Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 26, 2025
One of the Copa del Rey semi-final clashes will take place on Wednesday at the Anoeta Stadium, where Real Sociedad will host Real Madrid. I suggest betting on goals in this match with a solid odds value.
Match Preview
Imanol Alguacil’s side continues their impressive journey in the Copa del Rey, having already cleared five rounds of the competition. The only real challenge came in the second round, where they narrowly edged out Conquense in extra time. In the following matches, the Basques were far more convincing, securing victories by two-goal margins.
Particularly impressive were their recent wins against La Liga opponents: a 3-1 home triumph over Rayo Vallecano followed by a 2-0 victory against Osasuna. Last season, the team also reached the semi-finals but fell short against Mallorca over two legs. Real Sociedad is on an impressive run of 12 consecutive Copa del Rey matches without defeat in regular time, with nine wins and three draws. Over the weekend, they thrashed Leganés 3-0 at home in La Liga.
In the opening round of this season’s Copa del Rey, Real Madrid faced little resistance, crushing Deportivo Minera 5-0 away. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s team faced stiffer competition in the subsequent rounds, needing maximum effort against La Liga sides. A tense 2-2 draw at home against Celta required extra time, where Los Blancos eventually prevailed 3-0.
On the road against Leganés, Madrid again had to stay sharp to secure a narrow 3-2 victory. If Real manages to overcome Sociedad, they will return to the final for the first time in two years. Madrid is currently unbeaten in their last seven Copa del Rey matches in regular time, recording five wins and two draws. In the Champions League, Real confidently eliminated Manchester City, and over the weekend, they defeated Girona 2-0.
Probable Lineups
- Real Sociedad: Alejandro Remiro – Aritz Elustondo, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Muñoz – Brais Méndez, Pablo Marín Tejada, Takefusa Kubo, Martín Zubimendi – Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal
- Real Madrid: Andriy Lunin – Jacobo Ramón, Raúl Asensio, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde – Aurélien Tchouaméni, Luka Modrić – Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler, Rodrygo Goes – Endrick Felipe
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first round, Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 2-0 away.
- Real Madrid has won the last three meetings between the sides.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only landed in one of the last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Real Madrid, offering odds around 1.85 for an away win. However, I recommend backing "Real Sociedad with a +1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.60, as the Basques could make things difficult for the visitors.
