Real Sociedad vs Leganes Prediction 23.02.2025 | LaLiga

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Sunday, 23rd, February 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Reale Arena (San Sebastian)

Determined to reignite their European push, Real Sociedad prepares to host Leganes at the Reale Arena in Sunday night's LaLiga Round 24 clash.

Since Imanol Alguacil took the helm back in the 2018-19 campaign, the Basque side has never endured such a lackluster spell in Spain’s top flight, and with their hopes of a top-four finish all but fading, it seems they have already conceded defeat in the race, sitting a hefty 14 points adrift of Athletic Bilbao in fourth place. While Champions League football is out of reach this season, Real Sociedad still have a realistic shot at securing a European spot, as they sit just four points away from UEFA’s third-tier competition, but unless they manage to turn around their league form and build momentum in the final stretch, they could ultimately fall short of their objective.

As last season's Segunda Division champions, Leganes are leaving everything on the pitch and battling fiercely for every point in their quest to outlast the competition in the relegation scrap and avoid an immediate return to the second tier. However, Los Pepineros are feeling the pressure due to their close proximity to the relegation zone, as they sit just one point above the red line and with a meager 24-point tally from as many league matches, they know a quick turnaround in form is crucial to avoid deeper trouble and preserve their top-flight status.

Real Sociedad vs Leganes Betting Tips : REAL SOCIEDAD TO WIN

Both sides have been out of sorts in Spain's top division recently, but with a full-strength squad and home advatange, the Basque club are offered the perfect opportunity to get all the points and keep their hopes of European qualification alive. Otherwise, Real Sociedad received a big boost of confidence ahead of Sunday's LaLiga contest after they hammered Danish side Midtjylland 5-2 in midweek to run out 7-3 aggregate winners and seal their spot in the UEFA Europa League's last 16. On the plus side, Imanol Alguacil's side have been a real force to be reckoned with when they play at their Reale Arena home, as they welcome Leganes with a run of four straight home wins, not to mention that they've turned 10 of their last 12 competitive fixtures on their turf into success. In contrast, Leganes' recent form does not bode well as they head into an extremely difficult away fixture, as they’ve failed to win in five consecutive matches, conceding at least two goals in each of their last three outings. Given the circumstances, we see this as the perfect opening for Real Sociedad to secure a crucial victory and steer their European ambitions back on course.