Israeli league leaders Maccabi Tel Aviv are back in action in Europe on Thursday in a game that will be played on neutral turf in Belgrade. Our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad prediction and UEFA Europa League betting tips consider whether either side can claim all the points.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad prediction: Imanol’s side to claim low-scoring win
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- Our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad betting tips take into account that the visitors have lost just one of their last six matches.
- Maccabi have lost both of their league phase games in this competition so far, scoring just once.
- They’ve won just one of their previous six matches against Spanish opposition in European football.
Correct score prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-1 Real Sociedad
Imanol took a big chance with his team selection in La Real’s last European match and the plan backfired as they succumbed to a surprise home defeat against Anderlecht.
With just one point on the board, he surely has to go strong here. With Maccabi not really benefiting from any kind of home advantage given the location of the game, Real Sociedad should edge it.
Pre-game odds and win probability: La Real the clear favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Basque side are the favourites according to the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad odds with an implied probability of 55.6% that they win this match.
They come into this after an excellent 1-0 win away to Girona at the weekend in La Liga, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the only goal.
As for Maccabi Tel Aviv, they were 2-0 winners at home to Maccabi Haifa on Saturday, thanks to goals inside the opening half hour.
For more of the best picks, today’s betting tips look at the upcoming football action in Europe and beyond.
Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad prediction suggests the side from La Liga will win the first ever meeting between the clubs.
Maccabi last faced Spanish opposition in the group stage of the 2020/21 Europa League, drawing 1-1 at home to Villarreal and losing 4-0 away.
Maccabi Tel Aviv preview: Asante and Kanichowsky available after bans
Tyrese Asante and Gabi Kanichowsky are available again, having been suspended for the defeat to Midtjylland on the previous matchday. Sagiv Jehezkel and Roy Revivo are out injured.
Predicted Lineup: Mishpati (GK), Asante, Stojic, Shlomo, Nachmias, Peretz, Sissokho, Kanichowsky, Davida, Addo & Madmon
Israel Premier League 12/05/25
W Maccabi Netanya 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 6 Israel Premier League 05/05/25
D Hapoel Beer Sheva 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 Israel Premier League 26/04/25
W Hapoel Haifa 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 3 Israel Premier League 21/04/25
L Beitar Jerusalem 3 Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 Israel Premier League 14/04/25
D Maccabi Haifa 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 1
Real Sociedad preview: Two missing through injury
Pablo Marin and Hamari Traore are the injury absentees for the visitors. Some light rotation is still expected from Imanol, but he’s expected to name quite a strong team.
Predicted Lineup: Remiro (GK), Lopez, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Odriozola, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Brais Mendez, Becker, Oyarzabal & Kubo
Spain La Liga 13/05/25
L Celta Vigo 1 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 10/05/25
L Atletico Madrid 4 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 04/05/25
D Athletic Bilbao 0 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 23/04/25
L CD Alaves 1 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 20/04/25
D Villarreal 2 Real Sociedad 2
Player to watch – Mikel Oyarzabal
Having scored the winning goal in the final of Euro 2024, Oyarzabal has been slightly disappointing so far this term for his club. The 27-year old has managed just one goal and one assist in 10 appearances, but will be hoping his weekend strike can kickstart his campaign.
A scorer of late goals last season
Aside from his decisive late contribution at the Euros, 89% of Oyarzabal’s goals in La Liga last season came after the break. However his strike against Girona at the weekend came in the 44th minute.