Matchday 12 of La Liga between Elche and Real Sociedad will take place on November 7 at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium. Elche vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Elche
The team had an inspiring start after returning to La Liga, but maintaining that level has become challenging over time. As a result, Elche is currently experiencing a noticeable decline. Last week, the club lost to Barcelona, suffering their third defeat in the last four league matches. In contrast, Eder Sarabia's side had gone unbeaten in seven consecutive La Liga games prior (3 wins, 4 draws). Now, the team has not won in four matches in this tournament. Elche has dropped to 9th place in the standings.
- The club has scored in 16 of their last 18 La Liga matches.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 9 of Elche's last 12 league games.
- The team's unbeaten home streak in La Liga extends to 9 matches (5 wins, 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Elche (4-3-3)
Inaki Pena – Alvaro Nunez, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Adria Pedrosa – Marc Aguado, Aleix Febas, Martin Neto – German Valera, Rafa Mir, Andre Silva.
The participation of defender Pedro Bigas is in doubt.
Real Sociedad
The Basques have overcome a crisis period and are now improving their position in La Liga. Before traveling to Elche, Real Sociedad secured two consecutive league victories, extending their unbeaten run in La Liga to three matches – marking their best spell in the last seven months. Sergio Francisco's team has climbed to 14th in the standings, increasing their gap from the relegation zone to 3 points. It is worth noting that the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive league matches. On the other hand, Real Sociedad has scored in 7 of their last 8 games in this tournament.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 12 of the Basques' last 14 La Liga games.
- The team has conceded in 16 consecutive away matches in La Liga.
- Real Sociedad's away winless streak in the league stands at 9 matches (3 draws, 6 losses).
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-5-1)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez – Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi, Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea, Goncalo Guedes – Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Yangel Herrera and forwards Orri Oskarsson and Jon Karrikaburu are unavailable due to injuries. The participation of midfielder Arsen Zakharyan and forward Ander Barrenetxea is in doubt.
Elche vs. Real Sociedad: Match Prediction
Elche was one of the main revelations at the start of the season, but the initial momentum has faded, and the team has significantly slowed down. After a 7-game unbeaten streak in La Liga, Eder Sarabia's side suffered three defeats in the last four rounds, managing to earn only 1 point during this spell. At such a moment, the club faces one of its most challenging opponents. Elche has lost each of the previous six meetings with Real Sociedad in the league, and in five of these six matches, the team was defeated without scoring.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, endured a difficult start to this La Liga campaign and is now nearing the middle of the table. For the first time since March-April, the club has earned at least 1 point in three consecutive La Liga matches, securing victories in the last two games in this tournament. It seems the Basques have finally gained confidence, and they are now quite capable of extending their unbeaten run.
Prediction – Real Sociedad to win or draw
