Alaves vs Real Sociedad prediction and betting tips on March 31, 2024
We offer our readers a prediction for the match Alaves - Real Sociedad, how will the Basque derby end this time?
Alaves
The team is formally a newcomer to the elite Spanish division. So far, the club is coping with the main task, to keep their place in the Primera, occupying the 13th line in the standings, the gap from the danger zone is still solid 7 points, while there is a game in reserve. In the last round Alaves away lost to another Basque club Atletico with a score of 0:2.
Real Sociedad
This season Real Sociedad tried to make it everywhere, in the Champions League they reached the 1/8 finals, where they lost to PSG. There were good chances in the Spanish Cup, the team reached the semifinals, losing there to Mallorca in a penalty shootout. In the championship the club goes only sixth, falling 10 points behind the first quartet, it will be difficult to rise above, it is important to protect their position. In the last round Real Sociedad defeated Cadiz at home with a score of 2:0, this victory was the second consecutive in the championship.
Interesting facts about the match and history of personal meetings
- Teams in the confrontation of the first round could not determine the winner, playing 1:1, in that battle Real Sociedad remained in the minority already in the 36th minute, and then equalized the score in extra time.
- In four of the last five head-to-head meetings, the teams have scored less than three goals.
Alaves vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Initially there was no favorite in this pair, now a slight edge is given to Real Sociedad. Based on the poster, it is difficult to imagine that these teams are able to show open and spectacular soccer. We consider the bet on the total of less than 2 goals scored acceptable here.