Real Sociedad are gradually gaining momentum and consolidating their position in the top half of the standings, whereas Elche are struggling and cannot put an end to their poor run.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have recovered and put together a six-match unbeaten run. Over this spell, Pellegrino Matarazzo's side have scored eight goals. However, the defensive problems have not gone away: both teams have scored in seven consecutive league matches. At the same time, the hosts look solid at home, with three matches unbeaten, including two big wins against Barcelona (2:1) and Celta de Vigo (3:1). At their own stadium, they give their opponents plenty of opportunities and in nine home matches both teams have scored.
Elche
Elche are going through another downturn. Eder Sarabia's side lost to Barcelona (1:3) and have gone five league matches without a win (two draws and three defeats). Although their attack looks decent with 30 goals scored, the defence remains the weak link: they make positional mistakes too often, leading to 32 goals conceded, especially away from home. On their travels, the visitors have not won a single match this season — 0 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats, the worst record in La Liga.
Real Sociedad vs Elche Prediction
Real Sociedad have dominated recent meetings with Elche, recording six wins and one draw in the last seven head-to-heads. In the autumn the teams drew 1:1, but the hosts had the upper hand for most of the game, even though they only equalised late on from the penalty spot. Both teams are strong in attack but have plenty of problems in defence. We expect an open game in which both teams find the net.
