Match

Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna: prediction and stats

La LigaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián

Real SociedadDeportivo La Coruna

The Footlab model makes Real Sociedad the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 24% for Deportivo La Coruna. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna?

A very open match: only 43 Elo points separate Real Sociedad (2,099) and Deportivo La Coruna (2,056).

Real Sociedad win51 %
Draw26 %
Deportivo La Coruna win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Real Sociedad have 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats; Deportivo La Coruna have 8, 5 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Real Sociedad
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Real Betis(away)0-1La Liga
Aug 15, 2026Chelsea(away)1-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 20261. FC Köln(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 31, 2026Toulouse(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 28, 2026Aston Villa(away)4-2Friendlies Clubs
Deportivo La Coruna
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 17, 2026Elche(home)1-1La Liga
Aug 12, 2026Real Madrid(home)0-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 2026Genoa(away)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Aug 6, 2026Fiorentina(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026FC St. Pauli(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Real Sociedad win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Deportivo La Coruna win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 2, 2018Real Sociedad 5-0 Deportivo La CorunaLa Liga
Sep 10, 2017Deportivo La Coruna 2-4 Real SociedadLa Liga
Apr 23, 2017Real Sociedad 1-0 Deportivo La CorunaLa Liga
Dec 5, 2016Deportivo La Coruna 5-1 Real SociedadLa Liga
Jan 16, 2016Real Sociedad 1-1 Deportivo La CorunaLa Liga
Aug 22, 2015Deportivo La Coruna 0-0 Real SociedadLa Liga

Last archived meeting: Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna on Feb 2, 2018

How many goals should we expect?

Real Sociedad score 1.5 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Deportivo La Coruna score 1.5 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Real Sociedad1.51.8012/159/15
Deportivo La Coruna1.50.768/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Real Sociedad sit 17th in La Liga (0 points from 1 matches) and Deportivo La Coruna sit 10th (1 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Deportivo La Coruna1010111
17Real Sociedad1001010

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna?
The Footlab model makes Real Sociedad the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 24% for Deportivo La Coruna.
Where and when is Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna played?
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna is played on October 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Reale Arena, in the La Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 51% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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