The Matchday 38 La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad will take place on May 24 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Madrid
Despite significant injury issues, Madrid secured victories in their last two league matches. They first defeated Mallorca 2-1 at home, followed by a 2-0 triumph away against Sevilla, who were reduced to nine men. The club finishes the season in second place on the league table, a position they will not lose.
- Real Madrid has won 9 of their last 11 La Liga games.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of their last 6 home league matches.
- Both teams scored in 8 of their last 10 home La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Real Madrid (4-4-2)
Andriy Lunin – Jesus Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Jacobo Ramon, Federico Valverde – Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham – Kylian Mbappe, Endrick Felipe.
Due to injuries, defenders David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal, midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, and forwards Endrick Felipe and Rodrygo Goes are unavailable. Defender Antonio Rudiger is suspended for six matches and is also out for two months due to injury. Midfielder Jude Bellingham will miss the game due to yellow card accumulation. Midfielder Brahim Diaz and defender Raul Asensio are doubtful for the final round.
Real Sociedad
Imanol Alguacil's side defeated Girona 3-2 at home in the last round. Before this, the team had gone six league matches without a win, drawing twice and suffering four defeats. This streak cost them a chance at European competition, as they sit 11th, five points behind the top eight.
- At least three goals were scored in 12 of their last 17 league matches.
- Real Sociedad has won only 1 of their last 10 away La Liga games (2 draws, 7 losses).
- The team conceded in 6 of their last 8 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-3-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Amari Traore, Javi Lopez, Igor Zubeldia, Aritz Elustondo – Martin Zubimendi, Pablo Marin Tejada, Brais Mendez – Ander Barrenetxea, Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Referee
Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
Matches – 18 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 64;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 44%.
Prediction for Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
Real Madrid concludes this season without any trophies. As the championship draws to a close, the team is dealing with a full injury list. Without any tournament motivation, Real Madrid does not need to push forward aggressively or aim for a dominant victory. Even without such injury issues, and with a chance to win the league, Real Madrid has not been securing confident victories – only one win by more than two goals in their last 12 La Liga matches.
I believe the hosts will drop points, or the victory will be minimal. This is despite Carlo Ancelotti's farewell match at Real Madrid. The players want to rest quickly and avoid new injuries, as they have Club World Cup games in mid-June. Real Sociedad has not lost by more than one goal in 9 of their last 11 league matches. They have also not lost by such a margin in 7 of their last 10 head-to-head encounters in La Liga.
My prediction – Real Sociedad with a handicap (+1.5)
