Real Sociedad vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (6 October)

Real Sociedad was in full gear this week against Anderlecht as part of the 2nd day of the Europa League league stage to follow. An important match since during the first day, the Basques were surprised on the pitch of OGC Nice 1-1. In La Liga, the start of the season is not that dreamed of by the Blue and White who only won their second success of the season last weekend against Valencia 3-0. Before that, they suffered a defeat at Mallorca 1-0 and a draw conceded against Valladolid 0-0. In the ranking, the residents of San Sebastian are only in 14th position even though they are expected to be in the top 6 to play in Europe.

Atlético, at the end of its efforts, was rewarded last Sunday in the Madrid derby by equalizing thanks to Angel Correa's tip of the foot 1-1. A crucial point for the Colchoneros who remain in the wake of Real Madrid with only 2 points behind at the start of this day. If we see things another way, Griezmann's partners above all missed a great opportunity to get closer to Barça who had faulted Osasuna the day before. The Madrilenians are still undefeated in La Liga this season but they experienced a real nightmare this week in the Champions League, against Benfica, completely missing the point.

Very seriously injured, Zakharyan and the usually starting right side Traore (ex-Rennes) will be out this evening like Becker who would be judged out of condition by coach Imanol Alguacil. Note the possible absence of Odriozola, also injured. The talented Mikel Oyarzabal, Japanese international Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea (scorer against Nice in the Europa League) will be in the mix, barring a last-minute injury. Diego Simeone will cope without his handyman on the pitch, Llorente, excluded following a nasty gesture on Fran Garcia last Sunday. Currently, the right midfielder only has one match to serve but he joined the infirmary this week in C1 anyway.

Cesar Azpilicueta is on the side (muscle injury) and accompanies Barrios and the unfortunate Le Normand who suffers from head trauma following his head-to-head collision with Aurélien Tchouaméni at the end of the match. After surprising everyone by announcing his international retirement, Antoine Griezmann (3 goals, 2 assists in La Liga this season) will be able to concentrate solely on Atlético from now on. Rookie Julian Alvarez (Manchester City) must show himself more, the same for his partner Sörloth (ex-Villarreal).