TIPS - Real Madrid VS Real Sociedad

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Real Madrid CF currently sit 2nd in La Liga, trailing leaders FC Barcelona by just a single point. This clash against mid-table Real Sociedad is a pivotal battle for Real Madrid to keep the pressure on the summit and consolidate their title ambitions; the team's motivation is beyond doubt.
2. Real Madrid CF won the last 6 league games and picked up 18 points, showing overwhelming offense and defense.
3. Real Madrid CF have an amazing record of 10 wins and 1 loss in their 11 home games this season, with a high home win rate of 90.9%.
4. Real Madrid CF scored 15 goals in the last 6 games, averaging over 2 goals per game, featuring full attack.
5. Real Madrid CF conceded only 2 goals in the last 6 games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game. This season, they conceded only 18 goals in 23 rounds, making them the best defensive team in La Liga.
6. Real Madrid CF won 2-1 over Real Sociedad on the road this season. In the last 10 encounters, the former recorded 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
 

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Real Madrid CF playmaker Jude Bellingham will be sidelined due to injury, while winger Rodrygo, and defenders Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao, will be unavailable for this match.
2. Real Madrid CF won only 4 of the previous 10 games and lost the last 2 home ones in AH.
 

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]:
1. Real Sociedad currently rank in 8th place, sitting just three points adrift of the European football zone, meaning their hopes for a continental spot remain very much alive. Despite the daunting task of challenging a top-tier giant in scintillating form, they possess a strong determination to snatch points.
2. Real Sociedad achieved 4 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 league games, with a win rate of 66.7%, taking 14 points.
3. Real Sociedad won the previous 6 games and the last 4 away matches in AH.
 

[(Real Sociedad) Weakness]:
1. Real Sociedad starting forwards Takefusa Kubo and Goncalo Guedes will miss the match due to injury, while midfielder Brais Mendez will be suspended due to a red card. Another midfielder Ander Barrenetxea is unavailable for this match.
2. Real Sociedad only won two, drew five, and lost four in their 11 away matches this season, with a low away win rate of 18.2%.
3. Real Sociedad scored only 12 goals in 11 away games, with their scoring efficiency away being far inferior to that at home.
4. Real Sociedad conceded 14 goals and kept only 2 clean sheets in 11 away games. Facing Real Madrid CF's formidable home offense, they will be under immense pressure on defense away from home.
5. Real Sociedad lost the previous 2 encounters against Real Madrid CF and won only once in the last 6 away meetings, without any mental advantage.
 

[Tips]:
Real Madrid CF are currently at the pinnacle of their season, having secured six consecutive league victories with an average winning margin of over two goals.

They have demonstrated impeccable dominance on both ends of the pitch.

At the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, their home win rate has reached a staggering 90.9%.

In contrast, while Real Sociedad maintained a decent unbeaten run lately, their away win rate stands at less than 20%.

Should the home side break the deadlock early, the suspense of this match will quickly evaporate, and the goal margin is highly likely to widen to two or more.

Therefore, Real Madrid are expected to secure a dominant victory at home by at least a two-goal margin.
 

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