Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Match Analysis and Prediction

5 years ago 848

Fifth take on sixth in La Liga as Real Betis travel to Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad in the opening fixture of the division’s Matchday 32 on Friday night with kickoff at 22:00.

The two have made impressive campaigns in La Liga this season and are both battling for top-four finishes with Real Betis sitting fifth on 56 points from 31 matches, just one point outside the top-four; wile Real Sociedad sit sixth on 54 points, just two behind Betis and three outside the Champions League places.

Both will therefore be looking to clench all the three points in the Friday clash, although they are really evenly matched at the moment and could easily settle for a share of the spoils. Both have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five La Liga matches and are both coming off back-to-back league victories, with Sociedad edging Espanyol and Elche, while Betis beat Osasuna and Cadiz.

However, Real Sociedad have not won any of their last three games against Real Betis, conceding 11 goals while scoring just one in the process. Sociedad have lost twice to Betis this season in La Liga and Copa Del Rey, going down 4-0 on both occasions, home and away. This is a massive confidence booster for the visitors who might fancy their chances.

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis head to head

Both sides have met in 49 encounters since 1994 with Real Betis claiming 18 victories while Real Sociedad have claimed 16 victories and there have been 15 draws.