Real Sociedad vs Alaves: Prediction, Team News, and Key Lineups

Real Sociedad host Alaves on Saturday seeking a third straight victory in Spain’s top flight. La Real sit seventh in La Liga, three points shy of sixth place and European qualification.

Context and league positions

Alaves occupy 15th place, three points clear of the relegation zone. Both clubs arrive with momentum and clear objectives for the remaining fixtures.

Real have strong home form this season. They have collected 27 points from 15 league games at home, with eight wins, three draws and four defeats.

Form and recent meetings

Real Sociedad have won two of their last three matches. Their most recent league victory was 2-0 over Levante.

Alaves are unbeaten in their last three top-flight matches. A 2-2 draw with Osasuna extended that run and yielded five points from those fixtures.

The teams met in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals in February, where Real won 3-2. However, Alaves have had the upper hand in recent league clashes.

Home and away trends

La Real have won their last three home matches across competitions. This La Liga game is their final league fixture before the Copa del Rey final on April 18.

Alaves have struggled on the road, losing ten of 15 away league matches. They have only managed to find the back of the net on 13 occasions this season.

Real Sociedad vs Alaves: Prediction, Team News, and Key Lineups

Below is a summary of injuries, selection issues and the likely XIs. Managers will shape tactics around recent form and player fitness.

Real Sociedad — Team News

• Inaki Ruperez, Alvaro Odriozola, Yangel Herrera and Jon Gorrotxategi are sidelined by injury.
• Igor Zubeldia requires a late assessment ahead of team selection.
• Mikel Oyarzabal is expected to lead the attack again.

Alaves — Team News

• Carlos Protesoni is doubtful with a muscular issue.
• Denis Suarez returns from suspension and is available for selection.
• Lucas Boye scored off the bench last match and is tipped to start.

Probable starting lineups

Match outlook and prediction

This fixture looks tightly contested. Recent cup and league results between both sides suggest a competitive affair.

We predict a narrow home victory. Final score forecast: Real Sociedad 2-1 Alaves.