Real Sociedad will be looking to tighten their grip on a spot in the Champions League places on Friday evening, as they travel to Osasuna. The hosts come into the match in solid recent form after winning two of their last three.
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Real Sociedad would have been aiming for a Champions League spot before a ball was kicked this season, and they are edging toward achieving that goal. They come into this fixture sitting fourth in the standings, and they hold a six-point advantage over Real Betis. However, their form has taken some knocks in recent weeks, as they have lost twice over their previous four matches in the Spanish top flight.
However, they looked back to somewhere near their best last weekend, as they claimed a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano. Sociedad responded extremely well after going 1-0 down, as they turned the game on its head. Alexander Sorloth netted the equalising goal, before an own goal allowed Sociedad to take maximum points.
Osasuna is also enjoying a fine campaign in La Liga this term, and they may yet make a late charge for a European spot. They currently sit eighth in the standings, but they are six points adrift of the top six spots in the Spanish top flight. But, they come into this match in good confidence after winning two of their last three.
They have also lost just once across their previous four matches in the league. Osasuna showcased their quality last weekend, as they battled to a well-deserved victory at home against Real Betis. Ante Budimir scored twice within the opening eleven minutes of that match, while Jon Moncayola also found the net in the opening 41 minutes.
Osasuna vs Real Sociedad Head to Head
Real Sociedad has an excellent recent record in this fixture, as they have won each of their last four matches against Osasuna. They are also unbeaten in the previous 13 league matches between the sides. Osasuna’s latest win against Sociedad was recorded in May 2012.
Osasuna vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Osasuna has been in fine recent form, but their record against Sociedad in previous seasons has been exceptionally poor. For that reason, we will be siding with the away team maintaining their dominance against their rivals on Friday with a fifth straight win to move clear in the battle for Champions League qualification.
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