Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and Preview – 18/10/15
Spanish La Liga preview – Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid prediction
Real Sociedad will be missing Raul Navas and Inigo Martinex with injuries. Ruben Pardo and Jonathas may not start for the home team. Bruma returns from international duty but it remains to be seen if he replaces Sergio Canales in attack.
For Atletico Madrid, Luciano Vietto is the only absentee through injury which would mean Fernando Torres to start up front. Koke is back to full fitness and could start on the left with Angel Correa replacing Oliver Torres on the right.
Possible Line-ups
Real Sociedad: 4-2-3-1 formation: Rulli; De la Bella, Martinez, Reyes, Zaldua; Granero, Illarramendi; Canales, Zurutuza, Vela; Agirretxe
Atletico Madrid: 4-4-2 formation: Oblak; Luis, Godin, Gimenez, Juanfran; Koke, Gabi, Tiago, Correa; F. Torres, Griezmann
Statistics
- Real Sociedad won just 2 out of 10 games against Atletico Madrid in all competitions
- Atletico Madrid failed to score in just 1 out of their last 10 games in all competitions
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Atletico’s last 4 games in La Liga
Prediction
David Moyes and Real Sociedad are under pressure with the impending threat of relegation battle. They are struggling to find any consistency and Moyes would be wondering if another loss will start the discussion of sacking. Will this bring out results from his men?
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are winless in three matches in all competitions. They drew their last two La Liga matches against Villarreal and Real Madrid. The return to fitness of Koke is a boost for Diego Simeone as he looks to get the title charge back on track.
Sociedad are struggling for goals with just one in the last two matches. Don’t be surprised if Atletico manage a clean sheet win.
Tips
Under 2.5 goals at 19/40 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Atletico Madrid win at 21/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Atletico win to nil at 15/8 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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