Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Predictions and Betting Tips
The Santiago Bernabeu is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter as Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in the LaLiga Santander this Saturday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Unbeaten in their last four meetings against their opponents, including a 2-0 victory at the Reale Arena, Real Madrid head into this game full of confidence.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Since their shock loss to Granada at the beginning of the year, Real Madrid have responded very well having strung together a six-game unbeaten run in the league. They do have PSG in the Champions to come during the week, however, they can't afford another slip up in the Spanish top-flight with Sevilla hot on their heels. Real Madrid does have a six-point gap on Julen Lopetegui's troops but this lead could've been cut to three when they kick off this game. A solitary goal against Rayo last weekend was all they needed for their third win in four league games and it is also to be noted that Los Blancos have kept clean sheets in all four games.
Real Sociedad are also a tough-to-break-down side as they possess the joint third-best defensive record in Spain's top division. They would've been disappointed following their elimination from the Europa League last Thursday, however, two consecutive wins in the league do point that they're on the ascension heading into this game. Sixth position and just two points separating them from 3rd placed Real Betis, Real Sociedad are still in the race for a place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Team News
Real Madrid possible starting XI:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Camavinga, Casemiro, Modric; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius
Real Sociedad possible starting lineup:
Remiro; Elustondo, Le Normand, Pacheco, Gorosabel; Zubimendi, Merino; Oyarzabal, D Silva, Portu; Isak
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Prediction: 2-1
Real Sociedad do have the capability to make this a tough one for the hosts and although the return of a certain David Silva does increase the odds for their success, we're backing Los Blancos to pick up their third consecutive league victory.
