On Saturday afternoon, Sevilla and Real Sociedad go head-to-head at the Sanchez Pizjuan in La Liga.
Sevilla still have work to do to break clear of the bottom threeLast time out, the Andalusians suffered a 1-0 defeat at La Liga leaders Real Madrid. The defeat means that Quique Sanchez Flores’ team has won just two of their last nine games in the Spanish top flight.
The inconsistent recent run of form in the league has left Sevilla just six points above the relegation zone.
Their recent matches in La Liga have been low-scoring affairs, as there have been under 2.5 goals scored in four of the last five matches.
Sevilla have taken four points from their last two home games in La Liga. However, a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in their previous home league game ended an eight-game winless run at the Sanchez Pizjuan.
Out of the Copa del Rey last time outReal Sociedad exited the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals on Tuesday night, suffering a penalty kick-out shootout defeat against Real Mallorca after a 1-1 draw in normal and extra time.
The draw means that La Real have won just one of their previous eight matches in all competitions. They have also won just one of their last five matches in the Spanish top flight.
Their recent mixed results have seen Imanol Aranguiz’s team fall out of the European spots. They are now two points adrift of the league's top six.
Sociedad’s recent La Liga games have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of the last ten matches.
The visitors have been hard to beat on their travels, as they have lost just once in their previous nine La Liga away games.
What am I backing?Both teams need to start picking up points for very different reasons. I can see this being a tight and low-scoring encounter. Therefore, the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
