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Valencia vs. Real Sociedad: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Valencia will play a home match of the 20th round of La Liga at the Mestalla stadium. Will the host team, known for its unstable play on the home field, be able to cope with the challenge of Real Sociedad, which is in good shape? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and selected the most attractive bets for the upcoming match. Who will be stronger in this duel? The answers are in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Valencia
SpainCurrent form
Valencia fans continue to watch their team with concern as they sit bottom of La Liga and have managed just one win in their last 13 league games. Despite their poor league position, the team has shown signs of improvement in the Copa del Rey, where they beat Eldense and Ourense and drew with Sevilla in their last La Liga match. The result allowed Valencia to extend their unbeaten run to three games.
Points are urgently needed as only eight clubs out of 57 with 13 or fewer points at this stage have managed to stay in the Spanish top flight. The signing of Max Aarons on loan until the end of the season could give the team a boost, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to improve on their worst home record this season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Valencia will face personnel problems in the upcoming match: Correia (knee injury), Diakhaby (knee injury), and Mir (thigh injury) will not be able to take part in the game.
Interesting trends for betting
- In the last two head-to-head meetings between Valencia and Real Sociedad, both teams scored.
- Valencia have picked up points in eight of their last ten home games.
- Hugo Duro has scored two of Valencia last three goals against Real Sociedad, including a goal in the corresponding match last season.
Probable lineup: Cristian Rivero – Thierry Correia, Gabriel Paulista, Dimitri Foulquier, Jose Gaja – Yunus Musa, Hugo Guillamon, Andre Almeida – Samu Castillejo, Hugo Duro, Fran Perez
Real Sociedad
SpainCurrent form
Real Sociedad are slowly regaining their consistency after a difficult start to the season, when they won just two of their first nine La Liga games. A comfortable 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey extended their winning streak to three matches and they are now just two points off the European places.
Despite potential personnel losses, including rumours of Martin Zubimendi imminent departure, coach Imanol Alguacil is focused on strengthening his team and extending their current unbeaten run in the league. The trip to Mestalla will be a major test for the Basques, who are hoping to maintain their winning streak and continue their solid away performances.
Disqualifications and injuries
Real Sociedad will be without several key players in the upcoming match: Traore (knee injury), Zakharyan (ankle injury), Zubimendi (knee injury) and Aramburu (yellow card accumulation) will not be able to take part in the game.
Interesting trends for betting
- Real Sociedad have kept clean sheets in two of their last four away matches.
- The team scores an average of 1.5 goals per away match.
- Real Sociedad have opened the scoring in three of their last five away games.
- In the last two head-to-head meetings with Valencia, the Basques have scored at least twice.
Probable lineup: Remiro - Tierney, Le Normand, Pacheco, Merino - Kubo, Mendes, Marin, Sorlot - Oyarzabal, Sadiku
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the last three head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half
1.76Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of the last ten head-to-head matches ended with this score
12.55Bet Corners: total over 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 2 of Valencia last 4 matches
1.99Penalty Bet - No
In four of the last six head-to-head matches, no penalties were awarded
1.25Tip and bets
In the upcoming La Liga match between Valencia and Real Sociedad, we can expect a productive game with an abundance of goals. Both teams have enough attacking potential to create many moments at the opponent goal. Valencia, despite its problems this season, always strives to play aggressively and actively in attack at home. In recent matches, the team often created dangerous moments, which can lead to goals in this match.
Real Sociedad are also in good form, having won several games in a row, and are showing a confident attacking game. They have a high level of finishing, especially in away games, where they manage to score on average more than one goal per game. The open style of play of both teams and their desire to take the three points can lead to many scoring opportunities. In addition, the statistics of head-to-head meetings also confirm that matches between these teams often have many goals. Given the attacking spirit of both sides and their current form, there is a high probability that the match will end with three or more goals.
Our betting tip is over 2.5 goals. We bet on this outcome with a coefficient of 2.15
Bet on the outcome
The match between Valencia and Real Sociedad at the Mestalla promises to be an exciting one, with a clear emphasis on the attacking play of the hosts. Valencia, despite their problems this season, have shown character in home games and always try to use the support of their fans. Real Sociedad, being strong opponents, may face difficulties on the road, especially considering their short-handed squad. Valencia have won three of their last five home games, and today match could be another opportunity to strengthen their position.
Our prediction is a victory for Valencia. We bet on it with a coefficient of 3.40
Bet on corners
The match promises to be full of attacks, especially from the hosts, who are looking to control the game and create chances near the opponent goal. Real Sociedad will not be left on the sidelines either, using their flanks to quickly go on the attack. Both teams tend to earn corner kicks thanks to their active play on the edges of the field.
Betting Tip - total corners over 9.5. This option can be found for 2.00
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