Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening in a vital encounter at the top of La Liga.

Carlos Ancelotti's men are currently second in the table, with the Basques in third and just three points behind them, meaning this game could have a real impact on Los Blancos' quest to retain the title.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad latest odds

Madrid have lost just one home league match in two years with that defeat coming to Barcelona in March 2022.

The hosts are clear favourites to record a success with bet365 offering them at 4/6 (1.66) and the draw at 14/5 (3.80).

La Real for their part are offered at 4/1 (5.00) to claim a result which would surely shake up the title race.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad first goalscorer odds

Karim Benzema is the shortest priced player to break the deadlock with the 35-year-old available at 10/3 (4.33), ahead of Rodrygo Goes at 6/1 (7.00) and Vinicius Junior at 7/1 (8.00).

For the visitors, Alexander Sorloth has scored in five consecutive La Liga games and is priced at 17/2 (9.50).

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad preview

Both these sides were in action in the Copa Del Rey in midweek with La Real beaten at the Camp Nou on Wednesday and Los Blancos taken to extra time on Thursday before overcoming Atletico Madrid.

The additional 30 minutes play plus the 24 hours fewer rest could be crucial for Madrid against an intense and physical Real Sociedad side.

Imanol Alguacil's team commit the most fouls in La Liga and they will be up for a battle despite missing some important players.

The Basques defend extremely well and they could be able to frustrate a Madrid outfit who are currently relying on individual skill rather than collective performance to get results.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad tips and predictions

Under 2.5 goals in the game is priced at 10/11 (1.91) while combining this with both teams to score 'no' sees the odds rise to 11/8 (2.37).

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