If you blinked, you probably missed a goal — because the last meeting between these two ended in a 4-4 thriller! While Real Madrid are the undisputed heavyweights, Real Sociedad showed they can punch well above their weight.
📊 Current Standings
- Real Madrid: 2nd in La Liga — 81 points from 37 matches
- Real Sociedad: 11th place — 46 points from 37 matches
The gulf in quality is massive — much like the size of the Bernabéu’s trophy cabinet:
- Madrid squad value: €1.27 billion
- Sociedad squad value: €383.80 million
But as the last game reminded us: underdogs do bite.
📈 Expected Match Stats
| Category | Real Madrid | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Total Shots | 21 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
Expect Madrid to dominate the ball and set up camp in Sociedad’s half. The stats suggest an attacking onslaught.
📊 Historical Trends & Betting Angles
- Home Win %: 44.8%
- Draw %: 27.2%
- Both Teams to Score: 51.1%
- Over 2.5 Goals: 46.5%
- Over 3.5 Goals: 25.0%
💡 Despite the fireworks in their last meeting, high-scoring matches aren’t the norm statistically — but Over 2.5 Goals remains a solid bet.
🔮 Final Score Prediction
- Halftime: Real Madrid 1-0
- Fulltime: Real Madrid 3-0
Expect Madrid to accelerate after the break. Their firepower, combined with Sociedad’s lower attacking metrics, suggests a clean win at home.
🎯 Best Bets
- ✅ Real Madrid to Win
- ✅ Over 2.5 Goals
- ✅ Real Madrid -1.5 Handicap (optional for better odds)
- ✅ Madrid Over 9.5 Corners
