Real Sociedad vs Monaco Predictions and Betting Tips

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The Reale Arena in San Sebastian is the stage for this titanic clash in the Europa League as Real Sociedad and Monaco slug it out for all three points in the Europa League group stage. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Both sides go at each other for the first time ever in European competition and as such, we don't expect either side to show the other any form of respect.

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

Real Sociedad played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their inaugural group game against PSV Eindhoven. Although they trailed after the half-time break, Januzaj and Isak put them in front but the concession of a goal soon after meant they would have to settle for a point. That draw was followed up by another draw in the league before they would go on to win their next two matches against Granada and Elche. Mikel Oyarzabal was on target against Elche last weekend, a goal which meant they head into this Thursday’s game unbeaten in seven games having won five of those matches.

Just like their opponents, AS Monaco head into this match in pretty decent form. After a tough start to the season, a 1-0 victory in their first Europa League match against Sturm Graz to have spurred them on and they would go on to pick up seven points from their next three Ligue 1 games. Would their unbeaten run still be in place after their game in Spain this Thursday ?

Real Sociedad vs Monaco Team News

Real Sociedad possible starting XI:
Remiro; Gorosabel, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Zubimendi, Turrientes; Januzaj, Merino, Oyarzabal; Lobete

Monaco possible starting XI:
Nubel; Aguilar, Maripan, Pavlovic, Jakobs; Matazo, Tchouameni; Martins, Volland, Diop; Ben Yedder

Real Sociedad vs Monaco Prediction: 1-1

The home side seems to be plagued with injuries heading into this game, they have more than enough top-quality players to do what is needed for maximum points. Unfortunately, the visitors are no pushover and we see them leaving Spain with at least a point.