Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction and Preview – 30/04/16
La Liga preview – Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid prediction.
Real Sociedad are struggling for an attacking threat with Carlos Vela due to serve a one-match suspension on Saturday. The winger played as a striker in the absence of Jonathas and Imanol Agirretxe and in the unlikely event Jonathas can overcome his knee injury, coach Eusebio could ask another wide man, Bruma, to play a central role. There are question marks about the fitness of left winger Mikel Oyarzabal and central midfielder David Zurutuza. Defenders Raul Navas and Carlos Martinez are unlikely to be ready for the weekend while midfielder Sergio Canales is out for the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled for Real Madrid as he undergoes stem cell treatment to speed up the recovery of his hamstring in time for the Champions League game next week. Karim Benzema’s hip problem flared up in Manchester on Tuesday and he may not be risked this weekend. Jese Rodriguez replaced the French striker at half time but has niggles of his own and will be assessed closer to kick-off.
Possible Line-ups
Real Sociedad 4-3-3 formation: Rulli; Zaldua, Elustondo, Martinez, Berchiche; Illarramendi, Reyes, Bergara; Zurutuza, Bruma, Oyarzabal
Real Madrid 4-3-3 formation: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Bale, Vazquez, Jese,
Statistics
- Real Sociedad have won 2 drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches
- Real Madrid have won 8 drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Real Sociedad have scored an average of 0.7 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Real Madrid have scored an average of 2.6 goals and conceded an average of 0.7 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Real Sociedad’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Real Madrid’s previous 10 matches