their last 6 outings away from home. Away from home, they have become reasonably solid at the back with 3 clean sheets in their last 6 away outings.
They have had a strong run of away form recently, being undefeated in 5 of their last 6 games on the road and picking up 4 wins along the way.
Away from home in the league, Alexander Sørloth has given the Real Sociedad travelling fans plenty to get excited about, with 4 goals from their last 6 games on the road.
In the last match between these two, goals were scored on both sides, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.
Playing away from home, Sociedad have scored in 2 of their last 3 league games against Valencia.
Sociedad have had a poor run of results when visiting Valencia, drawing their last 4 and having not won any of their last 5 league encounters at The Estadio de Mestalla.
Valencia manager Rubén Baraja has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Edinson Cavani (Muscle), Jaume Doménech (Cruciate ligament) and Nico González (Foot) are all currently out of contention for this game.
Imanol Alguacil has a number of injury concerns in his Sociedad squad to contend with: Ander Barrenetxea (Hamstring), Mohamed-Ali Cho (Hamstring), Aritz Elustondo (Ankle), Andoni Gorosabel (Sprained ankle), Martín Merquelanz (Knee), Jon Pacheco (Physical discomfort), Umar Sadiq (Cruciate ligament) and David Silva (Muscle)
Valencia Playing at home | Real Sociedad Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 1.7 |
| 1.1 | Goals conceded | 0.9 |
| 39' | Time first goal scored | 26' |
| 53' | Time first goal conceded | 41' |
| 2.9 | Yellow cards | 2.2 |
| 0.2 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4.5 | Subs used | 5 |
| 5-1 | Biggest victory | 5-3 |
| 2-1 | Biggest defeat | 2-1 |
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