Comments and predictions for Valencia vs Real Sociedad: Breathtaking tug-of-war
The match between Valencia vs Real Sociedad in La Liga takes place at 2:30 a.m. on August 17. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Valencia vs Real Sociedad team information
Valencia are without Alberto Mari, Stole Dimitrievski and Sergi Canos through injury, while Thierry Correia is doubtful. Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala is likely to make his debut, while Jose Copete could also start in central defence. Manchester United target Javi Guerra has signed a long-term contract extension and will feature.
Real Sociedad only have a minor injury to worry about, with Jon Gorrotxategi. The expected lineup is familiar, with Takefusa Kubo starting despite being rumored to be leaving. Mikel Oyarzabal is likely to be the highest up front, while new signing Guedes is likely to come off the bench.
Latest expected lineup Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Valencia:
Agirrezabala; Vazquez, Diakhaby, Copete, Gaya; Guillamon, Pepelu; Rioja, Almeida, Guerra; Duro
Real Sociedad:
Remiro; Odriozola, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Lopez; Benat, Sucic; Kubo, Mendez, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal
Latest football commentary Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Valencia have won La Liga six times, but have failed to finish in the top four since 2019 and have been disappointing in recent seasons. In the 2024-25 season, they won 11, drew 13 and lost 14 of their 38 games, earning 46 points and finishing 12th – three places lower than in the 2023-24 season.
Valencia have brought in six new players this summer, most notably Filip Ugrinic, along with Arnaut Danjuma and Dani Raba. Carlos Coberan's side head into the opening game in high spirits following a 3-0 win over Torino in their last friendly. Valencia won the corresponding fixture last season 1-0, but Real Sociedad have won three of their last four La Liga meetings.
As for Real Sociedad, they finished last season in 11th place – their lowest result since 2018. After finishing 4th in 2022-23 and 6th in 2023-24, the Basque club experienced a decline in form, leading to coach Imanol Alguacil leaving his position, making way for Sergio Francisco – former player and B team coach.
Real Sociedad have played seven friendlies this summer, losing just one, most recently drawing with Premier League side Bournemouth. They have added Goncalo Guedes from Wolves and Duje Caleta-Car from Lyon on loan, while also sending key player Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal.
Latest score prediction for Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Valencia vs Real Sociedadas follows:
- Sportsmole:Valencia 2-1 Real Sociedad
- WhoScore:Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Our newspaper predicts:Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad
When and where to watch Valencia vs Real Sociedad live?
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