At the Estadio de Mendizorroza, Deportivo Alavés is set to face off against Real Sociedad in a La Liga clash scheduled for April 23, 2025. Alavés, currently battling relegation in 18th place with 31 points, will welcome a mid-table Real Sociedad side sitting 9th with 42 points. This matchup highlights the intensity and quality of Spanish top-flight football, with both teams aiming to end the season on a strong note.
Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad
Deportivo Alavés and Real Sociedad have faced each other 39 times in total, with a closely contested record. Alavés has secured 14 wins, while Real Sociedad has edged them slightly with 15 victories. The remaining 10 encounters have ended in draws. These matchups have averaged 2.38 goals per game, reflecting a history of competitive and often high-scoring battles.
This season, Alavés has averaged 1.07 goals per match, while Real Sociedad has managed a slightly higher 1.35 goals per game. Heading into this fixture, Alavés is coming off a 1-1 draw against Sevilla. In that match, they held 57% possession, took 11 shots, and hit the target three times. Sevilla, meanwhile, registered 10 attempts with two on target.
Real Sociedad also shared points in their last outing, drawing 2-2 with Villarreal. Despite holding only 42% possession, Sociedad made the most of their chances, scoring twice from four shots — all of which were on target. Villarreal dominated in terms of attempts with 20 shots, four of which tested the goalkeeper.
Statistics for the match:
Low-scoring affairs have been a recurring theme for Alavés, with five of their last six matches featuring fewer than three goals. During that stretch, they’ve scored a total of five goals while conceding six. Ahead of this fixture, Alavés will also be looking to break a winless streak at home, having failed to claim victory in their last two league games at Mendizorroza.
In contrast, Real Sociedad’s recent games have been full of goals, with a total of 26 scored across their last six outings—an average of 4.33 goals per match. Opponents have accounted for 14 of those goals, underlining Sociedad’s vulnerability at the back despite their attacking flair. Whether this goal-laden trend continues remains to be seen, especially considering the more conservative nature of recent matches involving Alavés. Historically, Real Sociedad has had the upper hand when visiting Mendizorroza, remaining unbeaten in their last three league visits. They’re also currently enjoying a three-match unbeaten run on the road in La Liga.
What is the Prediction?
In conclusion, Deportivo Alavés are tipped to open the scoring in their upcoming clash against Real Sociedad, buoyed by a confidence-boosting away victory in their last visit to the Reale Arena. Although Sociedad remain unbeaten in their last four away outings, they might adopt a more cautious approach this time around, with a challenging fixture against Atlético Madrid on the horizon. Considering Sociedad’s recent inconsistencies and possible shift in focus, Alavés could be well-placed to make the first impact in this encounter.
Summary
Match: Deportivo Alaves vs Real Sociedad
Bet: first team to score – Deportivo Alaves
Odds: -106 / 1.94
