Real Madrid and Real Sociedad Clash Preview: Anticipated Match Insights and Wagers
Predicting the Showdown: Real Sociedad versus Real Madrid in La Liga
Get ready for an electrifying encounter as Real Sociedad prepares to host La Liga titans, Real Madrid! The hosts, despite their impressive overall performance last season, have been struggling lately, ending the campaign in sixth place and slumping in their last ten league matches with five losses. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has been inconsistent in their away La Liga matches, tying in both games so far this season.
The Form of Real Sociedad
Although Real Sociedad had a strong showing during the previous campaign, they had a disappointing finish, taking sixth place. Following their exit from the Champions League against PSG in March, the team went five consecutive games unbeaten (WWWDD). However, they ended up losing three of their final six La Liga matches against tough opponents: Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid.
Their season began with a 2-1 home loss to Rayo Vallecano, despite controlling 66% of the possession. They bounced back with a 1-0 triumph against Espanyol despite conceding 1.78 xG and being outshot 13-8. Unfortunately, they lost a 2-1 match to Alaves, playing with ten men for over an hour. Before the international break, they drew 0-0 with Getafe, managing only a solitary shot throughout the match.
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Real Sociedad Squad News
Attacking midfielder Brais Mendez sustained an injury against Getafe and is currently uncertain for the match. Right-back Álvaro Odriozola remains sidelined, while Hamari Traore is a long-term absentee.
Star striker Mikel Oyarzabal twisted his ankle on international duty but has surprisingly made a speedy recovery. There's a chance he might start, even though he returns from suspension after receiving a red card at the club level.
Real Sociedad's Motivation
Confidence for Los Txuri-urdin is at a low point, following their less-than-satisfactory start to the season. However, with their tradition of dominating possession, they may aim for a draw against Real Madrid as a reasonable result.
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Real Madrid Form
Just a year ago, Real Madrid registered an impressive season, losing only once in La Liga and defeating Manchester City and Bayern Munich en route to the Champions League final. They clinched that final against Dortmund with a 2-0 victory, and then lifted the UEFA Super Cup with another 2-0 win against Atalanta for the start of this season.
Their La Liga campaign so far has been a mix of successes, drawing 1-1 against Mallorca, securing a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid, and then sharing the points with Las Palmas, despite having 25 shots and 2.95 xG. Before the international break, they beat Real Betis 2-0, with the French phenomenon Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals in his debut with the club.
Real Madrid Squad News
David Alaba is out due to undergoing knee surgery, while Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are both struggling with muscle injuries, although Bellingham is edging closer to recovery. Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy are expected to make a return after recovering from minor knocks.
Dani Ceballos will be sidelined for six weeks due to a sprained ankle, and Aurelien Tchouameni has also sustained an injury. Brahim Diaz and Luka Modric are likely to start unless Bellingham regains his fitness.
Real Madrid's Motivation
In the aftermath of the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid has displayed more open play this season. With two drawn away La Liga matches already under their belt, this fixture presents itself as a must-win opportunity. Although they'll play against Stuttgart in the middle of the week, this match isn't expected to cause any significant distractions.
Key Stats
- Real Sociedad has lost five out of ten La Liga matches.
- Real Sociedad has scored only three goals in the last five games.
- Real Madrid has only lost two games out of 53 matches.
- Real Madrid has lost four out of thirteen matches against Real Sociedad.
- Brahim Diaz has scored three goals in his last five games in both club and international matches.
Conclusion
Extrapolating the current form of the two teams, Real Madrid is expected to have the upper hand in this fixture. A win-to-nil outcome seems possible given the hosts' struggles in scoring goals.
- Best Bet: Real Madrid Win at 1.68
- Value Bet: Real Madrid Win-to-Nil at 2.90
- Value Goalscorer Tip: Brahim Diaz to Score Anytime at 3.80
- Despite Real Sociedad's impressive performance in the previous season and their tradition of dominating possession, their current form has been lackluster, losing five out of their last ten La Liga matches.
- Real Madrid has been inconsistent in their away La Liga matches this season, tying in both games so far, but their overall record is strong, having lost only two games out of their last 53 matches.
- With Kylian Mbappé on board, Real Madrid has displayed more open play this season, making a win-to-nil outcome against Real Sociedad a possibility, considering the hosts' struggles in scoring goals.
