Real Sociedad are in a good position to finish the season in a European spot this season. However, they will need to maintain their recent good form this weekend to solidify their position in the Europa League positions.
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The end to the La Liga season is a crucial period for Real Sociedad, as they will be aiming to finish in the Europa League places. They currently hold the final position, as they sit in sixth place. Sociedad have a healthy advantage in their battle against Villarreal, as they are six points clear of their rivals coming into the action this weekend.
They have also been in much better form that their rivals in the league over recent weeks, as Sociedad have won two of their previous three, and have lost just once in their last five. Meanwhile, Villarreal have suffered three defeats in their last four.
Sociedad’s impressive form continued last weekend, as they picked up a 14th win in La Liga this season against Espanyol. It was a dramatic finish to the match, as Alexander Isak scored the winning goal in the game in the sixth minute of injury time from the penalty spot.
Elche will still be looking for the points to confirm their safety in the Spanish top-flight this season. They come into this fixture sitting 15th in the standings, as they have lost four of their previous five. During that run, they have picked up just one victories.
They remain six clear of the relegation places, but they will be extremely keen to bounce back to winning ways to help in their fight to avoid the drop. Elche were beaten in their most recent fixture by Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. On that occasion, they suffered a 2-1 defeat on the road.
Elche vs Real Sociedad Head to Head
Sociedad have recorded three straight wins against Elche coming into this fixture. They have kept clean sheets in all three wins, and have scored a total of six goals. Elche’s last win against Sociedad came way back in April 2015. However, they were relegated at the end of that campaign.
Elche vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Sociedad’s last minute winner against Espanyol on Monday would have given them great confidence, and we expect them to build on that this weekend. I find it challenging to see past Sociedad taking the points on the road.
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