Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo: match statistics
Celta de Vigo presents much better form than Real Sociedad, confirmed by a streak of four wins in the last five matches and an impressive 2.6 points per match. The visiting team particularly stands out for their efficiency in away matches, achieving a 56% win rate and conceding only 0.78 goals on average per match, with 44% clean sheets. Real Sociedad faces defensive issues at home, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match with only 10% clean sheets and a goal difference of 0 in home games. The hosts' form is unstable with only 40% home wins and losing as many as 40% of matches. Additionally, Celta possesses a better goal difference on the road (+5) and higher shot conversion (14% vs 11%), which, given the current disposition of both teams, speaks in favor of an away victory.
Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Real Sociedad played against Celta de Vigo in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Real Sociedad has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Celta de Vigo has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Real Sociedad scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.40. Celta de Vigo scores 1.40 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Real Sociedad's games and 60% of Celta de Vigo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 30%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Sociedad has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.24 per game. Real Sociedad takes 13.4 shots per game, while Celta de Vigo takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Real Sociedad leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Celta de Vigo leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Real Sociedad's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Celta de Vigo, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Celta de Vigo presents much better form than Real Sociedad, confirmed by a streak of four wins in the last five matches and an impressive 2.6 points per match. The visiting team particularly stands out for their efficiency in away matches, achieving a 56% win rate and conceding only 0.78 goals on average per match, with 44% clean sheets. Real Sociedad faces defensive issues at home, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match with only 10% clean sheets and a goal difference of 0 in home games. The hosts' form is unstable with only 40% home wins and losing as many as 40% of matches. Additionally, Celta possesses a better goal difference on the road (+5) and higher shot conversion (14% vs 11%), which, given the current disposition of both teams, speaks in favor of an away victory.
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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
| Real Sociedad | Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.34 |
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.
Celta de Vigo is 63% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Real Sociedad · 2.6 pts / game - Celta de Vigo
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.
Celta de Vigo is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Real Sociedad · 1.4 goals / game - Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Real Sociedad · 1 goals / game - Celta de Vigo
Real Sociedad scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Celta de Vigo keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).
Celta de Vigo scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 meczów).
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 - Real Sociedad
Over / Under - Celta de Vigo
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.
Celta de Vigo is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Real Sociedad · 1.25 pts / game - Celta de Vigo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Celta de Vigo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Real Sociedad
Celta de Vigo
* 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
| Real Sociedad | Liga | Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.70 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 48% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 67% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 83% | ▲ 95% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Real Sociedad's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Celta de Vigo. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo?
The La Liga match finished Real Sociedad 3:1 Celta de Vigo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo?
Real Sociedad score 1.30 goals per game on average and Celta de Vigo 1.40. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Real Sociedad's matches and 60% of Celta de Vigo's.
What form are Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo in?
Over the last 5 games Real Sociedad have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Celta de Vigo 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo?
The statistical background for Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.