Real Sociedad vs Sturm. Predictions and Betting Tips for Europa League

Command Analysis

After 12 rounds of the current La Liga season Real Sociedad are holding on to the 1st position in the standings. The Royal Club recorded seven victories and four draws, which brought them 25 points. After a victory over Celta (2:0) Basques split the points with their local rivals, Athletic (1:1) in the most recent match.
After three matches of the Europa League Spanish side has a victory over today opponent in the previous match and two draws against PSV (2:2) and Monaco (1:1). We should note that team's defensive line conceded one goal per game on average.
Guridi, Fernandez, Oyarzabal, Sola, Rico and Monreal won't play in the Europa League match.

Sturm satisfied their fans in the previous season and also in the Europa League qualification, Austrian team easily earned a group stage spot. But unfortunately club was not so strong in the next stage - Christian Ilzer's men completely lost concentration and lost first three matches, those results brought the last spot in the group.
Team's offensive line is too weak, only one goal was scored. In 13 rounds of the current Bundesliga season Black-Whites recorded seven victories and two draws, which brought them 23 points and a 2nd position.
Ingolitsch, Mwepu, Hierlander, Stankovic and Kiteishvili won't play in the Europa League match.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet played in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the Austrian team one of the halves ended in a draw
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
In our opinion, hosts have a great opportunity to pick up three points and guarantee a play-off spot for themselves. Spanish team will have the home advantage and a better squad, plus Austrian club is facing an injury problem.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) on Real Sociedad
We think that Basques will play offensively at home, just as always. Austrian team has nothing to lose, so they might score as well, at least they will have a chance. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals































