10/24/2025
real sociedad VS sevilla
🎯 Match Context
A crucial clash in La Liga 2025-26: Real Sociedad host Sevilla at the Reale Arena, with Real Sociedad under serious pressure and Sevilla looking to build momentum.
Real Sociedad sit in the relegation zone, with just 1 win in their first 9 games: W1 D3 L5, scoring 8 and conceding 13.
Sevilla are more stable: W4 D1 L4 from 9 games, with 16 goals scored and 14 conceded.
Previous meeting: Sevilla won 1-0 in March 2025 at the same venue.
🔍 Key Storylines
For Real Sociedad, this is a must-win if they’re to climb out of trouble. Their home form is shaky: only one win in last three at home, scoring just ~0.67 goals per home game in recent matches.
For Sevilla, their away record and recent performances give them an edge. They’ve shown more consistency and a sharper edge in attack recently.
Tactical contrast: Real Sociedad prefer possession-based build-up but struggle to convert chances. Sevilla lean more direct, with good efficiency in transition.
👥 Player/Matchups to Watch
Real’s key attacking outlet: Mikel Oyarzabal, who must be involved if Sociedad are to threaten.
Sevilla have the edge on conversion and away form; their ability to exploit Real’s defensive vulnerabilities could be decisive.
📊 Prediction Summary
Most previews favour Sevilla to win:
Probability of Sevilla win ~53%.
Expected score: Real Sociedad 1-2 Sevilla.
Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals is a plausible scenario given the defensive issues of Real and attacking potential of Sevilla.
📌 The Big Picture
This match feels like a turning point for Real Sociedad: a third straight home defeat could deepen the crisis. Meanwhile, Sevilla could use this as a springboard for a strong season push. Expect intensity, pressure, and potentially a scoreline that trades defensive frailties for attacking ambition.