Real Sociedad are still searching for their first win of the 2025/26 in La Liga as they prepare to travel to Seville to take on Real Betis on Friday night. Indeed, the visitors have picked up a mere two points from their opening four matches in the league so far.
Meanwhile, Betis have a slightly better record in that they have earned a total of six points from their first five games. However, neither side is in the best of form heading into this clash.
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Real Betis vs Real Sociedad prediction: Hosts to edge cagey affair?
Key stats
- Betis are winless in their last three league matches in total.
- Sociedad are winless in seven games in all competitions.
- Betis won this corresponding fixture 3-0 in February in what was the last meeting between the two sides.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 1-0 Real Sociedad
Given that they are in slightly better form and have home advantage on their side, we are backing Betis just to edge this one. We are not expecting many goals at all, as has been the case in a lot of the most recent H2Hs.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis backed by bookmakers
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Betis have been backed as the favourites by bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Interestingly, only a mere 1.6% separates the likelihood of a draw and a Sociedad victory away from home.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sociedad should have encouragement
Sociedad have actually won three of their last five H2Hs, so should take some form of encouragement from that. However, Betis did win the previous meeting emphatically, and on home turf, they are a tough nut to crack.
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Spain La Liga 17/12/23
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Elite Club Friendlies 06/08/23
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Real Betis preview: Lo Celso to start?
Betis playmaker Giovani Lo Celso is set to start after coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw away at Levante in La Liga last time out, but the hosts have a number of injury doubts. Isco is definitely out, while Nobel Mendy, Marc Bartra, Ricardo Rodriguez and Aitor Ruibal may also miss out.
Predicted lineup: Valles (GK); Bellerin, Natan, Gomez, Firpo; Fornals, Altimira; Antony, Lo Celso, Riquelme & Hernandez
Last five results:
- Levante 2-2 Real Betis
- Real Betis 1-2 Athletic Club
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Betis
- Real Betis 1-0 Alaves
- Elche 1-1 Real Betis
Real Sociedad preview: Late fitness tests needed
Orri Oskarsson, Luka Sucic and Brais Mendez all require late fitness tests for Sociedad. Yangel Herrera will certainly miss out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Remiro (GK); Elustondo, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gomez; Goti, Gorrotxategi, Marin; Kubo, Oyarzabal & Barrenetxea
Last five results:
- Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid
- Real Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol
- Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Bournemouth 0-0 Real Sociedad
Player to watch: Giovani Lo Celso
After coming off the bench against Levante last time out, Giovani Lo Celso should return to the starting XI. The Argentina international often dictates play for Betis from the middle of the park, and boasts one goal and one assist already in La Liga so far in the 2025/26 campaign.