La Liga action resumes with an encounter between Elche and Real Sociedad at Estadio Martinez Valero on Friday, 7 November 2025.
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Elche vs Real Sociedad predictions: Visitors to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Real Sociedad have won three games in a row.
- Elche lost their last six encounters with Real Sociedad.
- Four of the last five meetings between these teams went below the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Elche 0-1 Real Sociedad
Things have not gone swimmingly for Elche of late, as they suffered three defeats in their last four La Liga games.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad are currently on a three-game winning streak and a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They also have a great track record against Elche, winning six consecutive meetings between these sides while keeping five clean sheets.
Taking everything into account, we are confident that Sociedad will win without conceding.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real Sociedad are slightly favoured
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Elche and Real Sociedad are ninth and 14th in La Liga, respectively.
On that note, Real Sociedad are the expected winners at 8/5 (2.60). Teams with these odds generally have a 38.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Elche drew blanks in five of their last six clashes with Real Sociedad, under 0.5 Elche goals has an appealing look at 21/10 (3.10). That one has a 32.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Elche's struggles set to continue?
Although this will be the first clash between these sides since March 2023, it is worth mentioning that Real Sociedad have an excellent track record against Elche, having won the last six H2Hs.
Spain La Liga 19/03/23
Real Sociedad
Elche
Spain La Liga 27/08/22
Elche
Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga 10/04/22
Elche
Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga 26/09/21
Real Sociedad
Elche
Spain La Liga 07/05/21
Real Sociedad
Elche
Elche preview: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
Things are going well for Elche on the injury front, except that Pedro Bigas is touch-and-go for this weekend's clash. The centre-back suffered a 70th-minute injury in last Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Barcelona and will need a late fitness test to confirm his availability for this round 12 La Liga game.
Predicted lineup: Pena (GK), Nunez, Chust, Diaby, Bigas, German, Aguado, Febas, Mendoza, Silva & Mir.
Last five matches
- Barcelona 3-1 Elche
- Los Garres 0-4 Elche
- Espanyol 1-0 Elche
- Elche 0-0 Athletic Club
- Deportivo Alaves 3-1 Elche
Real Sociedad preview: Eyeing their fourth consecutive victory
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will have Venezuela international Yangel Herrera and young Spaniard Jon Karrikaburu confirmed as absentees for this game, with both players yet to recover from calf injuries.
In addition to the above, there are doubts surrounding the availability of Orri Steinn Oskarsson (thigh), Ander Barrenetxea (muscle), and Arsen Zakharyan for this trip. However, Japan international Takefusa Kubo has recovered from an ankle problem and will be in line for some game time here.
Predicted lineup: Remiro (GK), Aramburu, Zubeldia, Martin, Gomez, Gorrotxategi, Mendez, Guedes, Barrenetxea, Soler & Oyarzabal.
Last five matches
- Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Negreira 0-3 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 2-1 Sevilla
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 2-0 Osasuna
Player to watch: Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal set up the winner in the Basque derby last weekend. The 28-year-old forward has been impressive, scoring four goals and providing an assist in his last six appearances for club and country. Oyarzabal will be called upon to provide goals on Friday night.