The Basques have picked up their first points and will look to build on that success: Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo prediction
The sixth-round La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo will take place on 3 September at Anoeta in San Sebastian. The hosts head into the fixture after their first victory of the season, while the side from Vigo have collected just one point from three matches and are still without a win.
Real Sociedad: first home game brings victory
Pellegrino Matarazzo's side began the league campaign with two difficult away fixtures, losing 1-0 to Betis and 4-1 to Real Madrid. They managed to turn things around in their first home match, beating Espanyol 2-1 thanks to goals from Ander Barrenetxea and Orri Oskarsson.
Real Sociedad have looked particularly strong at home under Matarazzo, with six wins, four draws and just two defeats in 12 La Liga matches. The Basques also beat Celta 3-1 in January, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice.
Celta Vigo: one point and attacking problems
Claudio Giraldez's side began the season with a goalless draw against Valencia before losing 2-1 to Osasuna and 2-0 to Athletic Bilbao. As a result, Celta have scored just one goal in three rounds and remain among the teams still searching for their first victory.
The problems are particularly evident in attack, with the team registering only seven shots on target across three matches. Borja Iglesias' absence is an additional concern as he continues to recover from a muscle injury.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Real Sociedad have won six of their 12 home La Liga matches under Pellegrino Matarazzo.
- Celta have scored only one goal in their opening three matches.
- The Basques have lost only one of their last six home matches against Celta.
Home advantage could prove decisive: Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo prediction
Their first victory should give the hosts added confidence, especially given their strong record at Anoeta. Celta, meanwhile, are creating too little in attack and have yet to show the sharpness required for a successful trip to San Sebastian.
The visitors are capable of putting up a fight, especially with Marcos Alonso back, but based on current form the Basques hold a slight advantage. A narrow home victory looks the most likely outcome.
