Real Betis vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | La Liga 2023-24
The 2023-24 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Real Sociedad take on Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis side at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Real Sociedad are currently in sixth place in the La Liga standings and have been impressive in recent weeks. La Real edged Valencia to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Real Betis, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Andalusian outfit played out a 2-2 draw against Las Palmas last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad Head-to-Head
Real Betis and Real Sociedad are on an even footing as far as the official head-to-head record is concerned and have won 15 matches apiece out of the 44 matches played between the two teams.
Real Betis form guide: D-W-W-D-W
Real Sociedad form guide: W-L-W-L-D
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad Team News
Real Betis
Chimy Avila, Cedric Bakambu, and Marc Bartra are injured and have been ruled out of this fixture. Isco is also struggling with his fitness and will likely be replaced by Nabil Fekir on Sunday.
Injured: Chimy Avila, Cedric Bakambu, Isco, German Pezzella, Assane Diao, Marc Bartra
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad
Javi Galan has picked up a finger injury and will not be able to play a part in this fixture. Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Munoz, and Martin Zubimendi are also injured and have been ruled out of this match.
Injured: Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Munoz, Javi Galan, Martin Merquelanz, Martin Zubimendi
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad Predicted XI
Real Betis Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Silva; Sabaly, Sokratis, Riad, Miranda; Cardoso, Roca; Fornals, Fekir, Perez; Willian Jose
Real Sociedad Predicted XI (4-3-3): Remiro; Traore, Le Normand, Pacheco, Tierney; Merino, Mendez, Turrientes, Merino; Kubo, Becker, Oyarzabal
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Real Betis have been inconsistent over the past year and have a point to prove going into this game. Willian Jose and Nabil Fekir can be effective on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Real Sociedad have a good squad at their disposal but will also need to make amends ahead of this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Real Betis 1-1 Real Sociedad