Real Madrid's Dominance at Home
Real Madrid enters this fixture with a formidable home record, having won 10 out of 11 matches this season at the Santiago Bernabéu. Their recent form is impressive, with a six-match winning streak in La Liga and a string of victories in the UEFA Champions League. Despite the absence of Vinicius Junior due to suspension, the team boasts a wealth of attacking talent, including Kylian Mbappé, who has been in scintillating form with 22 goals this season. Real Madrid's ability to score late in matches, with 28% of their goals coming between the 76th and 90th minutes, could be a decisive factor in breaking down Real Sociedad's defense.
Real Sociedad's Resilience
Real Sociedad, under the astute management of Imanol Alguacil, has shown resilience in recent matches, remaining unbeaten in their last nine games. Their away form has been solid, with no losses in their last five away fixtures. Key player Alexander Sørloth has been pivotal in their attack, contributing significantly to their goal tally. However, Real Sociedad's defense has been porous, conceding in each of their last 11 matches, which could be a vulnerability against Real Madrid's potent offense.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, Real Madrid has dominated this fixture, winning 20 out of 31 home encounters against Real Sociedad. The goal difference of 79-38 in favor of Real Madrid underscores their superiority. Last season, Real Madrid secured comfortable 2-0 victories in both home and away matches against Real Sociedad. The average number of goals in meetings between these teams is 3.2, suggesting a high-scoring affair is likely.
Prediction and Betting Insights
Given Real Madrid's superior home form and attacking prowess, they are favorites to secure a victory in this match. However, Real Sociedad's ability to score in 10 consecutive matches suggests they could find the net, making a 'both teams to score' scenario plausible. The projected odds for a Real Madrid win are 1.60, while the odds for both teams to score are 1.75. With Real Madrid's historical dominance and current form, a home win with both teams scoring seems the most likely outcome.
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