The 2022-2023 edition of La Liga returns to action this weekend, with Real Sociedad close to Gennaro Gattuso’s Valencia on Sunday at the Estadio Anoeta.
Valencia are currently 10th in La Liga and have not been consistent so far this season. Los Che lost 1-0 to Barcelona in their previous match and should bounce back this weekend.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, are currently fifth in the table and have been very impressive this season. La Real lost 2-0 to Real Betis last week and have something to prove in this match.
Prediction
Valencia have shown signs of improvement under Gennaro Gattuso but have been inconsistent in La Liga. Los Che have good players and have to accept their recent slump.
Real Sociedad have faced an injury crisis this season and must dig deep to keep their top four hopes alive. The two teams are currently playing on equal footing and a tie is very likely this weekend.
Sociedad 2 – 2 Valencia
Head-to-head
Looking at the previous head-to-head meeting on August 17, 2019, it was a draw between these two clubs. Real Sociedad won one of these matches and Valencia 1 and 4 drew after 90 minutes of play.
During this match 10 goals were scored, of which 6 were by Tkkuri-urdin and 4 by Los Che. The average number of goals scored per match is 1.67 goals.
The last league match between these clubs was the 23rd in La Liga, which ended 0–0 against Real Sociedad de Valencia on 6 February 2022. In this match “Valencia” had 40% possession, 15 shots and 3 shots.
Real Sociedad made eight attempts and scored two goals.
Line-up
Aychen Muñoz (torn ligament), Mikel Oyarzabal (torn sacrum), Martin Merkelanz (knee injury), Ander Barrenetsea (muscular problem), Takefusa Kubo (shoulder injury), Umar Sadiq (torn cruciate ligament), David Silva (hamstring), Momo Joe (hamstring injury) cannot replace Real Sociedad manager Immanol Alguacil.
Valencia champion Gennaro Gattuso has only one health issue to worry about in a healthy squad. Jaume Domenech (sprained knee) is absent from this match.
Betting tips
- Conclusion – Draw
- Game to score over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Valencia to score first – Yes
- Alexander Sorloth to score – Yes
Where to watch
La Liga matches are available on Voot.