Real Sociedad host Deportivo de La Coruña in matchday eight of the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports season. The clash at the Reale Arena pits two sides with similar attacking numbers but contrasting defensive records.
The pre-match stats
The Basque side averages 1.39 goals per game, slightly below Deportivo's 1.41. The main difference lies in defensive solidity. La Real have conceded 1.91 goals per match, while the Galician team have let in just 1.18, showing greater resilience at the back.
Regarding discipline, both teams commit an identical average of 12.48 fouls per game. However, yellow cards are more frequent in Real Sociedad's matches, with 2.01 per game compared to Deportivo's 1.61. The number of red cards is the same for both, at 0.32 on average.
Possession play also highlights a contrast. Real Sociedad lead with an average of 467.93 passes per match, well above Deportivo's 444.13. This reflects the characteristic style of play under manager Imanol Alguacil.
The statistical leaders
In the goalscoring department, Croatian midfielder Luka Sucic is Real Sociedad's top scorer with three goals. For the visitors, experienced striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads their charts with five.
Goalkeepers Álex Remiro and Leo Román have each made 23 saves this season, showing a similar level between the posts. In creativity, Carlos Soler stands out for La Real with 11 total assists, while Luismi Cruz has 14 for Deportivo.
The battle for the ball will have a clear protagonist: Jon Aramburu. The Real Sociedad full-back is the player who has committed the most fouls in the league, with 25, and also the one who has suffered the most, with 13. His duel with the equally active Luismi Cruz, author of 13 fouls committed, will be key.
With the season in its early stages, this match is important for both sides. Real Sociedad will look to tighten up defensively against a direct rival. The game takes place this weekend in San Sebastián.
