Sevilla Form and Lineup
This season has turned into a nightmare for Sevilla. The home team sits 18th and is in a deep crisis, having suffered five defeats in their last six matches. The main issue is disastrous defending (55 goals conceded – the worst record in the league) and impotence in attack (only 3.4 shots on target per game – third from bottom). However, at home the hosts are capable of springing surprises, as underlined by their recent 2:1 victory over Atletico Madrid. Moreover, in six recent home league matches the team have picked up points in five of them.
Key Sevilla numbers:
Sevilla have conceded more than one goal against Real Sociedad in six of the last seven meetings.
Sevilla have collected 94 yellow cards this season, with only Getafe worse on 95.
Sevilla have conceded in the first half in six of their last eight matches under head coach Luis Garcia.
Potential lineup (4-4-2): Odysseas Vlachodimos — Jose Angel Carmona, Andres Castrin, Kike Salas, Juanlu Sanchez — Chidera Ejuke, Lucien Agoume, Batista Mendy, Oso — Isaac Romero, Neal Maupay.
Unavailable: Marcao (injury), Djibril Sow (suspension), Gabriel Suazo (doubtful).
Real Sociedad Form and Lineup
Real Sociedad are having a steady but not outstanding season. Sitting eighth, the visitors can afford to play without pressure. The away side are traditionally strong in possession (51% average possession per match this season) and creativity (4.8 shots on target per game on average), but away from home the team often lose concentration, having won only 3 of 16 matches on the road.
Key Real Sociedad numbers:
Real Sociedad have conceded more than two goals in four of their last five away league matches.
In seven of their last eight away La Liga matches, the visitors have scored in the first half.
Real Sociedad average 5.8 corners per game (the fifth-best figure in La Liga).
Potential lineup (4-4-2): Alex Remiro — Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Duje Caleta-Car, Sergio Gomez — Takefusa Kubo, Carlos Soler, Benat Turrientes, Ander Barrenetxea — Orri Oskarsson, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Unavailable: Alvaro Odriozola, Arsen Zakharyan, Igor Zubeldia (injuries).
