The hosts are positioned in the unenviable 15th place, separated by 7 points from the relegation zone. Let's not forget that there are nine rounds left until the end of the season, so nothing is decided.
The guests from San Sebastian are fighting an irreconcilable battle for the top 4. Sociedad is having a very strong season and will fight to the last for a place in the Champions League zone.
There are two questions in front of Real Sociedad's coach. Injured Ander Barenechea and Luca Sangali will miss the match, as well as the punished Mikel Merino. The only absentee from the Alaves group is Fernando Pacheco.
In recent direct rivalries, Real Sociedad has a tangible advantage. Alaves failed to sign in the previous four meetings between them, losing three of them and one ended in a draw.
Given the current standings and ambitions of the teams involved, it will not be a surprise if Real Sociedad achieve another success. However, Alaves has something to show, so I will approach cautiously and bet on an under, under 2.5 goals. The market has been crowned with success in 5 of the last 6 direct matches.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.66 Bet365
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