Afghanistan
Angola
Argentina
Asia (AFC)
Asian Games
Australia
Belgium-Netherlands
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Central American & Caribbean Games
Central American Games
Congo DR
Denmark
England
Europe (UEFA)
FYR Macedonia
Finland
Germany
Greece
International Tournaments
Italy
Mediterranean Games
Mexico
National
Nepal
North & Central America (Concacaf)
Palestine
Pan American Games
Panama
Russia
Scandinavia
Serbia And Montenegro
South American Games
Spain
Syria
USA
Venezuela
World (FIFA)
Yemen
Zimbabwe

Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups

sportsmole.co.uk, 24 November 2023, 13:14
Real Sociedad will be aiming to make it three wins in a row in all competitions when they welcome Sevilla in Spain's top flight on Sunday afternoon.

The home side are currently sixth in the La Liga table, picking up 22 points from their opening 13 matches of the campaign, while Sevilla are down in 12th position on 12 points, but they have a game in hand on the vast majority of the other sides in the division.

Match preview

Real Sociedad have won six, drawn four and lost three of their 13 league matches this season to collect 22 points, which has left them in sixth position in the table ahead of the next set of fixtures.

Imanol Alguacil's side are six points off fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, and the capital outfit have a game in hand, so there is a danger that the top four could start to pull away if the likes of Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad and Real Betis are unable to find a period of consistency.

Real Sociedad are already through to the knockout stage of the Champions League, currently sitting top of Group D on 10 points, and they will be aiming to secure first position ahead of Inter Milan.

The Basque outfit were also 3-1 winners over Almeria in the league before the international break, but that proved to be their first success in Spain's top flight since October 21.

Real Sociedad will be able to focus on the league in the build-up to the winter break considering that their spot in the knockout round of Europe has already been secured, but they will also be in Copa del Rey second-round action early next month against Andratx.

Sevilla, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Real Betis in the Seville derby last time out, with Ivan Rakitic cancelling out an effort from Ayoze Perez, as the points were shared at Estadio Ramon.

Diego Alonso's side are currently 13th in Spain's top flight, boasting a record of two wins, six draws and four defeats from 12 matches, which has seen them collect 12 points.

Sevilla are already 16 points off the top four, while they are in a tough spot when it comes to progressing in the Champions League, sitting bottom of Group B on two points.

Los Nervionenses won the Europa League last season to secure a spot in the 2023-24 Champions League, and it appears almost certain that they will have to triumph in Europe this term to be present in the competition next season due to their ongoing struggles in La Liga.

Sevilla have incredibly drawn each of their last five league matches, which is both a positive and a negative, while they have only been beaten once in Spain's top flight since the end of August, which proved to be a 1-0 loss at Barcelona on September 29.

Real Sociedad La Liga form:

W

L

W

D

L

W

Real Sociedad form (all competitions):

W

D

W

L

W

W

Sevilla La Liga form:

L

D

D

D

D

D

Sevilla form (all competitions):

L

D

W

D

L

D

Advert - content below:

Team News

Real Sociedad will be missing three players through injury on Sunday, with Carlos Fernandez, Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Merquelanz unavailable for selection.

The Basque outfit's squad will be boosted by the returns of Brais Mendez and Igor Zubeldia, though, with both players serving suspensions against Almeria last time out.

Mendez is set to return to the middle of midfield, while Zubeldia is expected to be back in central defence.

Oyarzabal's absence, down to the problem that he suffered while representing Spain over the international break, is a big blow, but it will open the door for Takefusa Kubo to return, having been on the bench against Almeria before the international break.

As for Sevilla, Marcao and Alfonso Pastor remain unavailable for selection through injury, while Nemanja Gudelj is suspended due to the milestone booking that he picked up against Real Betis.

Sergio Ramos should be back in the middle of the defence this weekend, while Dodi Lukebakio is also expected to return to the starting side, which could mean that Oliver Torres drops to the bench.

Rafa Mir and Mariano Diaz are both options to start at centre-forward on Sunday, but Youssef En-Nesyri is again likely to be given the nod down the middle for Alonso's side here.

Real Sociedad possible starting lineup:

Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Zubimendi, Mendez, Merino; Kubo, Sadiq, Barrenetxea

Sevilla possible starting lineup:

Dmitrovic; Navas, Bade, Ramos, Pedrosa; Soumare, Sow, Rakitic; Ocampos, En-Nesyri, Lukebaio

We say: Real Sociedad 2-1 Sevilla

This has all of the makings of an entertaining match, especially with Sevilla not losing games at the moment. Real Sociedad will be without Oyarzabal, which is a huge blow, but the home side should have enough quality to navigate their way to all three points this weekend.

Previews by email

Top News

21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has revealed that he 'decided not to sulk' when being exiled from the first-team squad by Enzo Maresca. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brentford will look to pick up their first away points of the season when they travel to Goodison Park to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Both aiming to continue their respective unbeaten runs, Millwall and league leaders Sunderland will clash for a tasty-looking Championship battle at The Den on Saturday afternoon. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aberdeen, looking to extend their unbeaten start to the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season, will travel to The Smisa Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face St Mirren. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Heading back to his old stomping ground for a weekend, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca takes his Blues team to the King Power Stadium for a Premier League lunchtime date with Leicester City on Saturday. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk With three points separating them in the bottom half of the Championship table, Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City will do battle at Hillsborough on Saturday. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Leicester City head coach Steve Cooper could be without as many as five attackers for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Looking to halt their worrying winless run, Preston North End will welcome Derby County to Deepdale for an all-important Championship clash on Saturday afternoon in Lancashire. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is of the opinion that Leicester City hold the advantage ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Rio Ferdinand was left stunned after learning that he almost became teammates with Robert Lewandowski at Manchester United. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed yet another injury to the luckless Reece James ahead of Saturday lunchtime's Premier League fixture against Leicester City. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Rangers, aiming to build consistent form after a challenging start to the season, host Dundee United at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday in the Scottish Premiership. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have reportedly identified Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez as their leading forward target for next summer, with the Red Devils believed to have put a plan in place to sign the Argentina international. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Enzo Maresca has revealed that Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another injury blow. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Oxford United play host to Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon looking for the win that will move them away from the relegation zone. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bristol City play host to Burnley on Saturday afternoon with the opportunity to catapult themselves up the Championship table. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk After losing four games in a row across all competitions for the first time under manager Pep Guardiola, Manchester City will endeavour to return to winning ways during a tricky fixture schedule leading up to Christmas. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The faltering title hopefuls meet the unexpected Champions League challengers on Saturday afternoon, as Arsenal and Nottingham Forest collide at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League. 21 November 2024 talksport.com The chance to make your first senior start in professional football is what any player dreams of - unless you've been up partying all night. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo will have to assess a couple of his international contingent before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at the Emirates. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on what the impact of moving to Saudi Arabia had on his family. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has several fitness doubts to assess for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the Emirates. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Remarkably only separated by goal difference in the Premier League standings, ailing Arsenal and high-flying Nottingham Forest prepare for an intriguing battle at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid will be aiming to make it successive wins in La Liga when they travel to Leganes on Sunday evening. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City could be boosted by the return of several first-team stars for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City will endeavour to close the five-point gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Juan Mata has made history by investing in new MLS outfit San Diego FC. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Ruben Amorim's first taste of Premier League football will come on Sunday afternoon, when he leads his Manchester United team against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Ruben Amorim is reportedly backing Manchester United to re-sign Angel Gomes as part of his Old Trafford rebuild. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Celtic will be looking to remain top of the Scottish Premiership when they take on Hearts at an unusual time this weekend.
Sat 23 Nov, 14:00
A
Verona Verona
-
sch
Inter Inter
Sat 23 Nov, 20:00
L1
Reims Reims
-
sch
Lyon Lyon