Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction 28 Sep 2024

⚽ LaLiga - Round 8 Preview

📅 28 Sep 2024

⏰ 17:30 GMT +1

🏟 Reale Arena (San Sebastian)

Real Sociedad and Valencia find themselves dangerously close to the relegation zone, separated only by goal difference. For Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad, hopes of securing European football again this season are already looking bleak. Their 1-1 draw against Nice in the UEFA Europa League was a minor boost, marking their first goal in five competitive games, but their La Liga form remains poor. With only three league goals so far, two of which came at home, Sociedad is on a concerning four-game home losing streak, their longest in top-flight history. Facing Valencia, however, may be the perfect opportunity to turn things around, as they’ve won their last two meetings with them.

Valencia, under Rubén Baraja, are also under pressure after a goalless draw against Osasuna in the previous round marked their worst start to a season in over 25 years. Although the team has shown some improvement recently, earning all five of their points from their last four games, their away form remains abysmal. Valencia has lost all three away matches this season and five of their last six. Nevertheless, back-to-back clean sheets may give them some hope of improving their fortunes on the road.

Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Valencia?

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📋Players to watch:

• Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad): Provided the assist in Sociedad’s 1-0 victory against Valencia the last time they met at Reale Arena. Despite not scoring in seven meetings against Valencia, he has a knack for causing problems and has picked up three yellow cards in those encounters.
• Luis Rioja (Valencia): Scored the opener in Valencia’s only win this season and has fond memories of the Reale Arena, where he scored last season in a 1-1 draw while playing for Deportivo Alavés.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Real Sociedad is on a four-game losing streak at home in La Liga, their longest such streak in top-flight history.
• Valencia has lost all three away matches this season and five of their last six.
• The last six meetings between these two teams have produced under 2.5 goals, with five of them seeing fewer than 1.5 total goals.

💡 Real Sociedad vs Valencia Prediction

Both teams have struggled to find form this season, with Sociedad’s poor home record matched by Valencia’s miserable away form. A low-scoring game seems likely given the teams' respective struggles in attack. However, with Real Sociedad’s recent success in this fixture, they could edge a tight contest, but don't expect many goals.

Real Sociedad vs Valencia Betting Tips

• Under 2.5 goals
• Real Sociedad to win
• Both teams to score: No