RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 February

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad on 13 February 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad: Starting Lineups Time : 13/02/2023 16:00

RCD Espanyol
2 - 3
Finished
Real Sociedad
90+3' event Leandro Cabrera Sasia
90+1' event Jose Gragera Amado / Vinicius de Souza Costa
87' event Brian Herrero
80' event Leandro Cabrera Sasia
74' event Sergi Darder
69' event Jose Carlos Lazo / Alexis Vidal Parreu
57' event Martin Braithwaite
46' event Denis Suarez Fernandez / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
46' event Ruben Sanchez Saez / Oscar Gil Regano
44' event Sergi Gomez Sola / Fernando Calero
18' event Oscar Gil Regano
event 90+6' Carlos Fernandez Luna
event 81' Pablo Marin Tejada / Asier Illarramendi
event 81' Alex Sola / Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
event 81' Carlos Fernandez Luna / Alexander Sorloth
event 71' Mikel Merino Zazon / Brais Mendez
event 71' Robert Navarro / Mikel Oyarzabal
event 63' Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 52' Alexander Sorloth
event 23' Takefusa Kubo
90+3' event Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 90+6' Carlos Fernandez Luna
90+1' event Jose Gragera Amado / Vinicius de Souza Costa
event 81' Pablo Marin Tejada / Asier Illarramendi
87' event Brian Herrero
event 81' Alex Sola / Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
80' event Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 81' Carlos Fernandez Luna / Alexander Sorloth
74' event Sergi Darder
event 71' Mikel Merino Zazon / Brais Mendez
69' event Jose Carlos Lazo / Alexis Vidal Parreu
event 71' Robert Navarro / Mikel Oyarzabal
57' event Martin Braithwaite
event 63' Leandro Cabrera Sasia
46' event Denis Suarez Fernandez / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
event 52' Alexander Sorloth
46' event Ruben Sanchez Saez / Oscar Gil Regano
event 23' Takefusa Kubo
44' event Sergi Gomez Sola / Fernando Calero
18' event Oscar Gil Regano
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#24 Sergi Gomez Sola
#6 Denis Suarez Fernandez
#16 Jose Carlos Lazo
#27 Ruben Sanchez Saez
#15 Jose Gragera Amado
#13 Fernando Pacheco Flores
#20 Eduardo Exposito
#1 Joan Garcia Pons
#28 Simo
#19 Daniel Gomez Alcon
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol Real Sociedad Real Sociedad
4Shots6
3Shots on Goal4
9Fouls17
4Corner Kick3
20Free kick9
0Offside1
4Yellow card1
1Red card0
44Aerial30
2Save4
21Successful Tackles16
9Interceptions5
1Assist1
1Shots off goal2
20Head Success17
21Tackle16
7Dribbles10
23Throw-in19
372Passes488
18Attacks20
9Dangerous attacks17
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad
Substitutions
#9 Carlos Fernandez Luna
#8 Mikel Merino Zazon
#17 Robert Navarro
#2 Alex Sola
#42 Pablo Marin Tejada
#16 Ander Guevara Lajo
#13 Andoni Zubiaurre
#30 Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
#22 Benat Turrientes
#32 Unai Marrero Larranaga
#28 Ander Martin
#12 Aihen Munoz Capellan
Commentary
90+6' Carlos Fernandez Luna - Real Sociedad receive a yellow card
90+3' Leandro Cabrera Sasia - RCD Espanyol receive second yellow card
90+1' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Jose Gragera Amado / Vinicius de Souza Costa
87' Goal! Brian Herrero - RCD Espanyol
81' Real Sociedad — substitution: Pablo Marin Tejada / Asier Illarramendi
81' Real Sociedad — substitution: Alex Sola / Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
81' Real Sociedad — substitution: Carlos Fernandez Luna / Alexander Sorloth
80' Leandro Cabrera Sasia - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
74' Goal! Sergi Darder - RCD Espanyol
71' Real Sociedad — substitution: Mikel Merino Zazon / Brais Mendez
71' Real Sociedad — substitution: Robert Navarro / Mikel Oyarzabal
69' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Jose Carlos Lazo / Alexis Vidal Parreu
63' Own goal! Leandro Cabrera Sasia - Real Sociedad
57' Martin Braithwaite - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
52' Goal! Alexander Sorloth - Real Sociedad
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Denis Suarez Fernandez / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Ruben Sanchez Saez / Oscar Gil Regano
44' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Sergi Gomez Sola / Fernando Calero
23' Goal! Takefusa Kubo - Real Sociedad
18' Oscar Gil Regano - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card

How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad on 13 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Real Sociedad's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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