Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 13.09.2025
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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 13.09.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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Real Sociedad vs Real MadridSaturday, September 13, 2025, 10:15 AM EDT
Real Sociedad odds +440
Real Madrid odds -164
Draw+330
Both teams to scoreYes -122, No +100 

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Preview and Team News

Real Sociedad Team News

Real Sociedad are off to a rough start to the 2025-26 La Liga season with a winless run in the first three matches before the international break. Their most recent performance was perhaps the worst one, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against newly promoted Real Oviedo. It was the first time they couldn’t find the back of the net in the current league campaign.

That loss highlighted many of the issues plaguing Real Sociedad this season. They’ve struggled to get things going on offence and posted an xG of under 1.10 in each of their first three league outings despite edging their rivals in possession twice during that span. 

That’s hardly a recipe for success, and they’re unlikely to see more of the ball than Real Madrid in the upcoming clash.

Aihen Muñoz is dealing with a head injury and should be a game-time call, though if he doesn’t start, expect Sergio Gómez to deputize at left-back. Orri Óskarsson has a muscular issue and might not be fit enough to start, but could be an option off the bench. New signing Yangel Herrera (hamstring) and youngster Iñaki Ruperez (knee) are out and won’t be available for multiple weeks.

Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-3-3): Remiro; Aramburu, Caleta-Car, Zubeldía, Muñoz; Gorrotxategi, Brais Méndez, Marín; Kubo, Oyarzábal, Barrenetxea.

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid may have one eye on their UEFA Champions League opener against Marseille, but manager Xabi Alonso isn’t expected to make drastic rotations for this clash. Enjoying a perfect start to life in La Liga with nine points after three matches and only one goal conceded, Los Merengues are already looking like a potential title contender ahead of this trip to San Sebastián.

With Kylian Mbappé firing on all cylinders and players such as Arda Güler and Franco Mastantuono stepping up as creative sparks, Real Madrid have impressed with their attacking consistency. 

The numbers paint a perfect picture of what has happened thus far, with Alonso’s men posting the third-best total xG and the second-best xGA in this league campaign.

What makes their performance even more impressive is that they’ve done it while shorthanded. Eduardo Camavinga will be unavailable for this game due to an ankle injury, while Jude Bellingham (shoulder), Endrick (hamstring), and Ferland Mendy (quadriceps) will remain sidelined for multiple weeks in a best-case scenario.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Éder Militão, Álvaro Carreras; Arda Güler, Tchouameni, Valverde; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinícius Junior.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Main Match Info

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction, Odds

Real Madrid might have a perfect record in league play under the tutelage of Alonso, but it’s hard to say they’ve been overpowering their opponents. They needed a penalty to defeat Osasuna, as well as a two-goal-in-two-minutes barrage to get past Mallorca. 

They looked convincing against Oviedo, but the gap in quality between the two teams is too significant to resist any deep tactical analysis.

At least on paper, Real Sociedad should be Real Madrid’s toughest opponent to date in the league. Even though the Basques haven’t looked at their best, they remain a competent side on the defensive end.

Thus, it wouldn’t be surprising if they pose a strong challenge to Los Blancos. Real Madrid have won 1-0 or 2-0 in their previous three visits to San Sebastián, and a similar outcome could be in store here.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Betting Tip

Mbappé is sitting near the top of the goalscoring charts three fixtures into the 2025-26 La Liga season with three goals in three appearances. The star forward has appeared right when needed most, scoring the winning goal against Osasuna and netting a brace against Real Oviedo. 

The Frenchman should lead Los Merengues’ attacking line once again in this complicated trip to San Sebastián.

He’s been on fire lately and found the back of the net in both of France’s matches during the break, notching a goal against Ukraine and adding two goal contributions (goal, assist) against Iceland. 

With five goals in five games for club and country so far in 2025-26, Mbappé is an excellent bet to score again, especially in a clash where spaces will be at a premium and Madrid will need him at his best.

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