- Real Sociedad are in terrible form, losing their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Espanyol have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- La Real have 1 win and 2 draws in their last 3 LaLiga meetings with Espanyol.
Pericos are a match for La Real at Reale Arena
Saturday's LaLiga 2026/2027 clash between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol is a match of contrast between two teams that have swung from one end of the spectrum to the other in their opening LaLiga fixtures. La Real sit 16th in the table with 0 points from 1 game while Espanyol are 3rd with 3 points from 2.
Real Sociedad have been in brutal form coming into this, losing both of their games against Chelsea and Real Betis and looking short of confidence. Pellegrino Matarazzo has pushed them towards playing with more speed in a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 that is based around intense pressing, counter attacking and turnovers.
Espanyol, by contrast, have been compact and disciplined in a 4-2-3-1 that is built on winning duels, a good set-piece threat and counter-attacking. Javi Hernandez has been a mastermind with 2 assists in 2 LaLiga 2026/2027 games, while Roberto Fernandez has been the main goal threat with 2 goals in 2 games.
Espanyol have failed to beat Real Sociedad on their last 2 away trips to this venue so it's safe to assume that La Real will be up for this game. The hosts look to be the likelier winner, but Espanyol are organised and dangerous enough from set pieces to keep this close.
The last 3 LaLiga meetings have seen La Real win 1 and draw 2 with Espanyol still seeking their first win. The last meeting in LaLiga 2025/2026 finished 1-1 at Espanyol's home and not a lot seems to separate these two sides.
La Real are the clear favourites to win this one at 81/100 but Espanyol have a fair bit of value in the market at 31/10 with the draw at 53/20. We believe there's a good chance of a draw between these two well-matched sides, but it's going to be a feisty affair.
The bet that is closest to the likely outcome of this game is 'Both teams to score - Yes' at 73/100 because, although it is a tight game, there will be chances at both ends and a goalfest is more likely than a 0-0 stalemate.
