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Chelsea vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.13 expected goals for Chelsea and 1.90 for Real Sociedad, a combined total of 4.03. That distribution gives Chelsea the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 77% for over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

64.5% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.13 – 1.90

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Chelsea home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Real Sociedad away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Chelsea to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 21% / 35% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.13 goals for Chelsea and 1.90 for Real Sociedad, a combined 4.03 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Chelsea win44%
Draw21%
Real Sociedad win35%

Double chance 1X

65%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals91%
Over 2.5 goals77%
Over 3.5 goals57%
Both teams to score75%

Correct score

  • 2–17.7%
  • 2–27.3%
  • 1–17.2%
  • 1–26.9%
  • 3–15.4%

Recent form

Chelsea

  • 2026-10-24T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Tottenham · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-17T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Everton · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Bournemouth · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Brentford · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Hull City · 2-2 (D)

Real Sociedad

  • 2026-10-22T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Lillestrom · 6-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-18T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Malaga · 5-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-15T16:45:00.000Z · A vs Union St. Gilloise · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-11T14:15:00.000Z · H vs Deportivo La Coruna · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Athletic Club · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 64.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 75% and over 2.5 goals at 77%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.