Real Sociedad host the lowly Getafe at the Anoeta Satium on Thursday night as the Basques look to put a further dent in their visitors decaying hopes of avoiding relegation.
Real Sociedad Betting News
Real Sociedad go into Thursday’s clash in relative comfort, sitting 10th on 41 points, with survival from relegation all but mathematically certain.
Their form has subtly improved this season since the departure of former Everton boss David Moyes, with a top-half finish now eminently possible for the Basque outfit.
Last time out La Real took on Eibar in the Basque derby away from home, and disappointingly left without a point, losing 2-1.
Eusebio Sacristan’s men have now accrued just seven points from the past 18 available, with a stronger end to the season likely required to finish up in the top-half of the table.
Sacristan will be without the suspended Geronimo Rulli, with the Argentine goalkeeper getting booked last time out.
Elsewhere, Bardaji could be drafted in between the sticks for Eusebio’s men as Oier is struggling with injury.
Getafe Betting News
Getafe meanwhile have gone from bad to worse, having been hammered 5-1 by Real Madrid at home on the weekend.
The derby loss was unsurprising, but extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to 14 matches, 12 of which they have lost.
Points wise there is still hope however; with just two points the chasm from rock-bottom and the relative safety of 17th place in the league.
The Madrid based club will not be able to rely on any ability to play well away form home. Indeed, they are rock-bottom of the away-form table too, having won just one match and drawn two of their 16 away La Liga games this season.
Getafe manager Fran Escriba will be without the duo of Pedro Leon and Damian, after picking up one too many yellow cards.
Notably, Emiliano Velazquez is carrying a knock, but the centre-back should start from the off due to necessity.
Real Sociedad vs Getafe Match Prediction
Getafe need to pick up points fast, but they need to build some confidence too. There is very little time left, with their situation in dire straights.
The issue is La Real’s intimidating atmosphere under their revived form. A loss is the likely result here, not helping Getafe whatsoever.
