[Match of the Day] Real Sociedad B - Castellón: Statistics and Prediction

Basque reserve side Real Sociedad B 🇪🇸 host CD Castellón 🇪🇸 at the Estadio Ciudad Deportiva Zubieta for the opening match of the 2026/27 LaLiga Hypermotion season on Friday, August 14, 2026. Kickoff is set for 22:30 Baku time (20:30 local time).

Real Sociedad B: Youthful Roster Addressing Defensive Concerns

Jon Ansotegi's side begin their second consecutive campaign in the second tier with an even younger core. The hosts struggled for results during pre-season, recording just one victory in five warm-up fixtures.

Defensive stability remains the primary tactical issue for Sanse, though their transition play continues to deliver goalscoring opportunities on home soil.

CD Castellón: High Ambitions Following Rebuilt Roster

Pablo Hernández’s team concluded last term in sixth place, participating in the promotion play-offs. Entering the new term with 10 summer signings, Castellón aim to mount another push for top-six placement.

Notable pre-season performances—including a 2-1 victory over Valencia—demonstrate their offensive capability.

Key Match Stats & Head-to-Head

• Last season's head-to-head matches produced high-scoring thrillers: a 5-4 win for Castellón followed by a 4-2 victory for Real Sociedad B.

• Both teams found the net in four of Real Sociedad B's last six official fixtures.

• Matches involving Castellón averaged three goals per game across their previous six outings.

Real Sociedad B vs CD Castellón Prediction

Both clubs enter the opening round with vulnerable backlines and dynamic attacking units. Given the high-scoring head-to-head record between the two teams, an open,

end-to-end contest with multiple goals is highly anticipated. Track official stats on LaLiga Hypermotion.

Match Prediction: Total Goals Over 2.5.