La Liga Preview: Real Sociedad VS Deportivo Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]:
1. Real Sociedad are undoubtedly motivated to defend their home field in this game.
2. Jon Martin and Brais Mendez both scored in the last game, helping the team secure a win.
3. Real Sociedad won 2-0 over Levante UD in the last game, returning to the winning way.
4. Real Sociedad won 3 home games in a row and were on a 9-game unbeaten run, including against powerhouses like Barcelona.
5. Real Sociedad scored 9 goals in the last 5 games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
 

[(Real Sociedad) Weakness]:
1. Real Sociedad conceded 7 goals in the last 5 games, averaging over 1 goal per game.
2. Real Sociedad won only one of the last 5 meetings between the two teams, placing them at a disadvantage.
 

[(Deportivo Alaves) Strength]:
1. Deportivo Alaves are eager to grab points in this game even on the road.
2. Antonio Martinez and Lucas Boye both scored a goal in the last game, helping the team tie the game.
3. Deportivo Alaves drew 2-2 with CA Osasuna in the last home game and were on a 3-game unbeaten run.
4. Deportivo Alaves scored 9 goals in the last 5 games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
 

[(Deportivo Alaves) Weakness]:
1. Deportivo Alaves won only 3 of their 15 away games this season, losing 10 of them.
2. Deportivo Alaves conceded 11 goals in the last 5 games, with an average of over 2 goals per game.
 

[Tips]:
This is a clash between a strong home team and a weak away team.

Real Sociedad are on a 9-game unbeaten run at home, showing fit form.

Deportivo Alaves lost 10 of their 15 away games, indicating poor form.

Considering the two teams' form and performances at home and away, Real Sociedad have the upper hand.

Thus, Real Sociedad are expected to win this home game.
 

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