Real Sociedad vs Elche Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 7th February 2026

Both Real Sociedad and Elche are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the LaLiga. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Saturday.

Real Sociedad approach round 23 as number 8 in the LaLiga table with 28 points on their account so far. With 22 rounds behind them, Elche have amassed 24 points, placing them as number 13 in the standings.

Real Sociedad have their eyes set on a good performance and, more importantly, three points, when facing Elche. On home soil, the former should have the upper hand, as they aim to move inside the top six.

Real Sociedad scored an average of 1.6 goals in ten matches or a total of 16 while allowing 13 goals against. This is an average of 1.3 goals against per match with zero clean sheets along the way.

Elche scored 17 goals, conceded 18 and managed two clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Real Sociedad played Elche. The pair finished even in a 1-1 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand.

Real Sociedad vs Elche Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

Real Sociedad look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Celta Vigo by 3-1, before drawing 1-1 with Athletic Club. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Deportivo Alaves 2-3. Real Sociedad claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored 12 and conceded ten goals.

Elche Form

In their previous three games, Elche drew 2-2 with Sevilla, then lost 3-2 against Levante and 1-3 against Barcelona. Elche are winless in their last six away games in the LaLiga, in which they drew one and lost five. They conceded 12 goals while scoring five themselves.

Real Sociedad and Elche are both scoring more or less for fun right now, and a very entertaining game should be on the menu. More often than not, their matches against each other turn out high scoring affairs.

Real Sociedad recorded eight points following two wins from their last six games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored six goals, but also conceded six. Elche claimed one wins and eight points from their last 11 encounters with teams in the top half of the LaLiga, while scoring 12 goals to 20 against. Real Sociedad claimed seven wins, seven draws as well as eight defeats in the LaLiga this season. Elche have a record of five wins, nine draws and eight defeats in the LaLiga.

Real Sociedad vs Elche Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

The 48-year-old coach of the home team, Pellegrino Matarazzo, will select the lineup against Elche from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season:

Aitor Fraga (0/0), Alex Remiro (0/22), Unai Marrero (0/0), Aihen Munoz (0/15), Alvaro Odriozola (1/3), Aritz Elustondo (0/8), Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (0/0), Duje Caleta-Car (0/14), Jon Aramburu (1/20), Jon Martin (0/14), Sergio Gomez (0/21), Alberto Dadie (0/0), Arsen Zakharyan (0/12), Benat Turrientes (0/13), Brais Mendez (5/21), Carlos Soler (2/18), Igor Zubeldia (0/17), Jon Gorrotxategi (1/20), Luka Sucic (0/9), Mikel Oyarzabal (8/19), Pablo Marin (0/19), Yangel Herrera (0/4), Ander Barrenetxea (3/19), Goncalo Guedes (6/22), Jon Karrikaburu (0/6), Orri Oskarsson (1/6), Takefusa Kubo (2/18), Wesley (0/1).

Elche Squad

Here is the full team squad of Elche. The 45 year-old Eder Sarabia will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Alejandro Iturbe (0/0), Inaki Pena (0/15), Matias Dituro (0/7), Adria Pedrosa (1/15), Albert Niculaesei (0/0), Buba Sangare (0/0), Hector Fort (1/9), Leo Petrot (0/19), Nico Salvador (0/0), Pedro Bigas (0/15), Victor Chust (0/16), Aleix Febas (2/21), Alex Herraiz (0/0), Alex Sanchez (0/1), Federico Redondo (0/7), Gonzalo Villar (0/0), Grady Diangana (1/12), John Donald (1/12), Josan (0/12), Marc Aguado (0/21), Martim Neto (2/18), Tobias Christensen (0/0), Yago Santiago (0/7), Adam Boayar (1/6), Alvaro Rodriguez (5/19), Andre Silva (4/16), David Affengruber (0/21), German Valera (4/21), Lucas Cepeda (0/1), Piri (0/0), Rafa Mir (6/18), Tete Morente (0/0).

Real Sociedad vs Elche Team News

Real Sociedad might be looking at three missing players for their upcoming assignment against Elche. Real Sociedad have to alter their line-up, as both Igor Zubeldia, Ander Barrenetxea and Brais Mendez get a day in the shade.

Real Sociedad vs Elche Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Elche H2H

Real Sociedad and Elche had to settle for a draw 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 3/1. Real Sociedad generally have the upper hand against Elche, offering a fine 8-1-1 winning record before their next encounter. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 11/17.

Real Sociedad vs Elche Results

The scenario of both teams to score came out two times in the last ten matches between Real Sociedad and Elche.

Real Sociedad vs Elche Betting Tips

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Goncalo Guedes brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Real Sociedad will start him against Elche, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Alvaro Rodriguez, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

In their last 10 matches at Reale Arena across all tournaments Real Sociedad won five times, drew two and lost three times. Elche claimed three wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away. Goals are usually flowing for Real Sociedad on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in eight of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened six times for Elche in their last 10 league games away from home.

Both teams not to score was a winning bet eight times in the last ten encounters between Real Sociedad and Elche as under 2.5 goals happened four times. Real Sociedad scored an average of 1.9 goals a game, with Elche averaging 0.3 goals in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Real Sociedad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Elche. They performed an average of 1.7 goals in these.