Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad - Match Preview, H2H Analysis and Betting Tips Predictions

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – Match Preview, H2H Analysis and Betting Tips –

Real Madrid and Real Sociedad meet on La Liga’s final day with both sides coming into the encounter off the back of a win. With both sides playing for contracts and for pride, this clash is likely to be conservative to an extent. Join me as we go through everything you need to know ahead of this final day clash.

Where to Watch –

This match is being broadcast on both LaLigaTV and Premier Sports TV with the game scheduled to kick off at 15:15 on Saturday 24th May.

Key Statistics –

• Real Madrid have been high scorers in their last 5 games with the home side scoring 12 during this period. In contrast, the away side have scored just 3 times in their last 5 matches.
• Real Madrid have been awarded 13 penalties so far this season – the most of any team in La Liga.
• Kylian Mbappe has scored 29 goals during the La Liga campaign so far this season – the most of any player in the league. However, for Real Sociedad, Mikel Oyarzabal ranks top of the scoring charts with 9 goals.
• Real Madrid and Real Sociedad rank 2nd and 3rd for corners so far this season with 232 and 212 so far respectively.

Team Previews –

Real Madrid –

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) – Lunin, Garcia, Vallejo, Ramon, Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric, Mbappe, Bellingham, Guler, Endrick

Real Madrid go into this having lost the chance of securing the La Liga title in the last game week. However, even with this, the home side will be looking to win their final home game of the season in front of their own fans.

Madrid go into the game with fresh injury concerns with many key players including Vinicus Junior, Endrick and Antonio Rudiger looking to be out for this game. With this occurring prior to the final game, the home side will need other key players to step up.

Mentioning key players, no player comes close to Kylian Mbappe in this department with the Frenchman’s first season in La Liga looking to have been a major success upon review. With 29 goals so far this season, Mbappe will be looking to step up and add to this tally.

Finally, availability for the home side has also taken a major hit in preparation for this game with 11 players looking to be out for this game which could leave Madrid short on numbers. With so many injuries, can Madrid win their final home game of the season and end their campaign on a high?

Real Sociedad –

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) – Remiro, Lopez, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Traore, Marin, Zubimendi, Barrenetxea, Mendez, Kubo, Oyarzabal.

Real Sociedad go into the game having lost 3 of their last 5 putting them as the out of form team between the two sides. However, with a win over Girona in their last outing, Sociedad will look to build on the foundations set and end their own season on a high.

Goals from the away side come from several sources but it is clear the largest this season has come through Sociedad’s main striker, Mikel Oyarzabal whose 9 goals this season ranks 4 above their second highest scorer – Takefusa Kubo. With a goal in his last game, the striker will be looking to add to his 9 goals this season and end his own and his team’s season on a high.

However, the away side’s defence has been a key issue in recent games with Sociedad conceding in 4 out of their last 5 games including conceding 4 against Atletico Madrid. This is something that could be exploited in the game especially considering Madrid have scored 76 goals this season – the 2nd most of any team in the Spanish top division.

In terms of availability, the away side have their own injury concerns with the trio of Nayef Aguerd, Orri Oskarsson and Sherlado Becker looking to be out for this game. This leaves Sociedad without key players and is something that they must adapt to compete in the game.

Head to Head Record –

Recent meetings between the two sides have shown a clear swing towards one side – Real Madrid with the home side winning 4 out of their last 5 meetings.

Last 5 Meetings:

• April 1st 2025: Real Madrid 4:4 Real Sociedad
• February 26th 2025: Real Sociedad 0:1 Real Madrid
• September 14th 2024: Real Sociedad 0:2 Real Madrid
• April 26th 2025: Real Sociedad 0:1 Real Madrid
• September 17th 2023: Real Madrid 2:1 Real Sociedad

Betting Tip –

This game comes at a time where both team’s seasons have been decided which makes this game a game of pride and of fight. However, considering that the two team’s fixture resulted in 8 goals and with Mbappe in sparkling form, our professional betting experts have decided to go with a combination of HT over 1.5 goals and Mbappe to score.

A £10 bet with Betfred on these two tips would give you returns of £18.40 with odds of 1.84.

Our Prediction –

We have decided that a high scoring affair will occur with players fighting for contracts amongst other things although think Real Madrid will have enough to win.

Football Park’s Prediction: Real Madrid 3:1 Real Sociedad