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Real Sociedad will aim to defend their home turf and climb further up the European qualification spots when they host Deportivo Alaves at the Reale Arena on Saturday in La Liga.
This clash pits a high-flying home side seeking to maintain their winning momentum against a struggling visiting outfit battling to escape being dragged into the relegation zone.
Read on for our Real Sociedad vs Alaves predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Real Sociedad vs Alaves key stats
- Alaves have won the last three La Liga meetings against Real Sociedad, including a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter.
- Real Sociedad are solid at home and have won five of their last six home games in La Liga.
- The home side have scored two or more goals at the Reale Arena in their last six league games.
Real Sociedad vs Alaves preview: Home team push for European spot
| Real Sociedad | vs | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 15th |
| 41 | Points | 32 |
| 46 | Goals For | 32 |
| 45 | Goals Against | 43 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 6th | Home Rank | 14th |
| 11th | Away Rank | 16th |
Real Sociedad continue their push for European qualification but must be wary of a tricky test against Basque rivals Alaves, who have proven a difficult opponent in recent meetings.
Sociedad strengthened their top-six ambitions with a comfortable 2-0 win over Levante last weekend, keeping them firmly in the European conversation as they start this round in seventh place.
Their home form has been a major asset, going unbeaten in their last nine matches at the Reale Arena.
Since Pellegrino Matarazzo took charge, their improvement has been clear, with the team sitting 7th on the table on 41 points.
Historically, Sociedad have also been strong in Basque derbies on home soil, losing just one of their last seven, though notably, that defeat came against Alaves last season.
Alaves, meanwhile, remain locked in the battle for survival but have shown signs of resilience in their last few games.
A three-match unbeaten run has given them a small cushion above the relegation zone, and they are three points above the drop zone.
Their most recent outing saw them snatch a late 2-2 draw against Osasuna thanks to a stoppage-time penalty.
On their last away trip, they produced a remarkable comeback from 3-0 down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 and will now aim for back-to-back away wins.
However, defensive frailties remain a concern, with no clean sheet in their last 13 La Liga away matches, suggesting they may once again need to rely on outscoring their opponents.
Real Sociedad vs. Alaves form guide & betting tips
| Real Sociedad | vs | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-W-L-W | League Form | L-L-D-W-D |
| 9 | Points | 5 |
| 4th | Form Table | 14th |
| 9 | Goals For | 9 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 11 |
| W-L-W-L-W | Form (all comps) | L-L-D-W-D |
Whispers predicts: Real Sociedad 2-1 Alaves
Real Sociedad’s home form is the primary reason for this prediction, as their nine-match unbeaten streak at the Reale Arena is hard to ignore.
While the visitors have had the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings, the current form of the home side suggests they are better equipped to handle the pressure of this game.
The bookmakers have made the home side the favourite with odds of 1.75, reflecting their strong home record.
A draw is priced at 3.40, which might be enticing for those who believe the visitors can hold their ground, while an away win for Alaves is valued at 4.75.
Given that both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities recently, the "Both Teams to Score" (yes) option at 1.90 and over 2.5 goals is at 2.00 odds
Additionally, Mikel Oyarzabal scoring at any time in the game is at 2.20 odds, which is a strong possibility considering his form in their last six games.
> Home to win at 1.75 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 1.90 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.00 | Likelihood: Possible
> Mikel Oyarzabal scoring at any time at 2.20 | Likelihood: Possible