Real Sociedad II vs Castellón preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Anoeta Stadium
La Liga 2
Real Sociedad IIRSO
0 1
CastellónCAS
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
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Goal

CONTEXT

Real Sociedad II hosted Castellón in a match that concluded with a 0-1 final score. Castellón took the lead in the first half and maintained it through the second period without further goals. The home side held 41 percent possession while the visitors controlled 59 percent. No red cards were shown to either team during the contest. Castellón entered as the stronger side and secured the victory in line with that assessment. The outcome reflected a significant deviation attributed to the away team. Data on expected goals remained unavailable for both sides throughout the analysis. The halftime score stood at 0-1 and carried through to the end.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A significant deviation occurred with Castellón as the attributed team.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with prior patterns.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment data was unavailable for assessment.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated from available data.
  • Event impact: The match stayed at a 0-1 score from halftime onward.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and thus no distortion was present.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Mallo Fernández
E. Mallo Fernández
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Real Sociedad II J. Ansotegi Gorostola
J. Ansotegi Gorostola
VS
Castellón P. Hernández Domínguez
P. Hernández Domínguez
1.12
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.47
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cultural Leonesa Rank: 60 D
Albacete Rank: 70 L
Mirandés Rank: 63 D
Huesca Rank: 61 W
Burgos Rank: 72 D
Real Valladolid Rank: 63 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Almería Rank: 73 L
Almería Rank: 73 D
SD Eibar Rank: 72 W
Huesca Rank: 61 W
Cádiz Rank: 61 D
Ceuta Rank: 66 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.17
71.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Sociedad II
Castellón
Power Score
62.17
71.44
League Position
22
1
Global Rank
501
228

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Real Sociedad II — Opponent-weighted form score
Castellón — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Sociedad II Castellón

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Real Sociedad II

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Castellón

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Real Sociedad II ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Castellón
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
14.88
25.68
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.68
14.88
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Real Sociedad II -1.13 Efficiency Index
vs
Castellón +1.13 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Real Sociedad II
Castellón
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Real Sociedad II ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Castellón
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Sociedad II Castellón
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Real Sociedad II Castellón
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Real Sociedad II
Castellón
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Real Sociedad II
vs
Castellón
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Sociedad II Castellón
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Real Sociedad II 0.10
Castellón 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Real Sociedad II Castellón
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Real Sociedad II 0.02
Castellón 0.00
Real Sociedad II
Castellón
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RSO had peak pressure around 78'.
  • CAS started the game with stronger pressure.
RSO Pressure CAS Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RSO reached the top pressure at 78' (68.33).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Sociedad II RSO Home
2 matches
Castellón CAS Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
8
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
8
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:06:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Anoeta Stadium
Capacity
40000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
E. Mallo Fernández

Statistics

Possession
RSO
41%
CAS
59%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 4
1 Shots 4
42 Dangerous attacks 43
41 Possession 59
5 Corners 8
21 Free kicks 22
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

69 Ball Safe 91
1 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 10
0 Injuries 1
7 Dribble Attempts 11
7 Successful Dribbles 11
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 55

Attacking

75 Attacks 109

Possession

16 Long Passes 22
347 Passes 518
265 Successful Passes 440
77 Successful Passes Percentage 85
1 Key Passes 11

Defensive

4 Saves 1
12 Tackles 12
12 Interceptions 6
59 Duels Won 57

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 13

Discipline

4 Offsides 1
22 Fouls 21

Lineup

Referee : E. Mallo Fernández

Starting XI ▼

1
Aitor Fraga
Aitor Fraga Goalkeeper
7.07
2
Jon Garro
Jon Garro Defender
6.48
5
Kazunari Kita
Kazunari Kita Defender
7.02
15
Iker Calderon
Iker Calderon Defender
6.4
3
Jon Balda
Jon Balda
Defender73'
6.67
23
Unax Agote
Unax Agote (C) Defender
7
8
Ibai Aguirre Basurco
Ibai Aguirre Basurco Midfielder
6.42
21
Joni Eceiza
Joni Eceiza
Midfielder73'
6.49
14
Tomy Carbonell
Tomy Carbonell Midfielder
6.61
16
Gorka Gorosabel
Gorka Gorosabel Midfielder
6.49
—
Gorka Gorosabel
83'
17
Lander Astiazaran
Lander Astiazaran Midfielder
6.79
7
Dani Díaz
Dani Díaz Attacker
6.28
10
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
Attacker66'
6.38
18
Gorka Carrera
Gorka Carrera Attacker
6.32
9
Ekain Orobengoa
Ekain Orobengoa
Attacker83'
6.8
Referee : E. Mallo Fernández

Starting XI ▼

13
Romain Matthys
Romain Matthys Goalkeeper
7.05
2
Juanjo Nieto
Juanjo Nieto Defender
7.1
4
Agustín Sienra
Agustín Sienra Defender
7.16
5
Alberto Jiménez
Alberto Jiménez (C) Defender
7.37
22
Jérémy Mellot
Jérémy Mellot Defender
7.37
7
Raúl Sánchez
Raúl Sánchez Midfielder
6.96
19
Hamza Bellari
Hamza Bellari
Attacker78'
6.69
8
Diego Barri
Diego Barri Midfielder
6.8
6
Marc-Olivier Doué
Marc-Olivier Doué
Midfielder78'
6.64
18
Pablo Santiago
Pablo Santiago Midfielder
6.54
14
Iñigo Córdoba
Iñigo Córdoba
Midfielder66'
5.96
21
Álvaro Martín
Álvaro Martín Midfielder
7.75
25
Jari Vlak
Jari Vlak
Midfielder87'
6.34
9
Ousmane Camara
Ousmane Camara Attacker
7.14
16
Adam Jakobsen
Adam Jakobsen Attacker
6.48
27
Antonio Gala
Antonio Gala
Midfielder66'
6.69

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Jari Vlak
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
87'
Event
Jari Vlak → Álvaro Martín
10th Substitution
Event
Unax Agote
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
86'
Event
Ekain Orobengoa → Gorka Carrera
8th Substitution
83'
Event
Javier Soroeta → Gorka Gorosabel
9th Substitution
83'
83'
Event
Iñigo Córdoba
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Hamza Bellari → Raúl Sánchez
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Marc-Olivier Doué → Diego Barri
7th Substitution
Event
Jon Balda → Iker Calderon
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Joni Eceiza → Ibai Aguirre Basurco
5th Substitution
73'
Event
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena → Dani Díaz
3rd Substitution
66'
66'
Event
Iñigo Córdoba → Pablo Santiago
1st Substitution
66'
Event
Antonio Gala → Adam Jakobsen
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Adam Jakobsen
Delay of game / 3rd Yellowcard
58'
Event
Diego Barri
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Jon Garro
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
57'
1ST-HALF
7'
Event
Ousmane Camara
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Ekain Orobengoa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ekain Orobengoa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-1.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Jari Vlak.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Update Update
On Jari Vlak, off Alvaro Martin de Frias.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Unax Agote receives a yellow card.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Update Update
Jari Vlak comes on for Alvaro Martin de Frias.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Unax Agote.
80
Update Update
On comes Javier Soroeta, off goes Gorka Gorosabel.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Iago Cordoba Kerejeta.
78
Substitution Substitution
Ekain Orobengoa is substituted off for Gorka Carrera.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Hamza Bellari comes on for Raul Sanchez.
75
Update Update
On Marc Olivier Doue, off Barri.
73
Update Update
Hamza Bellari is on, and Raul Sanchez is off.
73
Update Update
On Marc Olivier Doue, off Barri.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Lander Astiazaran takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
73
Update Update
Offside.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Jon Balda comes on for Iker Calderon.
70
Update Update
On comes Jon Eceizabarrena, and off goes Ibai Aguirre.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Jon Balda comes on for Iker Calderon.
66
Substitution Substitution
Jon Eceizabarrena is substituted off for Ibai Aguirre.
66
Update Update
Offside.
66
Update Update
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena replaces Dani Diaz.
65
Update Update
Iago Cordoba Kerejeta comes on for Pablo Santiago.
60
Update Update
On comes Antonio Gala, off goes Adam Jakobsen.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Adam Jakobsen.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Barri.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jon Garro receives a yellow card.
43
Update Update
Offside.
41
Attempt Attempt
Raul Sanchez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
37
Attempt Attempt
Gorka Carrera takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
37
Update Update
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
35
Attempt Attempt
Adam Jakobsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
26
Update Update
Offside.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Update Update
Offside.
23
Attempt Attempt
Camara Ousmane takes a left-footed shot but misses.
22
Update Update
Offside.
20
Update Update
Offside.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Raul Sanchez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Camara Ousmane scores, making it 0-1.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Jeremy Mellot takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
4
Attempt Attempt
Camara Ousmane takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Eder Mallo Fernandez.

CONCLUSION

Castellón secured a narrow away victory over Real Sociedad II by a 0-1 margin after establishing the lead before the interval. Possession favored the visitors at 59 percent against the home side's 41 percent. The absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain full personnel for the duration. With no expected goals metrics recorded the analysis relied on structural and efficiency observations. The significant deviation noted for Castellón aligned with their status as the stronger side and the eventual winner. The result showed consistency in efficiency metrics without notable second half adjustments. Overall the contest proceeded in a controlled manner with the early goal proving decisive in the final outcome.