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Real Sociedad will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Valencia to Reale Arena for their La Liga clash on Sunday.
The hosts are currently on a five-game winless streak and have not earned a victory since their Copa del Rey Triumph a month ago.
Valencia, on the other hand, are on a quest to secure a European spot.
Read our Real Sociedad vs Valencia prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Real Sociedad's last seven matches.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in eight of the last nine H2Hs.
- Five of Real Sociedad's last seven games were tied at the end of regulation time.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia preview: Another stalemate on the cards?
Real Sociedad vs Valencia — Tale of the Tape
| Real Sociedad | vs | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 11th |
| 45 | Points | 43 |
| 55 | Goals For | 39 |
| 56 | Goals Against | 51 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 14th |
Real Sociedad played out a 1-1 draw with Girona on Thursday, extending their winless streak to five games. The hosts are eighth in La Liga, six points above the relegation zone with two matches remaining.
It is worth mentioning that Pellegrino Matarazzo's men earned a UEFA Europa League berth due to their Copa del Rey triumph last month. They have been a tough team to beat at home, losing only once in their last 12 matches at this stadium across all competitions.
Full-back Alvaro Odriozola suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during a match against Real Oviedo in February and has been sidelined for the rest of the season, but Gonzalo Guedes, who was unavailable against Girona due to fitness concerns, will return to the squad for this match.
Orri Oskarsson, who was suspended against Girona in midweek, should be available for selection. Meanwhile, the milestone booking for Ander Barrenetxea in that clash means the 24-year-old is suspended for Real Sociedad’s last home game of the season.
On the other hand, Valencia kept their European hopes alive with a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in their last outing.
While Los Che are only two points behind eighth-placed Real Sociedad, they are only four points above the relegation zone with two matches remaining.
The Mestalla outfit will be without defender Jose Copete, who is sidelined for the remainder of the campaign with a meniscus injury, while captain Jose Luis Gaya and Renzo Saravia are major doubts this weekend following their recent injuries against Rayo.
However, Dimitri Foulquier and Thierry Correia are both available after recovering from knee and hamstring injuries, respectively. Their comeback is expected to be a boost to the visitors in their quest to return to Europe.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia form guide & betting tips
| Real Sociedad | vs | Valencia |
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Form |
D
W
L
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| 3 | Points | 8 |
| 17th | Form Table | 9th |
| 6 | Goals For | 5 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 5 |
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L
D
D
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Form (All Comps) |
D
W
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D
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Whispers Predicts: Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia
At 2.24, Real Sociedad are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
However, the hosts have been involved in a lot of stalemates in recent weeks, with the spoils being shared in three of their last four outings.
On that note, we fancy a draw at 3.56. This pick landed in five of the last 10 H2Hs.
Keeping in mind that five of Sociedad's last seven games produced goals at both ends, draw & BTTS – Yes can be backed at 4.30.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 1.95 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1.73 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 3.56 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 4.30 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 6.25 | Likelihood: Outsider