Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Sociedad return to Anoeta needing a response after a damaging start and a draining midweek setback. Espanyol arrive in better early-season shape, but must handle their first league away day without Cabrera and with key attacking absences of their own. The home side's historical edge in this fixture and Espanyol's weakened centre of defence point toward pressure on the visitors' box. Yet Sociedad's fragile recent defensive form and uncertain fitness situation leave transition moments as the decisive danger.

Head-to-head analysis

Sociedad hold a clear long-term advantage in this matchup and have had the better of the recent Anoeta meetings. Espanyol have still scored in several of the latest encounters, so the history supports home control more than a straightforward shutout.

Injuries and absences

Cabrera's suspension removes an experienced organiser from Espanyol's central defence, while Puado and Kike García reduce the visitors' established attacking outlets. Odriozola is absent for Sociedad, and the reported uncertainty around Gorrotxategi, Marín and potentially other late fitness cases makes the official home lineup especially important.

Form (last 5)

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-23Espanyol 1-1 Real Sociedad
• 2025-08-24Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol
• 2025-02-09Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol
• 2024-08-24Espanyol 0-1 Real Sociedad
• 2023-02-13Espanyol 2-3 Real Sociedad
• 2022-09-18Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol

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