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Real Sociedad v Real Betis
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Kick Off: Saturday 1st December at 20:00
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Competition: La Liga
Real Betis travel to Real Sociedad for what promises to be a fascinating La Liga encounter between two mid-table sides looking to climb higher. Both teams are separated by just one point, with Sociedad sitting 9th and Betis 10th in the league.
The visitors arrive in shaky form, having gone 3 matches without a win. Their latest setback came in the form of a surprising 2-1 Europa Conference League defeat to Mlada Boleslav, which has added pressure to improve their domestic results.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad’s recent form has been more encouraging. They come into this clash after a solid 2-0 win over Ajax in European action, which marked their 6th victory in their last 9 matches across all competitions.
⭐ Real Sociedad v Real Betis Best Bets
Backing Real Sociedad’s Igor Zubeldia to commit multiple fouls at even money offers fantastic value in this fixture. Zubeldia, a defensive midfielder known for his combative style, has been a consistent presence in Sociedad’s midfield.
Over his last 8 starts, he has committed 17 fouls, averaging 2.13 fouls per game, well above his seasonal average of 1.63 fouls per 90 minutes. His role as a midfield enforcer often puts him in situations where he has to disrupt play and shield the backline, particularly against technically skilled opponents.
With Betis boasting a midfield capable of drawing challenges, Zubeldia will likely be heavily involved in physical duels.
👕 Real Sociedad v Real Betis Predicted XI
🔍 Real Sociedad v Real Betis Key Players to Watch
🟢 Vitor Roque
The Brazilian attacker has been in excellent form recently, managing a shot on target in 9 of his last 12 matches. Over this stretch, he has racked up 17 shots on target, averaging 1.42 per game. Roque’s sharp movement and ability to find space in attacking areas make him a constant threat, especially in transition.
Against Sociedad’s high-pressing setup, Roque should find opportunities to exploit spaces and test the goalkeeper.
Roque has committed eight fouls in his last six matches, exceeding his average of 1.79 fouls per 90 minutes. Given Sociedad’s ball retention and ability to draw fouls, Roque’s involvement in physical duels is highly likely, making this market worth considering.
🟢 Romain Perraud
Betis fullback Romain Perraud is another intriguing option for bettors, especially in the fouls market. He’s up against Kubo, an agile winger who averages 2.16 fouls drawn per 90 minutes, who will keep Perraud busy throughout the game.
Perraud has committed at least one foul in 11 of his last 14 matches, accumulating 17 fouls in total during this run and averaging 1.61 per 90 minutes. Facing Kubo’s dribbling ability and Sociedad’s possession-heavy approach, Perraud is likely to be involved in frequent defensive challenges.
📂 Real Sociedad v Real Betis Cheat Sheet
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💻 Real Sociedad v Real Betis Form and Tactics
Real Betis and Real Sociedad are evenly matched teams with strikingly similar playing styles and statistics. Both sides average nearly the same number of corners per game (Betis 5.68, Sociedad 5.56) and shots on target (Betis 4.27, Sociedad 4.92).
They also mirror each other in defensive stats, with Sociedad committing slightly more fouls (14.90 per game) compared to Betis (11.45). However, one area where Sociedad could have an edge is their ability to disrupt opposition play with a higher foul count and tackles per game.
Both teams are possession-oriented and rely on structured build-ups, making this game likely to be decided by fine margins. Expect a tactical battle with plenty of set pieces and fouls as the teams vie for control.
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🏁 Real Sociedad v Real Betis Referee Stats
- Referee: Francisco Hernandez
- Hernandez has distributed 28 cards in his last 5 matches, an average of 5.6 cards per game.
- He has shown one red card and awarded one penalty in his last 10 La Liga matches.
- There has been an average of 24 fouls per game during his last 10 Spanish fixtures.
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