Almeria vs Real Sociedad Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 11th November 2023

Real Sociedad go up against Almeria on Saturday for an exciting La Liga meeting at Power Horse Stadium.

Almeria are 20th in the rankings with three points after 12 matches played, whereas Real Sociedad rank seventh in the La Liga on 19 points.

With 4 defeats in the last 6 matches across all tournaments, the situation at Almeria could probably be a lot better. They need to improve their game or prepare for more disappointment as they face Real Sociedad at home.

Almeria are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 13 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.3 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 27 goals, or an average of 2.7 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to zero clean sheets in this run.

When it comes to goal-scoring Real Sociedad are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 18 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.8 goals per game. They conceded 13 goals for an average of 1.3 a game, achieving a clean sheet in four of these matches.

Betting on Real Sociedad winning to nil in their latest meetings with Almeria would have been a sound choice. They ended up winning 1-0 in May 2023 and 2-0 in January 2023, respectively.

Almeria vs Real Sociedad Prediction

Almeria Form

Almeria lost two of their last three matches, as they went down 2-1 in a meeting with Las Palmas. They replied by beating CF Talavera de la Reina 0-2, before losing again, this time 1-0 against Deportivo Alaves. In their last six La Liga home matches, Almeria didn't claim a single win. In stead, they've drawn two and lost four, while scoring nine and conceding 15 goals.

Real Sociedad Form

Their past three matches saw Real Sociedad beating Bunol 0-1, losing 0-1 against Barcelona, and beating Benfica by 3-1. Real Sociedad claimed just one win from the last six away games in the La Liga. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by eight goals to six.

Almeria don't look like a team currently possessing a form that is capable of shutting out Real Sociedad, and the away win is our the bet this coming Saturday.

Real Sociedad recorded seven points following two wins from their last three games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored seven goals, but also conceded four. Almeria show off a record of zero wins, three draws and nine defeats in the La Liga this season. Real Sociedad are looking at five wins, four draws and three defeats in the La Liga.

Almeria vs Real Sociedad Squads

Almeria Squad

The 48-year-old coach of the home team, Gaizka Garitano, will select the lineup against Real Sociedad from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season:

Diego Marino (0/1), Fernando Martinez (0/2), Luis Maximiano (0/9), Alex Centelles (0/3), Cesar Montes (0/5), Houboulang Mendes (0/4), Juan Brandariz (0/10), Kaiky (1/6), Lazaro (0/6), Marc Pubill (0/4), Sergio Akieme (2/9), Alejandro Pozo (0/8), Arnau Puigmal (0/7), Dion Lopy (0/11), Edgar Gonzalez (0/8), Gonzalo Melero (0/11), Idrissu Baba (0/12), Lucas Robertone (0/9), Sergio Arribas (4/12), Adrian Embarba (0/11), Ibrahima Kone (0/8), Largie Ramazani (1/12), Leo Baptistao (2/9), Luis Suarez (4/8), Marko Milovanovic (0/2).

Real Sociedad Squad

This is the full squad of players that the Real Sociedad head coach Alguacil will select from for his starting XI:

Alex Remiro (0/12), Unai Marrero (0/0), Aihen Munoz (0/12), Alvaro Odriozola (0/1), Aritz Elustondo (0/3), Hamari Traore (0/12), Jon Pacheco (0/7), Kieran Tierney (0/4), Robin Le Normand (1/10), Urko Gonzalez (0/2), Arsen Zakharyan (0/6), Benat Turrientes (0/7), Brais Mendez (2/12), Igor Zubeldia (0/12), Jon Magunazelaia (0/0), Jon Olasagasti (0/2), Martin Merquelanz (0/0), Martin Zubimendi (1/12), Mikel Merino (0/9), Mikel Oyarzabal (6/12), Pablo Marin (0/0), Ander Barrenetxea (3/11), Andre Silva (0/2), Carlos Fernandez (1/7), Mohamed-Ali Cho (0/9), Takefusa Kubo (5/11), Umar Sadiq (0/10).

Almeria vs Real Sociedad Team News

Almeria could have five players on the injured and absent list ahead of their match at home with Real Sociedad this coming Saturday.

Alex Centelles, Ibrahima Kone, Luis Suarez, Marc Pubill and Alejandro Pozo take up space in the treatment room and won't be eligible to be called up for home side Almeria, when they face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

More than a handful of players could be forced out of the next match for Real Sociedad, who are looking at six players nursing various problems. Brais Mendez, Igor Zubeldia and Igor Zubeldia can't be called upon by Real Sociedad, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Names like Hamari Traore, Jon Pacheco, Andre Silva, Kieran Tierney, Aritz Elustondo and Martin Merquelanz most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Almeria.

Almeria vs Real Sociedad Lineups

Almeria vs Real Sociedad H2H

A 1-0 win was the follow-up to a 2-0 victory, when Real Sociedad last faced Almeria, no doubt raising the spirits ahead of their next trip. Almeria enter the match against Real Sociedad with a 2-2-4 record in their previous eight encounters. A win rate of 25%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Almeria vs Real Sociedad Results

Both teams to score paid out four times in the previous eight matches between home side Almeria and Real Sociedad. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 4/5.

Almeria vs Real Sociedad Betting Tips

Luis Suarez has four strikes in six La Liga matches for Almeria, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Real Sociedad. The visitors are looking to Mikel Oyarzabal, who has provided his team with four La Liga goals.

Power Horse Stadium witnessed Almeria winning two times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing three and losing five as well. Real Sociedad claimed five wins, three draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Goals should be on the menu at Power Horse Stadium, with both teams scoring in six of the last 10 matches at home for Almeria. The same outcome paid dividends in three of the last 10 away games for Real Sociedad.

In the past eight encounters between Almeria and Real Sociedad over 2.5 goals came out five times, with Almeria scoring an average of 1.25 goals per game. Real Sociedad averaged 2.02 goals, while both teams scored four times. Over 2.5 goals paid out in eight of Almeria’s ten most recent home matches across the tournaments, and they scored an 1.4 goals on average in the process. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Real Sociedad, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.