Sevilla will be looking to bounce back after consecutive defeats to Real Madrid and Eibar which has now pushed them to seventh in the league.
Real Sociedad on the other has looked mighty impressive as they’re just a point behind table-toppers Real Madrid. Sociedad’s encounter with Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan promises to be an interesting contest.
Match Details
Date- Monday, September 30
Time of Kick-Off- 12:30 AM (IST)
Venue- Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Sevilla Team News
Julen Lopetegui’s side had started off their league campaign on a positive note. In the first four games, they had three wins and a draw under their belt.
However, back to back defeats to Real Madrid and Eibar dropped them from the top half to mid-table.
Sergio Reguilon has recovered from illness and could return for the left-back position.
Though Daniel Carrico did pick up a niggle against Eibar, he is expected to be available against Sociedad.
Javier Chicharito Hernandez can be expected to play up front along with Luuk de Jong to get more goals for Sevilla.
Real Sociedad Team News
Real Sociedad under Imanol Alguacil has won four games out of six which also includes a draw and a loss.
In the first three games of the league, Real Sociedad had won one to Mallorca, followed by a defeat and draw to Ath. Bilbao and Alaves respectively.
But Sociedad came back strong as they surprised Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid and beat them 2-0. Sociedad then beat Espanyol and Alaves by scoring three goals each in both games.
Willian Jose who’s in goal scoring form for Real Sociedad did bruise his nose recently but should be fit to play against Sevilla.
Martin Odegaard and Mike Oyarzabal in midfield would be the ideal combination in the park for Alguacil.
Portu is expected to start on the right ahead of Adnan Januzaj this time around.
Predicted Lineups
Sevilla- Vaclik; Navas, Carlos, Carrico, Reguilon; Ocampos, Banega, Fernando, Jordan; Chicharito, Jong
Real Sociedad- Moya; Zaldua; Llorente, Elustondo, Monreal; Merino, Zubeldia, Odegaard; Oyarzabal, Jose, Portu
Key Points
In the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s Sevilla who has the upper hand with three wins to Sociedad’s one win. The remaining two games have ended on level terms.
Real Sociedad is on a run of three consecutive wins in La Liga.
Real Sociedad has scored two goals or more in the last three league games.
Top Picks
Joan Jordan in midfield has done well this season for Sevilla with two goals and an assist in six games. However, his authority in midfield will be very much required against Sociedad in order to get back to winning ways.
For Real Sociedad, Martin Odegaard has looked in good touch with two goals and an assist in six games. But it’s pass success ratio of 86% which makes him a real asset in midfield.
Mikel Oyarzabal and William Jose upfront for Real Sociedad have scored three goals apiece this season and will pose a threat to Sevilla.
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