LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Real Madrid. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad relied on their own graduates once again and they brought great results at the start of the new season. Aside from youth players from Academy Imanol Alguacil also has many experienced players in his team and so far they are quite successful in the league.
After 15 rounds of the season The White-Blues have eight victories and five draws, which brought them 29 points and a 3rd position in the league, just behind Atletico. After a victory over Osasuna (2:0) The Royal Club drew to Valencia (0:0) and in the most recent match suffered a sudden defeat to Espanyol (0:1).
Basques got off to a successful start in the Spanish Cup, they have left no chance to Panaderia (4:0) in the first match.
Last week, hosts suffered a defeat to Monaco (1:2) in the Europa League and so far team is at the 3rd spot in the standings. Fate of the second spot will be decided in the match against PSV on December 9.
Silva, Fernandez, Monreal and Merino won't feature in the match against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are looking better and better, Carlo Ancelotti did a great job. An experienced Italian manager quickly found communication with his players, who showed wonderful results in recent matches.
The Blancos clinched a play-off spot in the Champions League - in the previous match team rolled past Sheriff and guaranteed a top spot in the group for themselves.
Madrid team is looking confident in La Liga, after 15 rounds The Whites have 11 victories and three draws, which earned them 36 points. They are seven points ahead of their local rivals, Atletico. In three most recent rounds visitors beat Granada (4:1), Sevilla (2:1) and Athletic (1:0).
Team has the best goal-scoring record in the league, they found the back of the net 35 times in the current season. Team's best goalscorer is Karim Benzema with 12 goals.
Bale and Ceballos won't feature today.
Trends
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Real Madrid
Real Madrid won 2 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
In 4 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches hosts scored in the second half
Tip and bets
It will be a crucial match, because both teams are fighting for the top spot of the league. Real Sociedad showed some pleasant results, but we can't say that team's performance is groundbreaking. Nonetheless, they got a result and now team's position in the standings is pretty impressive. Real Madrid looks great not only in the Champions League, but also in La Liga, they will surely fight for a top spot until the final round. We think that class of Madrid team's players and head coach will bring the victory to the Blancos.
Our prediction - Real Madrid to win
Capital team should not expect an easy walk from the match at San Sebastian, but hosts also will have to do without a number of their key players and it will surely affect team's performance. Madrid side will probably pick up three points, but we don't think that they will beat the opponent by more than one goal.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by one goal
