Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Real Sociedad vs Real Betis on and what time does it start? Real Sociedad vs Real Betis will take place on Sunday 17th December, 2023 – 15:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Sociedad vs Real Betis? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Real Sociedad vs Real Betis on in the UK? Real Sociedad vs Real Betis will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Real Sociedad vs Real Betis in the UK? Real Sociedad vs Real Betis can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
REAL SOCIEDAD
Imanol Aguacil has implemented a style of football over a few years in the Basque Country that marks out Real Sociedad as arguably the most intense pressing team in European football. That means their UEFA Champions League excursions may have an impact upon their results in Spain’s top-flight this season.
La Real did manage to finish at the top of their UEFA Champions League group with a goalless draw at San Siro against Internazionale in midweek. The Basque club have collected ten points from their last four La Liga matches as they challenge for a top four spot once again with their arch-rivals, Athletic.
REAL BETIS
Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis were beaten by three goals to two in the group stages of the UEFA Europa League in midweek. They will now have to settle for the knockout playoffs of the UEFA Europa Conference League next year. The Andalusians have been generally impressive over the last few months but their form has been inconsistent of late.
That 3-2 defeat against Rangers means they have now managed just two victories in their last seven matches across all competitions. Those two victories have both been by just a one-goal margin with one of those coming against lower league opposition, Villanovense, in the second round of the Copa del Rey earlier this month.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL SOCIEDAD
Real Sociedad have several injury concerns for the visit of Real Betis with Ander Barrenetxea, Mohamed-Ali Cho and Brais Mendez unavailable.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Alex Remiro; Traore, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Tierney; Zubimendi; Kubo, Olagasati, Merino, Zakharyan; Sadiq
UNAVAILABLE: Mendez (Injured), Cho (Injured), Barrenetxea (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
REAL BETIS
Real Betis will remain without the likes of Claudio Bravo, Youssouf Sabaly and Guido Rodriguez, whilst Marc Bartra is a doubt this weekend.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Silva; Ruibal, Pezzella, Riad, Abner; Altimira, Roca; Perez, Isco, Abde Ez; Willian Jose
UNAVAILABLE: Rodriguez (Injured), Bravo (Injured), Sabaly (Injured), Fekir (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bartra (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Real Sociedad are one of the most impressive teams in European football with their sensationally aggressive style of football implemented by Imanol Aguacil with just youngsters carrying them through, too. They now face a Real Betis side that have been stubborn and overperforming in recent months but their limitations are beginning to show with recent results so a low-scoring home win would appear a likely outcome for this one.
TIP: REAL SOCIEDAD TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
