Match Prediction Real Sociedad Vs Anderlecht
Real Sociedad will host RSC Anderlecht in a crucial Europa League clash at Anoeta Stadium on October 3, 2024. With both teams looking to secure vital points, this encounter promises to be a captivating showdown.
📊 Team Performance
Real Sociedad enters this match after a solid 3-0 victory over Valencia in La Liga, showcasing their attacking prowess. The goals from Takefusa Kubo and Orri Steinn Óskarsson highlighted their offensive capabilities. However, despite this recent success, Sociedad has experienced a mixed bag of results in their last few home matches, suffering three losses in four outings and being involved in 50% draws in their recent six fixtures.
On the other hand, Anderlecht has been in fine form in the Europa League, maintaining a perfect record with wins in all their matches so far. However, their overall form has been less impressive, with a recent 1-1 draw against Dender in the First Division A. Despite the draw, Anderlecht has shown resilience, scoring five times in their last six matches while conceding six.
📰 Team News
Real Sociedad will be missing several key players: Álvaro Odriozola (ankle injury), Arsen Zakharyan (tendon tear), and Hamari Traoré (cruciate ligament tear) will not feature in this match. Coach Imanol Alguacil is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation, likely starting with Alex Remiro, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Martín Zubimendi, J. López Carballo, Takefusa Kubo, Luka Sucic, Enzo Barrenechea, Mikel Oyarzabal, Sergio Gomez, and Jon Aramburu.
Anderlecht, managed by David Hubert, will also face injury issues, with Thorgan Hazard (cruciate ligament tear), Francis Amuzu (hamstring injury), Marco Kana (minor knock), and Jan Vertonghen (Achilles tendon problems) unavailable for selection. Anderlecht is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Colin Coosemans, Killian Sardella, Jan-Carlo Simic, Zanka, Moussa N'Diaye, Leander Dendoncker, Anders Dreyer, Mario Stroeykens, Yari Verschaeren, Samuel Edozie, and Kasper Dolberg.
🔮 Prediction
Real Sociedad is likely to dominate possession and create numerous goal-scoring opportunities against an Anderlecht side that may struggle to capitalize on their chances. While the home side is expected to control the game, Anderlecht could still find a way to score.
Our prediction leans towards a narrow 1-0 victory for Real Sociedad, reflecting their home advantage and recent form.
💵 Betting Odds
The current odds for the match are as follows:
Experts recommend considering betting on under 2.5 goals for this match, given both teams’ scoring trends.
💡 Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 in favor of Real Sociedad
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
- Both Teams to Score: No
As both teams prepare for this exciting Europa League clash, fans can expect an intense match at Anoeta Stadium.
