Celta Vigo are targeting their first victory of the new campaign at Anoeta. Real Sociedad will be keen to build on a positive result last time out in the only La Liga fixture on Thursday.

Real Sociedad to continue with strike duo

Álex Remiro is set to be fit for Real Sociedad, despite suffering a knock to the shoulder in his team’s 2-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday. There are no other new selection issues for the hosts, who will be without Pablo Marín and Álvaro Odriozola again due to injuries.

Pellegrino Matarazzo opted for a 4-4-2 system at the weekend, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Orri Óskarsson starting up front. Oyarzabal provided two assists, while his Icelandic strike partner scored his first goal of the season, after netting nine times in 20 La Liga appearances last term.

Take Kubo and Yangel Herrera will both earn recalls here. New signing Héctor Fort should also make the matchday squad.

Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Celta Vigo (4-4-2): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Martín, Gómez; Kubo, Herrera, Sučić, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal, Óskarsson.

Giráldez to mix things up as Celta chase first win

Borja Iglesias is the only fitness concern for Celta Vigo, and the striker has been badly missed so far. The Spain international netted 14 times in La Liga 2025/26, but is yet to feature this term.

Claudio Giráldez is expected to rotate his team following the 2-0 defeat against Athletic Club. He made four changes at half-time after a poor opening period in that match and is ready to recall Javi Rueda, Iago Aspas, Miguel Román and Hugo Álvarez.

Javi Galán will also return on the left flank. He enjoyed a successful loan spell at Osasuna last season, where he averaged 1.4 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per game in the Spanish top flight.

Celta Vigo predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad (3-4-2-1): Radu; Lago, Starfelt, Alonso; Rueda, Román, Febas, Galán; Aspas, Álvarez; Durán.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 1.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.26 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Celta Vigo
  • 22Bet Booking Code: MM4BP

Key stats:

  • Four of the past five meetings between these clubs have finished with two or more goals.
  • 79% of Real Sociedad’s matches in La Liga 2025/26 saw both teams score.
  • La Real’s league games last season averaged 3.16 goals per 90 minutes.

Real Sociedad conceded 61 league goals last term, which was the joint-worst defensive record. However, they do take risks under Matarazzo, and they have two capable finishers in the shape of Óskarsson and Oyarzabal.

Celta Vigo haven’t produced their best football yet, but there is more to come from the Galicians. Their league fixtures averaged 2.73 goals per game last season. Backing over 1.5 goals is a safe pick, given both coaches will target all three points.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Real Sociedad to win or draw & Both teams to score
  • Odds: 2.25 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 2VNBP

16 of Real Sociedad’s last 20 home outings in La Liga have seen both sides find the back of the net. Their return of just three points from three matches so far is partly the result of some tough fixtures.

By contrast, Celta have benefitted from a kinder schedule, so their tally of one point is more concerning. Backing the hosts to avoid defeat and both teams to score offers value.

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals (1.26) — Real Sociedad 2-1 Celta Vigo