Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 31st March 2024

Deportivo Alaves welcome Real Sociedad this coming Sunday in the La Liga, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 30 match.

With 2 defeats in the last 6 matches across all tournaments, the mood around the Deportivo Alaves camp could probably be a lot better. They need to up their game or prepare for more disappointment, when facing Real Sociedad on home soil.

Deportivo Alaves are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 11 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.1 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents ten goals, or an average of one a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to four clean sheets in this run.

Real Sociedad are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 12 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.2 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 12 goals, and while Real Sociedad claimed four clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.2 goals per match.

It finished all square on when Deportivo Alaves last faced Real Sociedad. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 2/1.

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Prediction

Deportivo Alaves Form

Deportivo Alaves are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Osasuna by a 1-0 score, before winning 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 2-0 against Athletic Club. Deportivo Alaves only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent La Liga matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored five and conceded six goals.

Real Sociedad Form

Real Sociedad look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against Paris Saint-Germain, they were left empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Granada in a 2-3 win. They followed that up with a 2-0 win against Cadiz in their most recent outing. Real Sociedad won three of a possible six away matches in the La Liga, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine while also conceding eight times.

Deportivo Alaves don't score many goals but, they are equally tough to crack down. This makes for a low scoring match, when Real Sociedad come visiting on Sunday.

Deportivo Alaves fought their way to zero wins and one points from their last eight games against teams inside the top six. They were on target four times in these matches, but also let in 16 goals. Deportivo Alaves claimed eight wins, eight draws as well as 13 defeats in the La Liga this season. Real Sociedad have a record of 12 wins, ten draws and seven defeats in the La Liga.

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Squads

Deportivo Alaves Squad

Garcia will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Adrian Rodriguez (0/0), Antonio Sivera (0/29), Jesus Owono (0/0), Ruben Montero (0/0), Abdelkabir Abqar (0/20), Aleksandar Sedlar (1/11), Alex Sola (0/25), Andoni Gorosabel (1/28), Egoitz Munoz (0/0), Javi Lopez (0/25), Nahuel Tenaglia (1/18), Rafa Marin (0/26), Ruben Duarte (2/22), Victor Parada (0/2), Ander Guevara (1/28), Antonio Blanco (0/26), Carlos Benavidez (1/22), Jon Guridi (0/28), Tomas Mendes (0/1), Xeber Alkain (0/9), Abderrahman Rebbach (1/19), Carlos Vicente (0/10), Giuliano Simeone (0/6), Ianis Hagi (0/18), Joaquin Panichelli (0/1), Kike Garcia (3/26), Luis Rioja (4/29), Samuel Omorodion (9/28).

Real Sociedad Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Real Sociedad players that the manager Imanol Alguacil will choose from for the upcoming game:

Aitor Fraga (0/0), Alex Remiro (0/28), Unai Marrero (0/2), Aihen Munoz (0/21), Alvaro Odriozola (0/0), Aritz Elustondo (0/9), Hamari Traore (0/24), Jon Aramburu (0/6), Jon Pacheco (0/15), Kieran Tierney (0/14), Robin Le Normand (2/23), Urko Gonzalez (0/4), Arsen Zakharyan (1/20), Benat Turrientes (0/20), Brais Mendez (4/27), Igor Zubeldia (0/27), Javi Galan (0/13), Jon Magunazelaia (0/0), Jon Olasagasti (0/12), Martin Merquelanz (0/0), Martin Zubimendi (4/28), Mikel Merino (4/24), Mikel Oyarzabal (8/24), Pablo Marin (0/0), Ander Barrenetxea (3/20), Andre Silva (2/13), Carlos Fernandez (2/10), Sheraldo Becker (0/6), Takefusa Kubo (7/22), Umar Sadiq (3/25).

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Team News

Deportivo Alaves just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Real Sociedad at Estadio Mendizorroza.

Deportivo Alaves are unable to field Aleksandar Sedlar on Sunday against Real Sociedad, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Worst-case scenario, Real Sociedad have a total of six players out for their next match. Igor Zubeldia is ineligible for selection in the Real Sociedad squad, as he is suspended.

Names like Sheraldo Becker, Alvaro Odriozola, Kieran Tierney, Aihen Munoz and Carlos Fernandez most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Deportivo Alaves.

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Lineups

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad H2H

Deportivo Alaves and Real Sociedad had to settle for a point each in their most recent match, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 2/1. In last ten encounters between the clubs, Real Sociedad have been the dominant force winning five matches against Deportivo Alaves. The bookies have Real Sociedad to win this match at best price odds of 11/8.

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Results

A high scoring match is a fairly rare occurrence when Deportivo Alaves face Real Sociedad as under 2.5 goals happened in seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 9/19 with the bookies.

Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the La Liga, Carlos Benavidez will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Real Sociedad hope Mikel Merino can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three La Liga goals in his last six La Liga games.

Deportivo Alaves claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing three. Real Sociedad won five of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost three of the games in this run. Both teams scored in five of the last 10 La Liga matches for Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Mendizorroza. Both teams also found their way to the target in six of the previous 10 away games for Real Sociedad.

Less than 2.5 goals came out three times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times. Deportivo Alaves managed an average of 0.6 goals, with Real Sociedad averaging 1.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Deportivo Alaves, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Real Sociedad's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.