Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction and Betting Tips | 28th September 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Valencia lock horns with Real Sociedad in an important clash at the Estadio de Anoeta on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia Preview
Valencia are in 17th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled to make an impact this season. Los Che were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Osasuna in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, are in 16th place in the league table and have struggled this season. La Real played out a 1-1 draw by Nice in the Europa League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Valencia have a slight edge over Real Sociedad and have won 16 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Sociedad's 14 victories.
- After a run of only one victory in 12 matches against Valencia in La Liga, Real Sociedad have managed to win each of their last two such games in the competition.
- After a run of five defeats in six matches away from home against Real Sociedad in La Liga, Valencia have found the back of the net in five of their last seven such games in the competition.
- Valencia are winless in their last 12 matches away from home against Basque opponents in La Liga and have lost each of their last two such games by 1-0 scorelines.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction
Real Sociedad have flattered to deceive this season and are in the midst of a transition. The likes of Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Zubimendi can be effective on their day and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Valencia have shown flashes of their ability this season but have remained inconsistent in the top flight. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia
Real Sociedad vs Valencia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Valencia to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Mikel Oyarzabal to score - Yes