Round 32 of La Liga draws to a close with Real Sociedad making the trip down to Alicante to take on relegation threatened Elche.
Elche Betting News
Fran Escriba’ side are currently 15th in the table, just three points outside of the relegation zone, courtesy of a 2-0 win over Cordoba last weekend. Goals from Edu Albacar and Mario Pasalic sealed a first win in five games and edged the crisis club closer to safety. Elche made the back and front pages of local and national newspapers recently when it was revealed that the players had not been paid for two months. The players responded by refusing to do off-field activities however it didn’t affect their on-field performances as they picked up a fourth point from nine last time out. Escriba will hope the episode can rally his troops to another three points this weekend. The club will have an almost full strength squad to choose from with only Sergio Pelegrin set to miss out.
Real Sociedad Betting News
It’s been a disappointing couple of weeks for Real Sociedad. David Moyes side saw a four game unbeaten run end with a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in round 30, however while that result was almost to be expected away to the defending Champions, the 2-2 draw at home to Deportivo La Coruna was not. Twice Sociedad led but each time they were pegged back. The clash with Elche is the start of a run of games that are winnable for the San Sebastian outfit with Villarreal, Bilbao and Levante all following, backing the belief that the club can finish in the top 8. The club are currently 11th and while head to the South of Spain with Alberto de la Bella the only absentee.
Elche vs Real Sociedad Match Prediction
Real Sociedad are unbeaten in La Liga clashes with Elche, winning two and drawing one. During that run they have conceded 1 and scored 8. Last season they drew 1-1 in their top flight meeting before winning 4-0 at home while earlier this campaign they ran out comfortable 3-0 winners, a game that saw Carlos Vela score a hat-trick.
Match Betting Tip: Elche and Real Sociedad are @3.10 with Bet365 to draw
