Real Sociedad sit 4pts and two places above their guests, Real Betis, heading into Saturday’s La Liga clash.
The hosts were in Copa del Rey action in midweek, where they secured safe passage to the next round following a 2-0 win away at Cordoba. Real Betis played Celta Vigo at home in La Liga on that very same night, claiming a 2-1 victory.
The last 45 meetings between these two clubs have produced 16 wins, 14 draws and 15 defats for Real Sociedad. However, in recent seasons, Real Sociedad have secured three wins, two draws and one defeat from their last six league and cup games against Betis.
Both teams have scored in three of the duo’s last five encounters and over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of their last five head-to-heads.
Real Betis head into this weekend’s game as the form favourites with four wins from their last six matches in all competitions. Real Sociedad have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six fixtures and have seen their form drop off after a really positive start to the campaign.
Both teams have scored in three of the host’s last four matches and Sociedad have only failed to score in one of their last six outings. Four of Real Betis’ last six matches have also seen both teams score and the visitors have found the back of the net in each of their last six fixtures.
The hosts could be without the services of Januzaj, Gorosabel, Pacheco, Silva, Moya and Sangalli this weekend due to injury and illness. Akouokou is suspended for Betis and the visitors could also be without Martin, Bartra, Carvalho and Camarasa on Saturday through injury.
Real Sociedad started the new season so well but have slipped down the table in recent weeks. Real Betis arrive in good form but haven’t faired well against Sociedad over the last few seasons, managing just one win from the duo’s last six meetings.
This fixture usually produces goals and both teams arrive in good goalscoring form, which bodes well for Saturday’s clash.