Robert Sykes
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Real Valladolid
Real Sociedad
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The upcoming match in La Liga will feature Real Valladolid and Real Sociedad. The match will take place at the José Zorrilla Stadium in Valladolid.
Real Valladolid
Valladolid secured promotion to the top flight for the second time in four years. However, their introduction has been far from convincing, as their season has already been marked as an abysmal one.
A 3-1 loss at Celta Vigo last weekend extended Valladolid's nervy start to the 2024-25 La Liga campaign to four games without a win, recording three losses and one draw. They are hovering one place above the relegation zone, and a defeat here could see them fall below the line.
Real Sociedad
On the flip side, Real Sociedad can compare themselves to their opponents in this impending encounter, as they too have had a disappointing start to the campaign, and that doesn't bode well for a side that will be involved in European action four days from now.
La Real will be particularly frustrated with the fact that they didn't secure maximum points in a recent 1-0 away defeat to Mallorca last weekend, considering they were in the ascendancy for large spells of the game. Now, they must face the daunting task of taking on a side that served them two consecutive losses last season.
Probable Line-ups
- Real Valladolid: Hein; Perez, Comert, Ozkacar, Rosa, Sanchez, Amallah, Juric, Perez, Diaye, Moro, Sylla
- Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Munoz, Turrientes, Zubimendi, Gomez, Kubo, Becker, Oskarsson
Match Facts
- Real Valladolid have avoided defeat in their last two games in La Liga.
- Real Sociedad is currently on a two-match losing streak against Real Valladolid.
- Real Valladolid averages 0.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Real Sociedad averages 0.33 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 36 meetings, Real Valladolid has won 9 times, Real Sociedad has won 16 times, and there have been 11 draws, with the goal difference being 57-36 in favor of Real Sociedad.
Prediction
Real Sociedad has been presented with the perfect opportunity to record their second win of the season and halt a four-match winless run. Rotations are to be expected for La Real. However, that won't prevent them from coming away with maximum points at the José Zorrilla
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