Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — La Liga 17 May 2026

Real Sociedad (8th) welcome Valencia (12th) in a La Liga fixture where both sides will be eager to climb the table. The hosts have 45 points on the board, while Valencia sit on 43 — neither can afford to let standards slip with the business end of the season approaching.

Don’t expect a goal-fest here. With a combined projected xG of 2.7, this has the makings of a cagey, tactical affair where defensive discipline could prove the difference.

Real Sociedad’s form coming into this match has been excellent, averaging 0.7 points per game from their last five fixtures. They’ve scored 6 and conceded 8 in their last five outings.

Valencia arrive averaging 1.6 points per game from their last five. They’ve scored 5 and conceded 5 in their last five outings.

The historical record between Real Sociedad and Valencia will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.