Elche CF vs Real Sociedad: match statistics
Elche CF vs Real Sociedad: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elche CF played against Real Sociedad in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on September 7, 2026. Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Elche CF has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Real Sociedad has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Elche CF scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 3.00. Real Sociedad scores 0.75 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Elche CF's games and 50% of Real Sociedad's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Sociedad has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.49 per game. Elche CF takes 12.0 shots per game, while Real Sociedad takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Elche CF leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Real Sociedad leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elche CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Real Sociedad, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Both teams have made poor starts, but Elche have lost all of their matches at home so far, failing to score in any of them and conceding as many as 5 goals on average. Real Sociedad have also lost both of their away games, but create slightly more: they average 9.5 shots and 3 on target, compared with Elche’s 7 shots and 2 on target. The visitors also have a higher average xG, 1.10 versus the hosts’ 0.90, while Elche have failed to score in 100% of their home matches. Sociedad’s defense remains vulnerable to mistakes, as shown by the 2.5 goals conceded away from home and an xG against of 2.23, making a draw a realistic outcome. Despite Real Sociedad’s four defeats in their last five matches, Elche’s extremely poor finishing at home gives the visitors a slight edge.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick is primarily supported by the very poor defensive records of both teams in their last five matches: Elche conceded an average of 2.2 goals, while Real Sociedad also conceded 2.2. Elche score an average of 2.0 goals at home with an xG of 2.13, while the visitors allow opponents an xG of 2.23 away from home and concede 2.5 goals per match. Real Sociedad score just 0.5 goals away from home, but they have averaged 1.0 goal and 1.33 xG across their last five fixtures, giving them a realistic chance of exploiting an Elche defense that has yet to keep a clean sheet this season. BTTS landed in 60% of Elche’s recent matches and as many as 80% of Real Sociedad’s, compared with the league average of 53%. The main risk is that the visitors have failed to score in 50% of their away matches, but Elche’s attacking advantage and the high number of goals conceded by both sides make the Goal/Goal scenario more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5, as both teams had at least three goals in 80% of their last five matches. During this period, Elche averaged 1.6 goals scored but conceded as many as 2.2, while Real Sociedad scored 1.0 goal and also allowed opponents 2.2 goals. The model based on recent xG indicates approximately 1.45 goals for the home side and 1.21 for the visitors, giving a total of 2.66 goals. Additionally, the home side creates chances worth 2.13 xG in the season data, while Sociedad’s defense allows an average of 2.23 xG. The 2.5 line is close to balanced, but the 1.5 threshold has a clearer edge due to the weak defenses and the regular occurrence of goals in these matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Elche victory, as Real Sociedad have drawn the first half in 100% of their last five matches, while Elche led at the break in only 20% of that period. However, the hosts have a clear post-half-time advantage: they have averaged 1.4 goals after the break in their last five matches and won the second half in 80% of them. Real Sociedad have averaged just 0.2 goals after half-time, conceded 1.4, and lost the second half in 80% of their last five matches. At home, Elche have averaged 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Sociedad’s away record stands at just 0.5 goals scored and 2.5 conceded. Additionally, Elche’s xG is 2.13 compared with 1.10 for the visitors, further strengthening the forecast that the hosts will take control after an evenly contested first half.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Elche CF | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.14 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Real Sociedad is 203% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / game - Elche CF · 1 pts / game - Real Sociedad
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Elche CF is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Elche CF · 0.75 goals / game - Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
3 goals / game - Elche CF · 1.5 goals / game - Real Sociedad
Elche CF scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
Real Sociedad scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Elche CF
Over / Under - Real Sociedad
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elche CF - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 67% |
| No goal | 100% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Elche CF
Real Sociedad
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Elche CF | Liga | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.95 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Elche CF's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Real Sociedad. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Elche CF vs Real Sociedad?
The La Liga match finished Elche CF 2:3 Real Sociedad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Elche CF and Real Sociedad?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Elche CF won 0, Real Sociedad won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Elche CF vs Real Sociedad?
Elche CF score 1.00 goals per game on average and Real Sociedad 0.75. The La Liga average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Elche CF's matches and 50% of Real Sociedad's.
What form are Elche CF and Real Sociedad in?
Over the last 5 games Elche CF have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Real Sociedad 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elche CF vs Real Sociedad?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.