Real Madrid

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Real Sociedad

Predictions & Betting Tips

Madrid must master the San Sebastian side

Real Madrid’s season may have petered out without a trophy and Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be desperate to end the campaign on a high when they take on Real Sociedad on Saturday afternoon. The hosts are the clear favorites to win this game at odds of -212 with La Real the big underdogs at +650. The visitors have won five, drawn four and lost nine of their 18 La Liga away games this term, averaging just 0.83 goals per game and conceding 1.33 per game on their travels. In contrast, Real have lost only two of their 18 home La Liga fixtures, winning 15 and drawing once, and have conceded just 19 goals in front of their own fans. Los Merengues are currently second in the table with 81 points from 37 games, while Sociedad are 11th with 46 points from the same number of matches. This Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad preview sets the stage for what could be an intriguing encounter between two teams with different ambitions at this stage of the season.

Los Merengues have the firepower to outgun Sociedad

Ancelotti’s system is to press high, control the game and suffocate teams with his team’s superior technical quality and that’s what we expect to see again on Saturday. Kylian Mbappe is in red-hot form for Madrid with 29 goals in 33 La Liga matches. Vinicius Jr. continues to be a constant creative force for Madrid with his pace and dribbling skills. But Mikel Oyarzabal remains Sociedad's main threat, while Takefusa Kubo adds some flair and unpredictability in attack. Our Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad prediction focuses on the attacking firepower on both sides, as Real Madrid have been strong at home in La Liga and will expect to walk away with the win against Sociedad on Saturday. But the visitors are a good team that can pull off a surprise, as they did in March 2025 when they pulled off a 2-1 win over Real Madrid. This is why our Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad betting tips highlight the potential for both teams to score and a closely contested match.

La Real can be giant-killers on occasion

Imanol Alguacil’s side can adapt their game plan to suit any situation and are usually cautious and reactive, but they have also failed to claim victory in their last three away trips to face Real Madrid. However, they should be able to get a few shots off against this Madrid side that has shown defensive solidity lately, so our second Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad prediction is for BTTS Yes at -117 here.