All eyes will be on Reale Arena as Real Sociedad and Real Madrid draw swords in the fourth round of La Liga on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Real Madrid won five of the last six clashes between these sides.
- Five of Real Sociedad’s last seven games produced goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in five of Real Madrid's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 1-3 Real Madrid
These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Real Sociedad are currently on a five-match winless streak across all competitions, Real Madrid have won four in a row.
Keeping in mind that Madrid came out on top in five of their last six skirmishes with Real Sociedad, we are confident that the visitors will reign supreme after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real Madrid are clear favourites
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, Real Madrid are leading the La Liga standings with a perfect three wins from three. They are up against 16th-placed Real Sociedad, who have earned only two points from a possible nine.
Ahead of this encounter, Real Madrid are the expected winners at 3/5 (1.60). Teams with these odds generally have a 62.5% probability of winning.
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Also, bearing in mind that both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Sociedad's last seven matches, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a % chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Madrid?
Real Sociedad have a poor track record against Real Madrid, as they have no wins in the last six meetings between these outfits (D1, L5) and have won only one of their last 13 encounters.
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Real Sociedad preview: Eyeing their first win
The league season has not started brilliantly for Real Sociedad, who are yet to pick all three points after three games played.
The hosts will be without summer signing Yangel Herrera due to an injury, while Orri Oskarsson is listed as questionable.
Predicted lineup: Remiro (GK), Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz, Kubo, Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Marin, Barrenetxea & Oyarzabal.
Last five matches
- Real Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol
- Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Bournemouth 0-0 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 1-1 Rennes
Real Madrid preview: Looking to maintain their perfect start
Top of the La Liga standings after posting three straight wins to open the season, Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso could decide to use the exact lineup from the win over Mallorca last time out.
On the injury front, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy and Endrick all remain unavailable for selection this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler, Mastantuono, Vinicius & Mbappe.
Last five matches
- Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca
- Real Oviedo 0-3 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna
- Tirol 0-4 Real Madrid
- PSG 4-0 Real Madrid
Player to watch: Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has been unstoppable, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in his last six appearances for club and country. The former Paris Saint-Germain forward scored a brace in the last encounter between these teams and will fancy his chances against Real Sociedad once again.