Real Sociedad vs Real Valladolid Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Real Sociedad have endured an underwhelming campaign throughout and could well be into the closing stages of the Imanol Aguacil reign as they return from the March international break.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 29th March, 2025: UK – 1:00pm / US ET – 8:00am / US PT – 5:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Real Sociedad vs Real Valladolid may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Real Sociedad Preview: The real La Real
Imanol Aguacil has done a good job in charge of Real Sociedad but things may just be coming to an end as La Real begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in the bottom-half of La Liga, having scored just 25 goals in 28 games.
Prior to the March international break, they were also beaten by five goals to two on aggregate in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League against Manchester United, whilst also losing the first-leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at home to Real Madrid.
Real Valladolid Preview: Sorry Valladolid
Real Valladolid have endured a miserable campaign throughout with president and owner, Ronaldo, trying to sell the club but also not engaging with bidders as he focused on his Brazilian FA presidential campaign and they remain rock-bottom in La Liga ahead of this weekend.
They begin the match day sitting 11 points adrift of safety with just ten games of the campaign to go. The visitors come into this one on the back of a 1-0 defeat at home to Celta Vigo at Estadio Jose Zorrilla before the March international break.
Real Sociedad Team News: Several doubts
Real Sociedad are dealing with several injury doubts for this week ahead of the visit of Real Valladolid as key men such as Luka Sucic, Ander Barrenetxea and Sheraldo Becker are potentially unavailable, whilst Brais Mendez is a confirmed absentee.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Aritz Elustondo, Javi Lopez; Martin Zubimendi; Kubo, Julen Olasagasti, Sergio Gomez, Brian Turrientes; Oskarsson
Unavailable: Brais Mendez (Injured)
Questionable: Jon Pacheco (Injured), Sucic (Injured), Zakharyan (Injured), Ander Barrenetxea (Injured), Becker (Injured)
Real Valladolid Team News: Couple of issues
Estonia international goalkeeper Karl Hein was forced off through injury in Estonia’s 2-1 defeat to Israel last week and he is now a doubt alongside former Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo, who joined Valladolid in the winter transfer window.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Arnau Rafus; Candela, Cumart, Javi Sanchez, Aznou; Nikitscher; Anuar, Mario Martin, Grillitsch, Raul Moro; Sylla
Unavailable:
Questionable: Hein (Injured), Aidoo (Injured)
Real Sociedad vs Real Valladolid Prediction
Real Sociedad will be expected to try and take the game to their opposition throughout the rest of the campaign with a lack of jeopardy. They take on a Valladolid side that are flattered by the fact they have managed to collect 16 points this season. Real Sociedad cannot be trusted to blow many teams away but, with their home advantage, they are expected to get themselves over the line at the Reale Arena.
Real Sociedad vs Real Valladolid Tip: Real Sociedad to win & under 3.5 goals
