On Sunday afternoon, Real Sociedad and Getafe clash at the Reale Arena as the home team looks to return to winning ways in La Liga.
Real Sociedad form guideLa Real picked up a decent 1-1 home draw in midweek against Italian giants Inter in the Champions League. The result means that Imanol Alguacil’s team have now won just one goal in their last six matches in all competitions. However, four of the six games have resulted in draws.
A 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid in their last La Liga outing ended a five-game unbeaten league run for Real Sociedad dating back to last season.
The side from San Sebastian has a decent recent home record in La Liga, as they are unbeaten in their last 12 league matches at the Reale Arena. The run includes seven wins in their last ten home games in La Liga.
Getafe form guideThe club from the Spanish capital has made an inconsistent start to their La Liga campaign, winning two, losing two and drawing one of their five league games this season. Last time out in La Liga, Getafe recorded a 3-2 home win over Osasuna. The game saw Jose Bordalas’ team concede at least two goals for the third time in four league matches.
Getafe have been poor on their travels in La Liga, dating back to last season, as they have lost six of their previous eight away games in the Spanish top-flight. That record includes losing both of their La Liga matches on their travels this season.
The biggest factor in the visitor's poor away record is a lack of goals, as they have failed to score in six of their last nine away games in La Liga.
What am I backing?I fancy Real Sociedad to continue their recent strong home form, so I am backing La Real to get back to winning ways in this encounter.