LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Celta. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad put up a great performance in the group stage of the Europa League, they finished it at the 2nd position and advanced into the playoffs. Team got off to a confident start in Copa del Rey - Basques recorded victories over Panaderia (4:0) and Zamora (3:0). In the round of 32 The Royal Club recorded an away victory over Leganes (3:2) and advanced into the next round.
In La Liga The White-Blues have eight victories and six draws, which brought 30 points and a 7th spot in the standings. Team had a string of defeats in December and only in the first game of 2022 hosts drew to Alaves (1:1).
Barrenetxea Muguruza, Monreal and Fernandez are unavailable this weekend.
Celta got off to a confident start in the Spanish Cup, beating Ebro (5:0) and Andorra (2:1 a.e.t.), but then suffered an unexpected defeat to a modest Baleares side (1:2). Eduardo Coudet's men are not looking convincing in La Liga and are currently at the 12th position in the standings.
The Celts have six victories and five draws, which brought 23 points, five less than teams from Top-10 have. After a draw against Mallorca (0:0) The Sky Blues recorded two victories - over Espanyol (3:1) and Betis (2:0).
Tapia and Solari won't feature in this match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Real Sociedad won 4 out of 5 most recent matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаReal Sociedad to score in the second half
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches hosts scored in the second half
Tip and bets
We are expecting an offensive performance from both sides today. Visitors are probably not in the best emotional condition after a defeat in the domestic cup, while Real Sociedad needs to end their bad run.
Our prediction - Real Sociedad to win
We think that this time opponents will be able to convert their chances after a number of boring matches. Key players of both teams are returning to the line-up now.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals
