Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad to the Bernabeu on Thursday evening in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Zinedine Zidane's men come into the game high on confidence after a 1-0 derby win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday maintained their three-point lead at the top of La Liga and extended their unbeaten run to 21 matches.
La Real, meanwhile, were beaten 2-1 at struggling Leganes at the weekend and despite playing some attractive football, the Basques have now lost three of their last four league matches.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Latest Odds
Real Madrid won the most recent league meeting between the two sides, emerging victorious at the Bernabeu 3-1 back in November, and bet365 price another success for Los Blancos at 4/9 (1.44).
La Real, however, did win both league clashes last season against the side from the Spanish capital and they are offered at 11/2 (6.50) with the draw at 15/4 (4.75).
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The hosts are without long-term absentees Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard, although both are closing in on returns from their respective injuries. Gareth Bale could make a return to the matchday squad after three games out.
La Real have long-term injury absentees of their own with Asier Illarramendi and David Zurutuza both still out, but Mikel Merino should return in midfield.
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Imanol Alguacil's side have won many plaudits this season for their fluid attacking style of play, which has brought them 37 goals in La Liga this term - the fourth-most in the division.
Thursday night, though, sees them face the most effective defensive unit in the Spanish top flight, with Real Madrid having conceded just 13 in 22 league matches.
That is Los Blancos' best ever defensive record at this stage of the league season in their 118-year history and seven clean sheets in their last 10 competitive games is a highly impressive feat.
This being a one-off tie with the possibility of extra time and penalties means it should be a pretty tight affair, and opposing a high-scoring game makes plenty of sense.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Tips and Predictions
Under 2.5 goals is available at 6/5 (2.20) and looks an interesting option given Madrid's superb defensive form.
At the other end of the pitch, Zidane's side have been effective rather than prolific, meaning that we should not expect them to rack up the goals.
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Under 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) for a 1.5pt stake with bet365 