Real Sociedad was temporarily displaced from third place after Atletico Madrid first won over Elche in Week 15 of La Liga. To secure third place again, Sociedad must win at home to Osasuna considering that Atletico also have an advantage in goal difference.
Eight wins were recorded by Imanol Alguacil’s camp in the first fourteen weeks in La Liga this season. After suffering two consecutive defeats at the end of October, Sociedad bounced back with a draw with Valencia and a 2-1 win over Sevilla before the World Cup break.
As already stated, Los Txuri-Urdin has a perfect record, winning six times, if they are able to excel in the first half. If you draw or fall behind, Sociedad will only get one point per game on average.
In head-to-head Sociedad appeared superior with 21 wins in 42 meetings against Osasuna, drew 11 times and lost 10 times. Sociedad also kept a clean sheet win over Osasuna in the last three league meetings.
Of course, Osasuna fans want to see their beloved club make history by conquering Real Sociedad for the first time since 2012. Especially considering Los Rojillos’ strong performance this season, including their ability to trouble Barcelona through David Garcia’s quick goal, even though they lost 2-1 in the end.
In line with the home team, Jagoba Arrasate’s troops are also quite good at gaining victory if they excel early in the first round – three wins, one draw and one defeat. Therefore, it is estimated that a fierce battle will suddenly occur between Sociedad and Osasuna since the referee blows the whistle marking the start of the first round.
Victory at the Reale Arena this weekend has the opportunity to boost Osasuna’s position to the top five. This will be an achievement in itself for the team which in the previous three seasons ended in 10th, 11th and 10th place.
How to Stream Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna
The Real Sociedad vs Osasuna match will only be broadcast online on ESPN+, and the duel at the Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián) can be watched via live streaming at 10:15 EDT.
Kick-off Schedule & Live Streaming Links
Official TV | ESPN+ |
Date | Saturday, December 31, 2022 |
Kickoff | 10:15 EDT |
Live TV | ESPN+ / TV-Bola |
Real Sociedad – Osasuna Head-to-Head Record
- 07/28/2022 Sociedad vs Osasuna 1 – 0
- 02/28/2022 Sociedad vs Osasuna 1 – 0
- 11/08/2021 Osasuna vs Sociedad 0 – 2
- 08/07/2021 Sociedad vs Osasuna 1 – 3
- 05/22/2021 Osasuna vs Sociedad 0 – 1
Last 5 Match Performance
Real Sociedad
- 11/10/2022 Sevilla vs Sociedad 1 – 2
- 11/14/2022 Cazalegas vs Sociedad 1 – 4
- 12/10/2022 Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1
- 12/17/2022 Leeds United vs Sociedad 2 – 1
- 12/22/2022 CD Coria vs Sociedad 0 – 5
Osasuna
- 11/12/2022 Fuentes vs Osasuna 1 – 4
- 12/10/2022 Osasuna vs Lorient 1 – 1
- 12/13/2022 Osasuna vs Brest 3 – 0
- 12/14/2022 Girona vs Osasuna 1 – 1
- 12/22/2022 Arnedo vs Osasuna 1 – 3
Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna Squad Predictions
Real Sociedad (4-3-1-2): Remiro; Elustondo, Le Normand, Pacheco, Rico, Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, D Silva, Cho, Sorloth.
Osasuna (4-4-1-1): Fernandez; Vidal, U Garcia, D Garcia, Cruz, R Garcia, Moncayola, Torro, Gomez, Oroz, Avila.