Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview

Real Sociedad is set to face Celta Vigo in an exciting La Liga encounter this Sunday at the Anoeta Stadium. Both teams are entering the match in strong form, aiming to improve their standings in Spain’s top flight.

Current Standings

Real Sociedad sits ninth in the La Liga table, trailing sixth-placed Real Betis by eight points. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo occupies seventh place with 32 points from 20 matches, level with Betis and just two points behind fifth-placed Espanyol.

Recent Performances

• Real Sociedad: The squad has gone unbeaten in six matches, achieving four wins. Their recent victory was a notable 2-1 triumph over league leaders Barcelona.
• Celta Vigo: The team has won five of their last six league games. They recently triumphed over Lille in the Europa League with a score of 2-1.

Historically, Real Sociedad has struggled against Celta Vigo, having lost two of their last three encounters. The previous meeting earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw. Last season, Celta secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the Anoeta Stadium.

Team News

• Real Sociedad: They will be missing Inaki Ruperez and Takefusa Kubo due to injuries. Carlos Soler is also ruled out due to suspension after his red card against Barcelona. Jon Gorrotxategi is expected to start in Soler’s place.
• Celta Vigo: Coach Claudio Giraldez is anticipated to have a fully fit squad. Ilaix Moriba returns from suspension, and Bryan Zaragoza may be included in the starting XI.

Possible Lineups

Match Prediction

This match is expected to be closely contested. With both teams demonstrating strong form, a draw might be the most likely outcome. The prediction is a 1-1 finish, reflecting each team’s potential to score while also showing resilience in defense.