Real Sociedad vs Girona Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Real Sociedad are finishing the 2024/25 La Liga campaign in a bit of a funk as Imanol Aguacil’s La Real now welcome a Girona side that have pushed themselves away from the danger zone.
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Real Sociedad preview: Sliding down
It has already been confirmed that Imanol Aguacil will be departing Real Sociedad at the end of the season but it appears as though the legendary La Real figure has already given up on the final few weeks of the campaign as they slide away from the eight and the European spots.
The home team come into this one on the back of a 1-0 defeat to European-chasing Celta Vigo by a goal to nil in the Basque Country due to a 44th minute winner scored by Alfon. That means they are now winless in their last six matches, failing to score in their last four games.
Girona preview: Staying up
Michel had warned Girona supporters that this season was going to be more difficult as a result of several key players departing such as Aleix Garcia, Savio and Artem Dovbyk but the Catalans wouldn’t have expected to have been dragged into the relegation battle in La Liga.
They have now put concerns of falling through the trapdoor to bed now, though, as they come into this one on the back of two victories in their last three matches, most recently defeated Real Valladolid by a goal to nil thanks to club legend Cristhian Stuani.
Real Sociedad team news: Fresh injuries
Real Sociedad are dealing with a couple of fresh injury concerns such as Morocco international defender Nayef Ageurd as well as former Union Berlin forward Sheraldo Becker. Iceland international striker Orri Oskarsson is also sidelined for the hosts.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alex Remiro; Traore, Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Munoz; Martin Zubimendi, Pablo Marin; Kubo, Brais Mendez, Sergio Gomez; Mikel Oyarzabal
Unavailable: Ageurd (Injured), Zakharyan (Injured), Becker (Injured), Oskarsson (Injured)
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Girona team news: Couple of suspensions
Girona are dealing with a couple of key suspension issues as they make the trip to the north of Spain this weekend with Czechia international defender Ladislav Krejci sidelined alongside Venezuela international midfielder Yangel Herrera.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Paulo Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, Juanpe, David Lopez, Blind; Oriol Romeu, Arthur; Tsygankov, Portu, Yaser Asprilla; Cristhian Stuani
Unavailable: Krejci (Suspended), Miguel Gutierrez (Injured), Ricard Artero (Injured), Yangel Herrera (Suspended), Van de Beek (Injured), Misehouy (Injured), Bryan Gil (Injured)
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Real Sociedad vs Girona prediction
Real Sociedad are finishing Imanol’s spell in charge with something of a whimper and their results have arguably not been as bad as their performance levels have suggested. Their 32 goals scored in 36 games is among the worst attacking records in the league. They now face a Girona side that have secured their top-flight status for next season and with a return to some form, they will be seeking to finish with a flourish.
Real Sociedad vs Girona tip: Double chance – Girona to win or draw
