Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Prediction: La Liga Match on 17.12.2023

Two sides that are separated by three points in the current standings will clash in La Liga on Sunday, as Real Sociedad go in search of a second straight win. Real Betis will be the visitors after winning twice across their last five in the Spanish top flight.

 

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There should be an interesting fixture in La Liga on Sunday, as two sides in direct competition for a European place clash. Real Sociedad will come into the weekend with an advantage over their rivals after winning three of their last four. Meanwhile, that run of form sees them sitting sixth in the standings. A victory this weekend could see them move up to fifth in the table. 

The Spanish club will be looking to finish in the Champions League spots once again this term, but they are already five points adrift of Barcelona. But, they could be good value to continue their fine recent run of form after claiming a 3-0 success on the road at Villarreal last Saturday. Sociedad were excellent in that fixture, and they took the game away from their rivals in a stunning eight-minute period before the break following goals from Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, and Takefusa Kubo.

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Real Betis are unlikely to be overwhelmed by this fixture on Sunday, as they come into the round after going five without defeat. They have been in excellent form in La Liga, and that is evident from the fact that they have suffered just two defeats in 16 outings in 2023-24. But, a run will see them move level on points with Sociedad this weekend. 

Betis would have taken confidence from their recent outing in the top flight, as they battled back to land a draw at home against Real Madrid. Despite having less of the possession in that fixture, they netted the equalising goal with just over 20 minutes remaining through Aitor Ruibal. 

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Head to Head

Three of the last five league meetings between Sociedad and Betis have ended in draws. That includes a 0-0 stalemate in the previous meeting in April 2023. Betis won this exact fixture last term by a 2-0 scoreline. 

Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Prediction

There is little to separate these sides in La Liga at present, and a cagey fixture could be set for this weekend. However, the narrow preference is for Sociedad to claim a home win to close the gap on the top four.

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