Real Madrid begins their title defense after the break with a trip to the San Sebastián, and this is a very important game for both sides. Can the hosts pick up a second win this season? Find out more on our Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid betting predictions.
It’s still early days, but Carlo Ancelotti’s team has fallen behind Barcelona in the title race, and they trail the Catalans by four points. Real Sociedad had a poor start to the new season, and the international break was much needed as they try to get back on track. Arda Guler sealed the win for the Whites the last time they played here.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Spanish La Liga season 2024-25, Matchday 5 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Saturday |
The Whites began the season as the top favorite on La Liga 2024/25 betting tips, and they are the top contender to win on the Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid odds. A win for the Spanish Champions is worth 1.73 (8/11) on the Spanish bookies, while Real Sociedad is priced at 5.00 (4/1) despite the home advantage. The last draw at this stadium between both teams was almost four years ago, and there’s a juicy 3.75 (11/4) odds on the table for that outcome.
Real Madrid has won three of their last five matches against Real Sociedad, conceding only two goals in this period. The lone win for Real Sociedad was a 2-0 win in 2023, courtesy of goals from Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea. Overall statistics heavily favor Real Madrid, who have a win rate of over 65% in this fixture.
Real Sociedad has been far from convincing and they have racked up only four points from their first four games despite facing Rayo Vallecano, Espanyol, Getafe, and Alaves. After a spectacular European Championship, Real Sociedad couldn’t keep Mikel Merino, and the Spanish midfielder signed for Arsenal. Real Sociedad hasn’t been so creative and Imanol Alguacil will be expecting better from his team as they host the current champions this weekend. The Spanish football bookmakers have the hosts at underdogs, although the odds aren’t so high.
Arsen Zakharyan and Brais Mendez are the biggest attacking absentees from the squad to face Real Madrid. Aritz Elustondo will not feature in the host’s backline this weekend, and with a weaker team, they are underdogs on the Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid betting picks.
Real Madrid has dropped points twice in the league this season, and both games were away from home, with draws against Mallorca and Las Palmas. The visitors are back on the road, and they will be careful against a La Real team that is dangerous on the break. The trio of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo Goes is the chosen front three so far, and we are likely to see the same lineup at San Sebastián. Real Madrid beat the hosts away from home with a much weaker team last season, and they will be looking forward to their first away win.
Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy are unavailable for selection until next month. The center-back pairing has been a big concern for Madrid, but they remain the top pick on the best bookmakers for football. Eder Militao has started training with the team, but his participation remains in doubt.
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Real Madrid has flattered to deceive in the first few games of the season, and it has not been all rosy for the European champions. Carlo Ancelotti’s team kicked off their La Liga campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Mallorca, and this is not their only low-scoring game. Three out of Real Madrid’s four matches in La Liga have finished with under 2.5 goals, and their only exception was a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid, a game which was 1-0 for the first 87 minutes.
Goals haven’t been fast coming for Real Sociedad either, and they have netted only three goals in their first four games. Both teams are compact at the back, especially at this stadium and we should see less than three goals at full time. Backing the under 2.5 goals is a good option on the Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid predictions.
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Real Sociedad has performed below their standards and they have lost their first two home games this season in La Liga. In those matches, they faced teams with weaker frontlines than Real Madrid, losing to 2-1 Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves. There’s no doubt about Los Txuri-urdin stepping up, but Real Madrid’s firepower may be too much for the hosts to handle, especially in the absence of Aritz Elustondo. Imanol Aguacil’s team can put up a fair fight here and a bet on the Whites to win by a goal margin is of huge value on the Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid betting tips.
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Kylian Mbappe silenced his critics just before the break as he netted a brace against Real Betis at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman hasn’t hit top form yet, but he is up against an out-of-form Sociedad team, and he has a good chance to add to his tally. Kylian Mbappe has a good record against the hosts, netting three goals across two games in the Champions League tie last season. A bet on the number 9 to find the back of the net is the best goalscorer option in this game.
La Liga is back after the break, and one of the biggest fixtures this weekend is Madrid’s trip to the San Sebastián. You can make extra profit from this match by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
