Real Sociedad vs Sevilla Preview: Team News & Prediction
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We have a fascinating encounter taking place at the Reale Arena in the Basque Country this weekend as Real Sociedad face Sevilla with both sides needing a victory.
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Real Sociedad preview: The real La Real
Following the departure of Imanol Alguacil to Al Shabab over the summer, Real Sociedad replaced him with former B team coach Sergio Francisco and there is even the outside possibility of La Real being dragged into a relegation battle this season.
The home team come into this one on the back of a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo to leave them in the bottom three and the relegation places. They have managed just one victory in their nine matches in La Liga so far this season.
Sevilla preview: Inconsistent Sevilla
Having drifted into mid-table obscurity in recent seasons, Sevilla took a chance on Matias Aleymeda over the summer and the Argentine has shown a high ceiling to his coaching chops but the Andalusians are far too consistent.
That has been best distilled in their last couple of games with a 4-1 hammering of Barcelona before the October international break being followed up by a 3-1 defeat at home to Real Mallorca due to a woeful second-half performance last weekend.
Real Sociedad team news: Kubo a doubt
Japan international winger Takefusa Kubo is a doubt for Real Sociedad this weekend due to an ankle issue, whilst Iceland international striker Orri Oskarsson is a confirmed absentee.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Alex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Aihen Munoz; Brais Mendez, Yangel Herrera, Julen Gorrotxategi, Sergio Gomez; Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea
Unavailable: Oskarsson (Injured)
Questionable: Kubo (Injured)
Sevilla team news: Key doubts
Sevilla head to San Sebastian with some key doubts for this one as defenders Tanguy Nianzou and Cesar Azpilicueta are both potentially unavailable alongside summer signing Alfon.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Vlachodimos; Jose Angel Carmona, Kike Salas, Marcao, Suazo; Sow, Agoume, Gudelj; Juanlu, Isaac Romero, Vargas
Unavailable: Mendy (Injured), Joan Jordan (Injured)
Questionable: Nianzou (Injured), Cesar Azpilicueta (Injured), Alfon (Injured)
Real Sociedad vs Sevilla prediction
Real Sociedad have previously played an intense pressing style of football that is used to suffocating their opposition if deployed well but it can often lead to low-scoring games and when it isn’t going well, that often leaves La Real chasing the game without the cohesive patterns of play to hurt the opponent. Sevilla will fancy their chances of being able to get themselves over the line as they seek a reaction after their defeat last weekend.
Real Sociedad vs Sevilla tip: Double chance – Sevilla to win or draw
