LiontipsAlaves vs Real Sociedad. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Alaves managed to avoid the relegation in the previous season, but it won't be easy to do in the current season. In 18 rounds of the current season The Glorious ones recorded only four victories and three draws, which brought 15 points and an 18th spot in the standings. Team has the weakest offensive line in the league, they scored less than one goal per game.
In five most recent matches Basques picked up only one point - The White-Blues drew to Getafe (1:1) at home and team lost four other matches. In the most recent match Babazorros suffered an away defeat to Villarreal (2:5). Team got off to a bad start in the Spanish Cup, hosts suffered a defeat to Linares (1:2) in the first match.
Real Sociedad had a successful group stage of the Europa League, team secured a 2nd spot in the group and advanced into the playoffs. Basques got off to a confident start in the Spanish Cup, The Royal Club easily beat Panaderia (4:0) and Zamora (3:0) and advanced into the round of 32.
Imanol Alguacil's men were at the top of La Liga for some time, but were unable to get the hold of it. In 18 rounds The White-Blues picked up 29 points - eight victories and five draws brought these results. After a draw against Valencia (0:0) Basques suffered four consecutive defeats.
Monreal, Oyarzabal and Fernandez won't feature in this match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаGoals in both halves - No
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches visitors scored only in one of the halves
Tip and bets
Alaves will start the new year with a match against local rivals, who are in a terrible form. Real Sociedad affected team's performance. But club has a great potential and after a short break The Royal Club will have an advantage due to class of their players, visitors are more motivated than the Glorious ones.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Real Sociedad
We think that opponents will play defensively in this match, because hosts hardly create any moments, but they are looking much better on defense.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
