Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Real Sociedad have been steadily picking up points at home and are considered favourites for the upcoming encounter. However, Las Palmas have shown impressive scoring form in recent matches, adding intrigue to this clash. While the hosts aim to edge closer to the Champions League spots, the visitors, riding a wave of momentum, will try to thwart their efforts.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad appear to be in form, rarely making mistakes with only two defeats in ten La Liga fixtures. They boast one of the best defences in La Liga, conceding just 0.7 goals per match on average. However, their goal-scoring has been rather modest, averaging just one goal per game. As a result, their matches tend towards caution, with more than three goals being scored in just 16 occasions. This trend has also been evident in head-to-head matches with Las Palmas, where only three out of 16 meetings saw the total exceed 3.5 goals.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas are in good form, having won six of their last eight matches. Yet, they struggle on the road, losing five of eight away games. Indeed, the team have not kept a single clean sheet away from home, conceding an average of 1.88 goals per match. Nonetheless, many of their games have also remained low-scoring affairs, with a total under 3.5 recorded in ten out of 16 games. Against Real Sociedad, Las Palmas have managed to win only three of their 16 head-to-head encounters.
Real Sociedad vs Las Palmas Prediction
In this match, Real Sociedad are expected to play cautiously, focusing on ball possession and minimising mistakes. Las Palmas will look to capitalise on their chances, but their fragile defence might prove problematic. Our recommendation is to go for a combination bet.
