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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 21/02/2026
- KO: 13:00 UK / 14:00 CET
- Venue: Reale Arena
Primera Division action takes place in San Sebastian on Saturday afternoon as Real Sociedad face struggling Real Oviedo.
The hosts make their return to Reale Arena after a painful defeat against Real Madrid last weekend, while Oviedo come into Saturday's fixture after a disappointing home setback against Athletic Bilbao last time out.
Oviedo pulled off a surprise win in the reverse fixture earlier this season, but they head into this clash as clear underdogs.
Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Oviedo
1 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
2 : 0
Real Oviedo
Copa Del Rey
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Real Oviedo
0 : 0
Real Sociedad
Copa Del Rey
Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo have met on just three occasions since 2001. Both teams claimed one victory while one game finished level.
Real Sociedad team overview
Real Sociedad return to San Sebastian after a disappointing 4:1 defeat against Real Madrid seven days ago. Three goals conceded in the first-half ensured a long journey home for Pellegrino Matarazzo's side.
The Txuri-urdin had been in excellent form prior to their defeat at the Bernabéu, going 11 matches unbeaten and collecting seven victories during that run.
Strong in recent home performances, Sociedad won each of their last three La Liga games at Reale Arena, including a comfortable 3:1 win against Elche earlier this month.
Head coach Matarazzo has three potential absentees this weekend. Takefusa Kubo is ruled out, while Luka Sučić and Ander Barrenetxea are doubtful.
Last matches of Real Sociedad
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
0 : 1
Real Sociedad
Copa Del Rey
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Real Sociedad
3 : 1
Elche
La Liga
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Alaves
2 : 3
Real Sociedad
Copa Del Rey
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Athletic Bilbao
1 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
Real Sociedad lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alex Remiro
Defenders
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2
Jon Aramburu
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31
Jon Martin
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5
Igor Zubeldia
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3
Aihen Munoz
Midfielders
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15
Pablo Marin
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4
Jon Gorrotxategi
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12
Yangel Herrera
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22
Wesley
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18
Carlos Soler
Forwards
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10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Real Oviedo team overview
Real Oviedo return to La Liga action after a narrow 2:1 home reversal against Athletic Bilbao last weekend. Despite taking a first-half lead, Los Azules were left empty-handed as Oihan Sancet's second-half goal secured the points for Bilbao.
Guillermo Almada's men have endured a tough season, with little sign of improvement in recent weeks. Oviedo sit bottom of La Liga with just 16 points picked up from 23 games this season.
Particularly poor on the road, Real have lost eight of their 11 away league matches this season, picking up just five points from those fixtures (W1, D2, L8).
Head coach Almada has three potential absentees this week. David Costas is ruled out, Ovie Ejaria is doubtful, while Santiago Colombatto is expected to miss out.
Last matches of Real Oviedo
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Real Oviedo
1 : 2
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Real Oviedo
1 : 0
Girona
La Liga
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FC Barcelona
3 : 0
Real Oviedo
La Liga
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Osasuna
3 : 2
Real Oviedo
La Liga
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Real Oviedo
1 : 1
Real Betis
La Liga
Real Oviedo lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Aaron Escandell
Defenders
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22
Nacho Vidal
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2
Eric Bailly
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16
David Carmo
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25
Javi Lopez
Midfielders
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6
Kwasi Sibo
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8
Santi Cazorla
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10
Haissem Hassan
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5
Alberto Reina
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7
Ilyas Chaira
Forwards
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9
Federico Vinas
Prediction
Real Sociedad have a solid home record, and they should take care of visiting Oviedo this weekend.
A home win is my preferred pick at Reale Arena.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Real Sociedad to Win
- Real Sociedad won 5 of their last 7 matches
- Real Oviedo lost 3 of their last 4 matches
- Real Oviedo lost 8 of their last 11 away matches
Main prediction Real Sociedad - Real Oviedo
Real Sociedad to win
Best Odds:
Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo standings in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 24 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 53 - 19 | +34 | 60 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 24 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 64 - 25 | +39 | 58 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 45 - 26 | +19 | 48 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 38 - 21 | +17 | 45 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 39 - 29 | +10 | 41 |
| 6 | Espanyol | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 29 - 33 | -4 | 35 |
| 7 | Celta de Vigo | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 32 - 27 | +5 | 34 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 34 - 35 | -1 | 31 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27 - 34 | -7 | 31 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 28 - 28 | 0 | 30 |
| 11 | Getafe | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 20 - 28 | -8 | 29 |
| 12 | Girona | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 24 - 38 | -14 | 29 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 31 - 39 | -8 | 26 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 21 - 30 | -9 | 26 |
| 15 | Valencia | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25 - 37 | -12 | 26 |
| 16 | Elche | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 31 - 35 | -4 | 25 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 21 - 30 | -9 | 25 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 29 - 39 | -10 | 24 |
| 19 | Levante | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 26 - 41 | -15 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13 - 36 | -23 | 16 |