The Matchday 29 clash in La Liga between Real Sociedad and Valladolid will take place on March 29 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Real Sociedad vs. Valladolid: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
The San Sebastian side comes into this match with a three-game winless streak in the league. The team lost to Barcelona (0-4) and Sevilla (0-1) and drew away with Rayo Vallecano (2-2). Interestingly, the club has only failed to win in four or more consecutive matches at the start of the season when they had a five-match winless streak. Imanol Alguacil's men have dropped to 12th place and are now nine points behind the European competition zone.
- In the last nine La Liga matches, Real Sociedad has only won twice (1 draw and 6 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 16 of the last 19 games of the Basques in the Primera.
- No more than two goals were scored in 7 of the last 10 home matches of San Sebastian in the league.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-3-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Igor Zubeldia, Aritz Elustondo, Javi Lopez, Jon Aramburu – Martin Zubimendi, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Sergio Gomez – Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Orri Ouskarsen.
Forward Ander Barrenetxea is out due to suspension.
Valladolid
Alvaro Rubio's side approaches the upcoming round with a nine-match winless streak in the league (1 draw and 8 losses). In March, the club played only two matches in the Primera: first losing away to Valencia (1-2) and then at home to Celta with a score of 0-1. Valladolid remains at the bottom of the La Liga standings, trailing the safe 17th place by 11 points. It is also worth noting that the team has the worst defense in the league, conceding 63 goals.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in the last 18 La Liga matches.
- Valladolid conceded first in the last nine Primera matches.
- The team lost in the second half in 7 of the last 8 away matches in the league.
Predicted lineup for Valladolid (4-3-3)
Karl Hein – Javi Sanchez, Eray Cömert, Antonio Candela, Adam Aznou – Tomas Nikischer, Florian Grillitsch, Mario Martin – Raul Moro, Mamadou Sylla, Anuar Tuhami.
Referee
Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
Matches – 14 (Segunda, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 63;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 29%.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs. Valladolid
There are still 10 rounds left in the season, and the San Sebastian side still has, albeit slim, chances to reach the European competition zone. The gap is significant, but if they manage to collect maximum points in the next three matches, it will not only improve their position in the standings but also boost their confidence. Moreover, the upcoming schedule is favorable.
In the first game, they will face Valladolid, who have had a poor season, winning only four matches after 28 rounds and collecting only three points away. Moreover, Valladolid concedes a lot in away matches in the league, averaging 3 goals per game. Even Real Sociedad's weak attacking line can handle such a defense. Additionally, the Basques have defeated this opponent at home in 4 of the last 6 La Liga meetings.
My prediction – Real Sociedad with a handicap (-1.5)
