Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad are the clear favorites for this game but that doesn’t mean they are without problems of their own.
- The hosts sit 8th in the LaLiga 2025/2026 standings with 35 points after 27 matches, one point ahead of 11th-placed Osasuna.
- Both sides have struggled to put consistent runs together but Sociedad are on a slightly worse run in their last five than Osasuna, who have won two, drawn two and lost one.
- Pellegrino Matarazzo has changed the way his side play since taking the helm in December 2025.
Osasuna
- This will be a fascinating clash with the structured verticality of Osasuna, who like to play directly out wide, against the ball-chasing, high pressing of Sociedad.
- Alessio Lisci has reinvigorated Osasuna with his structured but flexible approach since he took over in July 2025, but they have only won two of their 14 away matches this season.
Head-to-Head
- Osasuna have failed to win any of their last three away games against Real Sociedad.
- Real Sociedad have a good recent head-to-head record against Osasuna, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings, including a 6-5 home win in Copa del Rey 2025/2026 eight weeks ago.
Key Players
Real Sociedad have been more of a goal threat lately and can call on the services of Mikel Oyarzabal , who is on 11 goals in 24 LaLiga 2025/2026 appearances .
Betting Insights
- Osasuna will try to keep it tidy but have a tendency to concede away from home, shipping 16 goals in 14 matches away from Pamplona.
- Both teams have been consistently scoring and conceding, with Sociedad netting 1.85 goals per game at home and conceding 1.54.
Prediction
With home-field advantage and a head-to-head advantage , the hosts are worth a bet here in what promises to be a lively affair.
