The battle for Champions League qualification continues in La Liga in midweek, as Real Sociedad look to strengthen their hold on fourth. Sociedad currently sits five points clear of Villarreal with just three matches remaining on the La Liga schedule.
Almeria will be the visitors this week, as they chase a second straight win, which could lift them up to 13th in the La Liga standings. You can find the latest La Liga odds and our Real Sociedad vs Almeria prediction below.
Real Sociedad vs. Almeria Information
Real Sociedad vs Almeria
Location of the Game: Reale Arena, Sociedad, Spain.
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 23. 1:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Real Sociedad vs. Almeria Recent Scores
Before making a Real Sociedad vs Almeria prediction, it is worth examining the head-to-head record. Sociedad comes into this fixture having gone two without defeat against Almeria. They also landed a 2-0 win in the previous encounter between the sides.
However, this exact fixture was won by the away side on the last occasion it was staged in La Liga, with Almeria picking up a 2-1 win back in September 2014. But, that remains their only win in three previous visits to Sociedad.
Real Sociedad vs. Almeria Betting Analysis
Real Sociedad Facts To Know
The end of the season will likely spark celebrations for Sociedad, as they are edging toward securing their spot in next season’s Champions League. They currently sit five points clear of Villarreal, which means that their place in the top four could be assured as early as Wednesday evening. Sociedad comes into this fixture in fine recent form, as they have gone five without defeat in La Liga.
Their La Liga ranking could yet improve before the end of the season, as victories in all three remaining matches could see them overtake Real Madrid in the battle for third. Sociedad picked up a famous win in their previous match, as they registered a 2-1 win at the Nou Camp against Barcelona. Goals in that success were netted by Mikel Merino and Alexander Sorloth.
Almeria Facts To Know
Almeria will be looking to avoid a nervy end to the season, as their top-flight status still isn’t assured. They come into this fixture with a four-point advantage over the bottom three places, and one more victory will likely be enough for them to secure their La Liga status for another season. They have been slightly inconsistent over their previous five matches in the league, as they have won three and lost twice.
Over that period, they have failed to register back-to-back wins, as they have suffered a loss after every win that they have achieved. They also come into this match after picking up a victory in their previous match. Almeria produced one of their best performances of the season in their most recent outing, with Lazaro scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 home win over Mallorca.
Updates
Chumi will likely be missing for this fixture for Almeria, while Kaiky Melo and Martin Svidersky are out until the start of next season. Meanwhile, Sociedad could welcome back David Silva on Tuesday. However, Brais Mendez and Sadiq Umar remain out.
Real Sociedad vs. Almeria Betting Preview
Moneyline
- Real Sociedad: -225
- Almeria: +600
- Draw: +350
Handicap
- Real Sociedad (-1): +120
- Almeria (+1): +162
Over/Under Total
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-150) Under 2.5 (+120)
Real Sociedad vs. Almeria Betting Prediction
This is an important match for both sides, and it’s hard to overlook the stakes before making a Real Sociedad vs Almeria prediction. However, the hosts have been in excellent form over recent months, and this could be the night that they finally secure a top-four finish.
We expect a cagey opening to the match, but we find it challenging to overlook Sociedad registering a comfortable win.
- Pick: Real Sociedad (-1) (+120)
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