The Matchday 29 La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Valladolid will take place on March 29 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián. Real Sociedad vs. Valladolid: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
The San Sebastián side enters this match with a three-game winless streak in the league. They suffered defeats to Barcelona (0-4) and Sevilla (0-1), and drew away with Rayo Vallecano (2-2). Interestingly, the team has not gone winless in four or more consecutive games since the start of the season when they had a five-match winless run. Imanol Alguacil's men have now dropped to 12th place, nine points away from the European competition spots.
- In their last nine La Liga matches, Real Sociedad has claimed only two victories (1 draw and 6 losses).
- At least one team has failed to score in 16 of the last 19 games involving the Basque side in La Liga.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of Real Sociedad's last 10 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-3-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Igor Zubeldia, Aritz Elustondo, Javi López, Jon Aramburu – Martín Zubimendi, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Sergio Gómez – Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Orri Oskarsson.
Forward Ander Barrenetxea is out due to suspension.
Valladolid
Álvaro Rubio's side approaches this round with a nine-match winless streak in the league (1 draw and 8 losses). In March, the club played only two games in La Liga: first losing away to Valencia (1-2), then suffering a home defeat to Celta (0-1). Valladolid remains at the bottom of the La Liga table, trailing the safety of 17th place by 11 points. Notably, the team has the worst defense in the league, having conceded 63 goals.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in its last 18 La Liga matches.
- Valladolid has conceded first in their last nine league encounters.
- The team lost the second half in 7 of their last 8 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Valladolid (4-3-3)
Karl Hein – Javi Sánchez, Eray Cömert, Antonio Candela, Adam Aznou – Tamás Nikitscher, Florian Grillitsch, Mario Martín – Raúl Moro, Mamadou Sylla, Anuar Tuhami.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs. Valladolid
With 10 rounds remaining in the season, Real Sociedad still has, albeit slim, chances of reaching the European competition spots. The gap is significant, but if they can secure maximum points in the next three games, not only will they climb the standings, but their confidence will also grow. Moreover, the upcoming schedule is favorable.
In the first game, they face Valladolid, who have had a disastrous season, securing only four victories after 28 rounds and collecting just three points away from home. Valladolid concedes an average of three goals per away league match, which even Real Sociedad's weak attack can exploit. Additionally, the Basque side has defeated this opponent at home in 4 of their last 6 La Liga meetings.
My prediction: Real Sociedad with a handicap (-1.5)