Sevilla will hope to avoid a third consecutive defeat when they host Real Sociedad at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Monday.
The hosts are in danger of getting relegated from the Spanish top flight for the first time since the 1999/2000 season.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will look to improve their fortunes on the road.
Read our Sevilla vs Real Sociedad prediction, preview and betting tips below. You can also check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Sevilla vs Real Sociedad key stats
- Sevilla conceded first in five of the last seven H2Hs.
- At least three goals were scored in six of Real Sociedad's last eight matches.
- Five of the last seven encounters between these sides produced goals at both ends.
Sevilla vs Real Sociedad preview: Can the hosts salvage their campaign?
| Sevilla | vs | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Position | 8th |
| 34 | Points | 43 |
| 40 | Goals For | 52 |
| 55 | Goals Against | 52 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 18th | Home Rank | 9th |
| 11th | Away Rank | 10th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Sevilla fell into the relegation zone after their 2-1 defeat against Osasuna in their last La Liga outing. They have now lost back-to-back games, with five defeats in their last six matches.
Luis Garcia's troops are just two points from safety, and a much-needed victory here would give them some breathing space.
The hosts have no injured players ahead of this encounter, but Chilean defender Gabriel Suazo will have to undergo a final check to determine his availability.
Djibril Sow, who has scored five goals and assisted twice this season for Sevilla, is suspended for this clash after picking up a milestone booking against Osasuna.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad's struggles continued with a 3-3 draw at Rayo Vallecano. Despite having a two-goal lead with only six minutes left in regulation time, they were unable to claim all the spoils.
Interestingly, the visitors have secured a UEFA Europa League spot due to their Copa del Rey title triumph, so they do not have a lot of motivation besides avoiding a late relegation scrap.
Igor Zubeldia will be unavailable because of a hamstring injury. The Spaniard missed the entirety of April due to this problem, and will need a few more weeks to fully recover.
Goncalo Guedes is another absentee for the visitors, with the Portuguese still sidelined from a broken toe and sprained ankle sustained during the Copa del Rey final.
Sevilla vs Real Sociedad form guide & betting tips
| Sevilla | vs | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| L-L-W-L-L | Form | L-W-D-L-D |
| 3 | Points | 5 |
| 19th | Form Table | 15th |
| 3 | Goals For | 9 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 10 |
Whispers Predicts: Sevilla 2-1 Real Sociedad
At 2.51, Sevilla are considered favourites by the bookies, despite their recent shortcomings.
However, the hosts have five wins in the last eight H2Hs at this stadium, and considering Real Sociedad don't have much left to play for, we are confident that Garcia's men will emerge victorious.
Furthermore, both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Real Sociedad's last eight matches and in five of the last seven H2Hs.
On that note, Sevilla & BTTS - Yes at 4.75 could be worth a punt.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.75 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Sevilla at 2.51 | Likelihood: Possible
> Sevilla & BTTS - Yes at 4.75 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 2-1 at 9.60 | Likelihood: Outsider