Real Sociedad vs Osasuna Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 29/12/2022, 12:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 29/12/2022 at 14:34 in LaLiga Predictions

La Liga will see a potentially fascinating fixture unravel on New Year's Eve between Real Sociedad and Osasuna at the Reale Arena. The hosts come into this match in third place in the league and right in the thick of the Champions League qualification battle. Real Sociedad is on 26 points from 14 matches and has recorded eight wins, two draws, and four losses so far this season. They are two points ahead of Athletico Madrid in fourth and three points above their opponents. Imanol Alguacil's men were not at their best ahead of the World Cup break and were without a win in three matches. However, their last league meeting ended in a 2-1 victory over third-from-bottom Sevilla, and they will want to continue that form with the La Liga mid-table starting to become extremely congested. The home side's recent form at the Reale Arena hasn't been great either, with just three wins in eight matches; however, they have only suffered one defeat in that time and will back themselves to come away with something from this encounter.

Some may argue that Osasuna has overachieved this season, emerging as one of the major surprise packages so far. Arrasete's team are in 7th place in the league, with 23 points in their 14 matches and just one point outside the top six. The visitors have managed seven wins, two draws, and five losses this term and are on a good run of form coming into this match with four wins in their last five competitive matches, with the solitary loss coming at the hands of league leaders Barcelona. Their form on the road has been average up to now, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their six outings. They will need to improve on that record if they want to challenge the top six, but they have shown that they are able to trade blows with the bigger clubs and being just three points behind their hosts may give them the motivation they need to put up another resilient display in this one.