Real Sociedad welcome Real Madrid to the Reale Arena on Saturday for a La Liga clash that puts two sides in very different form. Sociedad are still searching for their first win of the season after two draws and a narrow defeat to Real Oviedo, leaving them 16th in the table.
Madrid, under new boss Xabi Alonso, have started strongly with three straight victories and sit top of the league before the start of this year's Champions League.
The spotlight will be on Mikel Oyarzabal and Carlos Soler to spark a turnaround for the hosts, while Los Blancos aim to extend their perfect start. Here’s a look at the prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds for this matchup.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid prediction
It’s difficult to look past Real Madrid given their perfect start and Real Sociedad’s struggles to find a first win. Back Los Blancos to continue their winning run and pile more pressure on the home side at the Reale Arena.
The Sporting News’ Score Prediction:
Real Sociedad 1-3 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid are clear favourites for the title after three wins from three.
- Sociedad remain winless and sit near the bottom of the table.
- Most of the favourite correct score bets for Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid are best priced with Dafabet.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid football team lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up.
Real Sociedad predicted lineup to play Real Madrid
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Remiro (GK) — Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz — Mendez, Gorrotxategi — Kubo, Marin, Barrenetxea — Oyarzabal
Injured: O. Óskarsson, Y. Herrera
Suspended: None
Real Madrid predicted lineup to play Real Sociedad
(4-3-3, right to left)
Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras — Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler — Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius
Injured: Endrick, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, Andriy Lunin
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid latest odds, correct score betting
Dafabet lists Real Madrid as clear favourites for the clash at the Reale Arena, priced at 1.61 for the win. Real Sociedad are outsiders at 5.80, while the draw sits at 4.15.
The odds reflect Madrid’s perfect start under Xabi Alonso and Sociedad’s ongoing struggles to find form in La Liga.
Result | Odds* | Bet with |
Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid | 7.57 | |
Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid | 7.81 | |
Real Sociedad 1-3 Real Madrid | 12.37 | |
Real Sociedad 0-3 Real Madrid | 11.87 |
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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid team news
- Takefusa Kubo likely to start: The Japanese playmaker is expected to feature in Sociedad’s attacking trio, providing creativity and pace on the flanks.
- Ander Barrenetxea to continue: Barrenetxea should retain his spot on the wing alongside Mikel Oyarzabal, forming Sociedad’s main counter-attacking threat.
- Madrid’s attacking trio intact: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Mastantuono are expected to start for Real Madrid, supported by Valverde, Tchouameni, and Guler in midfield under Xabi Alonso’s high-press system.
How to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, September 13
- Venue: Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain
- Time: 7:45 p.m. IST
- TV/Stream: Fancode app and website