Sevilla vs Real Sociedad Prediction 04.11.2024 | LaLiga

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 03.11.2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla)

This round of La Liga takes place under the shadow of the recent natural disaster in Spain, but most matches will proceed as scheduled. One of the biggest talking points will be the matchup between Sevilla and Real Sociedad.

Sevilla, after several seasons of underperformance, hasn't had the best start to this campaign either. However, recent weeks have shown some progress. Sitting 10th in the table with 15 points, the team bounced back from a heavy 5-1 loss to Barcelona with a solid 2-0 win over Espanyol. Dodi Lukebakio was the standout, scoring twice in the first half to secure the result. Espanyol pressed hard after the break, but Sevilla’s experienced backline stayed firm to keep the clean sheet.

On the other hand, Real Sociedad has struggled to balance domestic and European duties this season. Despite being a consistent top-five side in recent years, they currently find themselves in 12th place after 11 matches. A surprising 2-0 home defeat to Osasuna halted a positive run, leaving fans frustrated after expecting a routine victory.

Sevilla vs Real Sociedad pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

Since Xavier Garcia Pimienta took charge at Sevilla this summer, the team has had noticeable positive changes. While the results aren’t quite what you’d expect from a seven-time Europa League winner, there are clear improvements compared to previous seasons. The defense is now made up of several young players who complement each other well, while one of the few holdovers from the starting lineups of past years, Nemanja Gudelj, has returned to his natural position in midfield. Club legend Jesús Navas, now in the twilight of his career, mostly comes off the bench. Sevilla tends to perform much better at home, making it tough even for the top Spanish sides when they visit Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. It will be interesting to see which team dictates the pace in this game.

Sevilla has won their last three league games at home, but this time they face the toughest away team in the league. Sociedad has only conceded one goal in five away matches this season, a stat that speaks volumes about their playing style. Sunday’s match is unlikely to be pretty. Expect a lot of running, tactical battles, and probably plenty of disruption. The safest bet here looks to be under 2.5 goals.