Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th December 2023

Real Sociedad are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 17 of the La Liga this coming Sunday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Real Betis, whom they welcome on home soil at Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad approach the next La Liga round as number six in the table, having claimed 29 points this season so far. With 16 games behind them, Real Betis amassed 26 points, placing them as number seven before their next fixture.

Entering the match as a favourite, Real Sociedad will be highly motivated to extend their unbeaten streak that they currently have in this La Liga campaign. They should be in with a decent chance of adding another win to their account. The visitors will undoubtfully make their life as unpleasant as possible, however, they will have it very difficult considering the current form of the hosts.

Real Sociedad presents an average of just 1.7 goals per game in their last ten games. They scored a moderate 17times, while also conceding eight. This amounts to an average of 0.8 per game in which, they kept their opponents from scoring in four matches.

Real Betis scored 13 goals, conceded six and managed four clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

The most recent outing between Real Sociedad and Real Betis ended up a 0-0 draw. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 3/1.

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

In their last three matches, Real Sociedad won 0-1 and 0-3 against first CE Andratx then Villarreal, before drawing 0-0 against Inter. Real Sociedad won five of their last six La Liga matches at Reale Arena, scoring 15 and conceding eight along the way. They lost once but didn't draw a single match.

Real Betis Form

Real Betis are difficult to read after taking four points in their last three matches, which kicked off with a 1-2 win against Villanovense. A 1-1 draw with Real Madrid followed, before a 2-3 defeat against Rangers. Real Betis came through their last six away games in the La Liga without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew five and lost one in which, they were outscored by nine goals to four.

Real Sociedad look well suited to build on their current momentum against visitors Real Betis. We expect them to deliver the goods in their upcoming clash at Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad have taken nine points from their last eight games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They won two of these matches with a scoreline of 12 goals to 11. Real Betis fought their way to zero wins and two points from their last four games against teams inside the top six. They were on target three times in these matches, but also let in ten goals. Real Sociedad are looking at a record of eight wins, five draws and three defeats in the La Liga this season. Real Betis are looking at six wins, eight draws and two defeats in the La Liga.

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

The 52-year-old Real Sociedad manager, Imanol Alguacil, will select the lineup against Real Betis from these players (the statistics in the brackets refer to scored goals and games played in the La Liga this season):

Alex Remiro (0/16), Unai Marrero (0/0), Aihen Munoz (0/16), Alvaro Odriozola (0/1), Aritz Elustondo (0/6), Hamari Traore (0/16), Jon Pacheco (0/8), Kieran Tierney (0/6), Robin Le Normand (1/13), Urko Gonzalez (0/2), Arsen Zakharyan (0/10), Benat Turrientes (0/10), Brais Mendez (2/15), Igor Zubeldia (0/15), Jon Magunazelaia (0/0), Jon Olasagasti (0/3), Martin Merquelanz (0/0), Martin Zubimendi (3/16), Mikel Merino (1/13), Mikel Oyarzabal (7/15), Pablo Marin (0/0), Ander Barrenetxea (3/14), Andre Silva (0/3), Carlos Fernandez (2/9), Mohamed-Ali Cho (0/11), Takefusa Kubo (6/15), Umar Sadiq (2/14).

Real Betis Squad

Below is the full team squad of Real Betis. The manager Pellegrini will pick his starting XI against Real Sociedad from these players:

Claudio Bravo (0/7), Francisco Vieites (0/3), Guilherme Fernandes (0/0), Rui Silva (0/7), Abner (0/11), Andres Guardado (0/10), Chadi Riad (0/11), German Pezzella (0/15), Hector Bellerin (0/11), Juan Miranda (0/10), Marc Bartra (0/3), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (0/0), Youssouf Sabaly (0/3), Gines Sorroche (0/0), Guido Rodriguez (1/14), Isco (2/16), Marc Roca (2/15), Quique Fernandez (0/0), Rodri (0/11), Sergi Altimira (0/4), William Carvalho (0/7), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (1/14), Aitor Ruibal (1/8), Assane Diao (2/9), Ayoze Perez (4/15), Borja Iglesias (0/8), Juan Cruz (0/4), Luiz Henrique (0/10), Nabil Fekir (0/0), Willian Jose (6/13).

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Team News

Real Sociedad could have five players on the injured and absent list ahead of their match at home with Real Betis on Sunday. For their upcoming match in round 17, Real Sociedad are unable to call upon Igor Zubeldia, who is suspended.

Brais Mendez, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Ander Barrenetxea and Aritz Elustondo are missing from the squad, Real Sociedad will field against Real Betison Sunday.

More than a handful of players could be forced out of the next match for Real Betis, who are looking at seven players nursing various problems.

Names like Guido Rodriguez, Nabil Fekir, Claudio Bravo, Youssouf Sabaly, Marc Bartra, Rui Silva and William Carvalho most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Real Sociedad.

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis H2H

The match ended in a 0-0 draw in the previous outing between Real Sociedad and Real Betis and should we get another draw, the bookies best price are at 3/1. Neither side have been the dominant force in recent meetings between Real Sociedad and Real Betis, as Real Betis won five of the last ten Matches, while Real Sociedad won two matches of these ten encounters. The bookies have Real Betis to win this match at best price odds of 4/1.

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Results

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

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Betting Tips

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

Real Sociedad claimed six wins in their previous 10 home games across all tournaments, while drawing three of the games. They suffered defeat in one of these outings. Real Betis won three of their last 10 games away, drew five and lost two. Real Sociedad should go full-on attack at Reale Arena, as Real Betis don't have the best record, when it comes to conceding. They managed just three clean sheets in their 10 most recent away matches. The hosts claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 matches at home.

Both teams to score was a winning bet three times in the ten encounters most recent outings between Real Sociedad and Real Betis. More than two goals came out six times, as Real Sociedad scored one goal on average, with Real Betis pulling off 1.4 goals on average. Real Sociedad saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Real Betis, who managed to score 2.5 times in those matches.