Sevilla vs Real Sociedad: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 04.05.2026
One of the fixtures of La Liga's Matchday 34 will take place on Monday at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, where Sevilla will host Real Sociedad. The hosts are still locked in a tough battle for La Liga survival, while the visitors have already secured a place in next season's Europa League and approach the run-in without that kind of pressure. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter.
Match preview
Sevilla once again find themselves in real relegation danger: Luis García Plaza's side sit 18th, two points adrift of safety. After defeats to Levante and Osasuna, nerves have only increased, and five losses in their last six outings underline just how tough this end to the season has become for the club.
Sevilla's main issue is their lack of consistency, even at home, where Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán used to be a fortress. This season, the hosts have collected only 19 points from 16 home games, and with Djibril Sow suspended, the midfield will need to be reshuffled again. However, the return of César Azpilicueta and the form of Neal Maupay - who scored against Osasuna - do provide at least some spark for a response.
Real Sociedad have already ticked off their major season objective, winning the Copa del Rey and securing a Europa League spot. In La Liga, Pellegrino Matarazzo's team sit eighth, and after a 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano and a loss to Getafe, the Basques seem to be playing out the season rather than chasing a clear target.
Even so, Sociedad remain a dangerous opponent thanks to their attacking quality and individual talents. Mikel Oyarzabal netted a brace against Rayo to take his season tally to 17 goals, while the flanks - powered by Kubo and Barrenetxea - can cause problems for a Sevilla defense that too often loses concentration at key moments.
Probable lineups
- Sevilla: Vlachodimos, Carmona, Castrín, Salas, Suazo, Sánchez, Gudelj, Agoumé, Vargas, Romero, Maupay.
- Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Martín, Caleta-Car, Gómez, Kubo, Turrientes, Soler, Barrenetxea, Óskarsson, Oyarzabal.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Sevilla have lost five of their last six La Liga matches.
- Real Sociedad beat Sevilla 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
- Real Sociedad have both scored and conceded 52 goals in La Liga, making them one of the league's most entertaining sides in terms of goal balance.
- Real Sociedad have taken more than 4 corners in only 3 of their last 12 La Liga visits to Sevilla (with 3 pushes).
- Real Sociedad have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 La Liga matches away to Sevilla.
- The Andalusians have received 94 yellow cards this season, second only to Getafe (95).
- Luis García's team have conceded in the first half in six of their last eight encounters.
Prediction
This is a far more crucial match for Sevilla than for their opponents: every point now directly affects their survival fight. But league-table pressure doesn't always help—recent weeks have seen them make too many mistakes, and home advantage no longer provides a reliable safety net. Real Sociedad can play with more freedom and less pressure, but injuries and a lack of urgent league objectives mean they aren't obvious favorites either. Expect a tight contest in which Sevilla will desperately need the win, but may lack the quality to claim it convincingly.
