Real Betis vs Real Sociedad

Betis finally broke the deadlock in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory over Sociedad at the Villamarin, though it was far from comfortable. The hosts dominated possession and territory for long stretches, particularly after the break, firing 18 shots compared to Sociedad's nine. But Sociedad made life difficult with a resolute defensive display, and it took until late in the match before Betis found the breakthrough. Álex Remiro was outstanding in the Sociedad goal, earning himself a 9/10 rating with a series of crucial saves that kept his side in it. It was a scrappy affair rather than a classic, with neither team exactly flowing in midfield. Betis had seven shots on target to Sociedad's three, evidence of their pressure, but they couldn't find a way through for most of the 90 minutes. Three points won't feel like a massive statement from a Betis perspective, especially after struggling to convert their chances, but in a tight contest it's still a valuable result. Sociedad will rue not taking their opportunities on the road, though they can be pleased with Remiro's heroics keeping them competitive throughout.

Real Betis beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at Estadio Benito Villamarin, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Real Betis also had the better share of the ball, holding 48% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 18 attempts from Real Betis against 9 from Real Sociedad over the course of the game. Real Sociedad had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.