- Date: 10th February, 2024
- Kick-off time: 03:15 PM GMT
- Venue: Anoeta
- Competition: La Liga 2023/24
Real Sociedad vs Osasuna Preview
Real Sociedad and Osasuna are all set to face each other in the matchday 23 of the La Liga. Both the teams have had different campaigns so far going into the season. On one hand, Real Sociedad is in the 6th position of the league table while Osasuna is in the 12th position. With both the teams looking for points in this business half of the league, it is expected to be a thriller contest. Real Sociedad drew to Mallorca in their last game while Osasuna is coming after a loss against Celta Vigo.
Team News:
Osasuna has a mixed sort of form in their last few games. With two wins and two losses, Osasuna is in the lower half of the league table. Ante Budimir though has performed superbly this season scoring nine goals and two assists. Jagoba Arrasate is unlikely to rotate the squad for the match keeping in mind they are coming up against an in-form Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad has just one win and three draws in their last five games. They have dropped a lot of points of late recently and are lacking momentum. Oyarzabal has performed well for the club with goals to his name in this season. Alguacil too is unlikely to rotate the squad for the match.
Betting Tips:
Real Sociedad is to win the match.
Real Sociedad is to score more than two goals.
Zubimendi is to be on the score sheet.
Odds (Subject to Change):
Real Sociedad win-1.90
Osasuna win- 1.78
Draw-1.88
Odds source- Oddsopedia.com
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Predicted Lineups:
Osasuna:
- Goalkeeper- A. Fernandez
- Defenders- David Gracia, A. Catena, J. Cruz
- Midfielders- J. Areso, J. Moncayola, Lucas Torro, J. Mojica
- Forwards- A. Oroz, Jose, A. Budimir
Real Sociedad:
- Goalkeeper- Alex Remiro
- Defenders- J. Galan, R. Le Normand, I. Zubeldia, H. Traore
- Midfielders- M. Merino, M. Zubimendi, B. Mendez
- Forwards- A. Barrenetxea, S. Umar, T. Kubo
Head-to-Head:
Sevilla and Osasuna have played with each other on 40 occasions. Real Sociedad has the lead among the two team, winning 20 matches while Osasuna has won 9 matches. 11 matches among the two have ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
Osasuna 0-2 Real Sociedad– Copa Del Ray
Osasuna 1-1 Real Sociedad– La Liga
Osasuna 3-1 Real Sociedad– INT CF
Osasuna 0-2 Real Sociedad– La Liga
Real Sociedad 2-0 Osasuna – La Liga
Predictions:
Real Sociedad is predicted to win the match against Osasuna by a scoreline of 2-0. With the overall form of Sociedad this season and the record against Osasuna, they will surely enter the match as favourites.
Injury News
Osasuna- The squad of Osasuna is completely fit except for Chimy Avila. The center-forward will be missing the match due to a calf injury.
Real Sociedad- Sociedad will be missing some of its key players on Saturday. Aihen Munoz is out with a cruciate ligament tear. Carlos Fernandez and Kieran Tierney is unavailable due to a meniscus damage and hamstring injury respectively. Their leading goal scorer this season Oyarzabal will also miss the match due to a muscle contusion.
Where To Watch Real Sociedad vs Osasuna
- India -Sports18 1 HD Jio Cinema
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