Real Sociedad vs Elche Prediction (19.03.2023)

On Sunday afternoon, Real Sociedad will look to end a recent winless run in La Liga, with struggling Elche visiting the Reale Arena.

La Real really need to rediscover their early season form if they are to end the season in La Liga’s top four, as Imanol’s team is now winless in six matches in all competitions. Last time out, they drew 0-0 at home to Roma and exited the Europa League at the last-16 stage.

A record of just one win in their previous seven matches in the Spanish top flight is a concerning one for the side from San Sebastian. However, they have still lost just one of their last 13 matches in La Liga.

The visitors have taken four points from their last two matches in La Liga. However, they have still won just two of their previous 25 games in the Spanish top flight. That poor run has left them bottom of the table and 13 points from safety.

Elche recorded their first away win in 14 La Liga games on their travels in their last away match, as they won 1-0 at Mallorca. Their away record of ten defeats in their previous 14 games in La Liga has been a significant factor in their position at the foot of the Spanish top-flight table, though.

Real Sociedad are expected to be without Elustondo, Umar Sadiq and Martin Merquelanz due to various injuries. Elche will be missing Pape Cheikh through suspension, while John Nwankwo and Alex Collado may miss out through hamstring and shin injuries, respectively.

Real Sociedad has struggled for league wins lately. However, I back La Real to beat the hapless visitors in this clash.