Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 1st round of the Spanish Primera on August 26, 2026, Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad. The visitors will try to cause problems for the favorites.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Team News and Expert Analysis
The giants from "Santiago Bernabéu" last lost at the end of the season before last, after which they parted ways with Ancelotti. However, in 2025/2026, with Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa, the club failed to win a single trophy. As a result, Mourinho was brought back as head coach in the summer, and a large-scale transfer campaign followed. José’s new debut came away against Espanyol. There, it could have been a slip, but thanks to a goal from Espi, they snatched a 2-1 victory.
The club from San Sebastián, after a decline the previous season, tried to improve in 2025/2026. But things only started to work out after Matarazzo took over as manager in the winter. In the spring, their focus shifted to the cup, and that bet paid off: they took the trophy. In La Liga, having relaxed, they finished only tenth with 46 points. This season, they started on Betis’ turf. Failing to score, they conceded the only goal in the 63rd minute and ultimately lost.
The stars from the capital had impressive stats last season despite winning nothing: with an average of 2.03 goals scored per match, they conceded only 0.92. The cup holders in the league had almost equal goal stats: 1.55 scored and 1.61 conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad
The Madrid side won seven of the last eight matches. In the other, a cup tie, they lost but scored in extra time and progressed further.
The home side are justifiably considered clear favorites. We recommend betting on their victory with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Key Stats and Trends
- Real Madrid have won four matches in a row
- Real Sociedad have lost four consecutive times
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Possible Starting Lineups
Real Madrid play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Courtois - Carreras, Heisen, Konaté, Dumfries - Valverde, Bernardo Silva - Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Güler - Mbappe
Real Sociedad play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Remiro - Martin, Zubeldia, Gomez, Aramburu - Soler, Herrera - Barrenetxea, Sučić, Kubo - Óskarsson
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