Real Sociedad are looking to get their second straight win in La Liga, as they face Deportivo Alaves, who remains winless in the contest. These two clubs opened their 2024-25 campaign differently, giving them the momentum they are right now. Sociedad did not open their campaign on a positive note, losing on their opener. Fortunately, Sociedad bounced back, and won their previous match, and are now aiming for their second straight win. On the other hand, Alaves remains to be winless in their campaign, losing their opener and drawing their second match. Now that Alaves are off for another match, they are looking to finally claim a win in La Liga. The meeting between these two teams is on August 29, 2024, at 3:30 AM (GMT+8).
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad aims for a top-six finish this season after finishing sixth last season. However, they have lost key defender Robin Le Normand to Atletico Madrid and are set to bid farewell to midfielder Mikel Merino, who is on the brink of a move to Arsenal. Despite this, they have retained Martin Zubimendi, who scored a late consolation in their surprise opening-day defeat to Rayo Vallecano. In their away game against newly-promoted Espanyol, Take Kubo scored an 80th-minute winner. Real Sociedad hopes to add to their points tally on Wednesday, having avoided defeat in their previous six competitive meetings with Alaves.
Real Sociedad is without Arsen Zakharyan, Ander Barrenetxea, Aritz Elustondo, Jon Pacheco, and Kubo due to injury issues. They could miss midweek fixtures with knee and ankle injuries.
Deportivo Alaves
Alaves are in La Liga for a second consecutive season after avoiding a relegation fight last term. They finished in 10th place with 46 points from 38 matches, their first top-half finish in the league since 2016-17. However, Alaves has experienced significant player turnover and may struggle to match last season’s heights. Their first two matches yielded a solitary point. El Glorioso lost 2-1 against Celta Vigo and a goalless draw with Real Betis, extending their unbeaten home run to five league matches. Alaves will now focus on a trip to Reale Arena to claim their first win against Real Sociedad since June 2020 and their first head-to-head away victory since December 2018.
Sedlar suspension may prompt Moussa Diarra to play central defence alongside Abdel Abqar, while Luis Garcia may introduce Hugo Novoa, Carlos Benavidez, Luka Romero, and Jon Guridi.
Prediction:
Real Sociedad
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