Real Sociedad vs Elche Predictions and Betting Tips
Elche travels to the Reale Arena in San Sebastián to take on Real Sociedad as they look to secure three points that would go a long way in their fight for survival. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
In the 11 season encounters between both sides, the hosts edge out their opponents with five victories. Elche has won only thrice with the remaining three ending in stalemates. In the reverse match very early in the campaign, Real Sociedad were comfortable 3-0 winners.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Real Sociedad don’t hope to finish in the top four this season, with Sevilla in third place leading them by 17 points. However, they would certainly be keen on holding on to 5th place with Villarreal and Betis hot on their tails. An 87th-minute own-goal from Arita Elustondo in their most recent game against relegation-threatened Huesca who registered a massive win last weekend. Would another relegation-threatened team pick up points at the expense of Real Sociedad this Friday?
Elche missed a golden opportunity to pick up a point in the final minutes of their last game against Atletico Madrid. Simeone’s side went in front in the 23rd minute through Marcos Llorente who then went on to handle the ball in the box just a few minutes from time. Up steps Fidel who beat the goalie but placed the ball too far wide as it struck the post. This point would have put them level on points with Alaves and Valladolid who occupy 16th and 17th place respectively. However, there are still 16 points to play for in the LaLiga Santander this season.
Real Sociedad vs Elche Team News
Merino, Zubeldia, Illaramendi and Pacheco are all expected to be sidelined for this game while Elche boast a fully fit squad bar Monica and Carrillo.
Real Sociedad possible starting XI:
Remiro; Gorosabel, Elustondo, Le Normand, Monreal; Guevara, Zubimendi, D Silva; Oyarzabal, Isak, Januzaj
Elche possible starting XI:
Gazzaniga; Barragan, Calvo, Gonzalez, Josema; Morente, Guti, Marcone, Fidel; Boye, Milla
Real Sociedad vs Elche Prediction: 2-0
It has been quite a tough season on the road for Elche as they’ve picked up only 10 points on their travels this season. This puts them in 20th place with regards only to away results. We fully expect the home side to take advantage of that and edge their opponents this Friday.
