After the World Cup, La Liga re-started as the teams are now willing to compete in the 16th round of the competition. In the first game of the new year, UD Almeria, standing in the 16th position will face Real Sociedad at Estadio de Los Juegos Mediterraneos
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Real Sociedad to win – 1.89.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Both teams to score – Yes – 1.86.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three -Total Goals Over 1.5 – 1.31
Match Predict – Real Sociedad win
Coming back from the World Cup break, Real Sociedad had the chance to grab three vital points against Osasuna while Almeria drew against Cadiz. In the next round, we expect Sociedad not to lose their meeting with Almeria.
Both teams to score – Yes
Considering the statistics and the meetings both teams had previously in all Spanish competitions, out of the total 6 matches, 4 of the games have ended up with both teams scoring in the game as we expect the scenario to be repeated.
Total Goals Over 1.5
Numbers and statistics are the most important tools for predictive analysis. As mentioned above, in the previous 6 games, 100% of the games have ended up with at least 2 goals in the game(6/6). We are certain to watch at least two goals in the game.
UD Almeria:
Before the World Cup break, and in the last 2 La Liga games UD Almeria has been unbeaten with a win against Getafe and a draw against Cadiz. Their last defeat was against Barcelona at Camp Nou. in the 15 games played in the league this season, Almeria has scored a total of 17 goals and conceded 23 and with their complete 17 points they now stand at the 13th position.
Real Sociedad:
On the other hand, Real Sociedad, as usual, every season tries to take a top 4 spot in the standings of La Liga. this season, they had a great start to the season and in 15 games they have collected 29 points as they now stand in the 3rd position, 2 points above Atletico Madrid. Before the World Cup break, Real Sociedad was unbeaten in their last 2 league games with a draw against Valencia and a win against Sevilla. After coming back, they grabbed a big win against Osasuna to stay competitive.
Safe Bets
Considering the statistics of both teams and La Liga, in 15 games played, UD Almeria has averaged a total of 5.14 corners per game while Real Sociedad has an average of also 5.43 as we expect a total corner of at least 9 in the game.
Get Rich Quick
After a difficult battle for ninety minutes, we might witness a draw result with both teams taking the valuable point and changing their position in the table with odds of 3.48 from 22Bet.
UD Almeria’s squad will miss Martos with a cruciate ligament injury, while Sociedad will miss Fernandez with a muscle injury, Marquelanz with a knee injury, Sadiq with a cruciate ligament injury, and Mendez with suspension.
Starting Lineups
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
UD Almeria: Goalkeeper – Martinez; Defenders: Pozo, Brandariz, Babic, Akieme; Midfielders: de la Hoz, Baptistao, Robertone, Melero, Ramazani; Forwards – Toure.
Real Sociedad: Goalkeeper – Remiro; Defenders – Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Midfielders; Mendez, Zubimendi, Silva, Kubo; Forwards – Cho, Sorloth..
This match will be played at Power Horse Stadium – Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos (Almería)
This starting whistle will sound on January 8th, 2023. 18:00 UTC.
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