Match Timeline
A. Mabil⚽
G. Carrera⚽Israel Suero🟨Jon Balda🟨S. Ruiz🔄A. Jakobsen⚽I. Suero⚽T. Carbonell🔄A. Calatrava⚽J. Balda🔄J. Ochieng🔄Alcazar🔄I. Suero🔄D. Diaz⚽Dani Díaz⚽Unknown Player🔄Barri🔄D. AurelioL. Astiazaran🔄I. Aguirre🔄S. Osazuwa⚽P. Rodriguez⚽Douglas Aurélio🟨Tommaso De Nipoti🟨Match Statistics
Starting Lineups
Castellón1:1
Starting XI
Real Sociedad II1:1
Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 CastellónHome | Rating |  Real Sociedad IIAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,492.4 | Overall | 1,439.3 |
| 1,499.8 | Match venue | 1,446.8 |
| 1,499.8 | At home | 1,455.1 |
| 1,452.2 | Away | 1,446.8 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,491.6 | Attack | 1,475.5 |
| 1,520.4 | Defence | 1,486.8 |
| 1,523.5 | Home attack | 1,481.8 |
| 1,451.4 | Away attack | 1,465.1 |
| 1,495.9 | Home defence | 1,474.5 |
| 1,513.8 | Away defence | 1,497.8 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,508.3 | Goal environment | 1,506.7 |
| 1,503.3 | Home goals | 1,505 |
| 1,505 | Away goals | 1,501.7 |
| 1,512.8 | Possession | 1,490.4 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,533.5 | Set-piece attack | 1,471.3 |
| 1,532.4 | Set-piece defence | 1,472.3 |
| 1,442.1 | Close games | 1,453.5 |
| 1,511.1 | Winning margin | 1,434.5 |
Match venue compares Castellón at home with Real Sociedad II away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
This Segunda División clash presents a classic tale of home advantage versus away struggles. Castellón sits just one point above Real Sociedad II in the table, but the gulf in form between these sides when it comes to venue is staggering. Castellón has shown decent attacking prowess at home this season, averaging 2.00 goals per game in front of their own fans. Their recent form includes a solid 2-1 victory over Malaga and a credible 0-0 draw at Burgos, who are flying high in the league. However, they've also shown vulnerability, with a shock 1-0 Copa del Rey defeat to Antoniano and a narrow loss to Almeria. The real story here is Real Sociedad II's catastrophic away form. They've lost ALL of their last 5 away matches, conceding an alarming 2.20 goals per game on the road while scoring just 0.80. Their recent away defeats include losses to Racing Santander and Burgos, both teams in the top half of the table. While they've shown some life at home recently with wins over Leganes and Huesca, that form simply hasn't translated to their travels. Statistically, Castellón dominates possession (54.6% vs 45.6%) and creates more chances (14.00 vs 10.80 shots per game). The goal expectancy model projects Castellón to score 2.10 goals compared to Real Sociedad II's 1.15, which aligns perfectly with the home/away scoring patterns we've observed. The head-to-head record shows two previous 1-1 draws, but given Real Sociedad II's current away woes and Castellón's home attacking output, that pattern looks set to break. Key Points: • Real Sociedad II has lost 100% of their last 5 away matches (0W-0D-5L) • Castellón scores 2.00 goals per game at home vs Real Sociedad II's 0.80 away • Real Sociedad II concedes 2.20 goals per game away from home • Castellón holds statistical advantages in possession (54.6% vs 45.6%) and shots (14.00 vs 10.80) • Goal expectancy projects 2.10 goals for Castellón vs 1.15 for Real Sociedad II The betting value lies firmly with the home side. Real Sociedad II's away form is among the worst in the division, and Castellón should have enough quality to exploit their defensive frailties. The odds of 1.42 represent solid value for what appears to be a high-probability outcome.
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