Real Sociedad vs Almeria Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 14th April 2024

Prices from the bookmakers reflect how much they expect Real Sociedad to pull away with 3 points on Sunday. They face Almeria in the La Liga and the latter could be in for a whacking, as Real Sociedad look to add three valuable points.

Ranked as number 6 in the La Liga standings, Real Sociedad, have so far collected 49 points this season, while Almeria collected 13 points. This puts them up as number 20 after 30 rounds.

Real Sociedad came away with three points from the latest encounter with Almeria. It would be a surprise if they fail do to it again, when they face each other this coming Sunday.

Real Sociedad are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 12 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.2 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents ten goals, or an average of one a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to five clean sheets in this run.

Almeria are currently not the most scoring team in the La Liga, as they only found the back of the net nine times in ten matches. This is an average of just 0.9 goals a game in which they conceded 17 times, an average of 1.7 per game. They managed two clean sheets in these.

Real Sociedad had a good reading on Almeria in their last two meetings, which they won by 1-0 and 3-1, respectively.

Real Sociedad vs Almeria Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

In their last three outings, Real Sociedad won 2-3 against Granada, beat Cadiz by 2-0 and hammered Deportivo Alaves 0-1. Real Sociedad only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Reale Arena in the La Liga. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored four and conceded five goals.

Almeria Form

Almeria were able to add four points to their account from their last three matches. They first shared the points in a 2-2 draw with Sevilla, before claiming three points in a 0-1 win against Las Palmas. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Osasuna. Almeria only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the La Liga. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by eight goals to five.

Going forward, Real Sociedad and Almeria are both in decent form, while at the same time being generous in defence. We are confident, both teams will find the back of the net this coming Sunday.

Real Sociedad showed very little mercy in their last 11 games against teams from the bottom six. They claimed 25 points and seven wins after scoring 20 goals and conceding ten. No other side in the La Liga claimed as many points against teams from the bottom. Almeria won zero and claimed three points in their ten most recent games against teams inside the top six. They scored 11 conceded 24 goals. Real Sociedad claimed 13 wins, ten draws as well as seven defeats in the La Liga this season. Almeria are looking at one win, ten draws and 19 defeats in the La Liga.

Real Sociedad vs Almeria Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

Imanol Alguacil will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Almeria from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Aitor Fraga (0/0), Alex Remiro (0/29), Unai Marrero (0/2), Aihen Munoz (0/21), Alvaro Odriozola (0/0), Aritz Elustondo (0/9), Hamari Traore (0/25), Jon Aramburu (0/6), Jon Pacheco (1/16), Kieran Tierney (0/15), Robin Le Normand (2/23), Urko Gonzalez (0/4), Arsen Zakharyan (1/21), Benat Turrientes (0/21), Brais Mendez (4/27), Igor Zubeldia (0/28), Javi Galan (0/14), Jon Magunazelaia (0/0), Jon Olasagasti (0/12), Martin Merquelanz (0/0), Martin Zubimendi (4/29), Mikel Merino (4/25), Mikel Oyarzabal (8/25), Pablo Marin (0/0), Ander Barrenetxea (3/21), Andre Silva (2/14), Carlos Fernandez (2/10), Sheraldo Becker (0/7), Takefusa Kubo (7/23), Umar Sadiq (3/25).

Almeria Squad

Here is the full team squad of Almeria. The 61 year-old Pepe Mel will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Diego Marino (0/0), Fernando Martinez (0/2), Luis Maximiano (0/27), Aleksandar Radovanovic (0/7), Alex Centelles (0/10), Bruno Langa (0/5), Cesar Montes (0/16), Juan Brandariz (0/23), Marc Pubill (1/16), Martin Svidersky (0/0), Alejandro Pozo (0/17), Dion Lopy (0/27), Edgar Gonzalez (2/25), Gonzalo Melero (0/23), Iddrisu Baba (0/23), Jonathan Viera (2/15), Lucas Robertone (0/26), Luka Romero (2/6), Marcos Pena (0/2), Sergio Arribas (6/29), Adrian Embarba (1/28), Anthony Lozano (0/12), Ibrahima Kone (0/8), Largie Ramazani (3/27), Leo Baptistao (5/24), Luis Suarez (4/10), Marko Milovanovic (1/11), Rachad Fettal (0/0).

Real Sociedad vs Almeria Team News

Real Sociedad could have up to six missing players for various reasons for their upcoming match against Almeria this coming Sunday. Igor Zubeldia gets a day off from the Real Sociedad squad, as he serves out a suspension.

Sheraldo Becker, Alvaro Odriozola, Kieran Tierney, Aihen Munoz and Carlos Fernandez are missing from the squad, Real Sociedad will field against Almeriaon Sunday.

Almeria face a list of four absentees from the squad ahead of their next match this coming Sunday against Real Sociedad. Gonzalo Melero is suspended from the Almeria squad with too many penalty points to his name.

Almeria need to do without Cesar Montes, Luis Suarez and Ibrahima Kone, who are not fit enough to travel to Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad vs Almeria Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Almeria H2H

Real Sociedad go into their encounter with fond memories, as they won 1-0 and 3-1 the last two times they played Almeria. Real Sociedad hold a 5-2-2 advantage against Almeria from their latest encounters. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 1/3.

Real Sociedad vs Almeria Results

Of the last nine encounters between Real Sociedad Almeria over 2.5 goals came out three times. Odds on over 2.5 goals are at 8/11 with bookies.

Real Sociedad vs Almeria Betting Tips

Luka Romero shows decent form right now for Almeria, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the La Liga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Real Sociedad, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Mikel Merino also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six La Liga matches.

Real Sociedad claimed two wins, drew five and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Almeria won one, drew one and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Real Sociedad will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Sunday, with Almeria managing a clean sheet once in the previous 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 matches played at home.

The last nine encounters between Real Sociedad and Almeria saw over 2.5 goals scored six times, with Real Sociedad averaging 2.09 goals a game. Almeria scored 1.21 goals on average in these, as both teams scored five times in this run. Real Sociedad saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Almeria, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 0.9 times goals per game.