Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid La Liga Round 30 Odds & Betting Preview
- On Sunday, June 21, Real Sociedad host Real Madrid at the Reale Arena to close out the 30th round of La Liga fixtures.
- Currently, Real Madrid sit only two points behind league leaders Barcelona, while Sociedad is four spots below, in sixth place.
- Read below for our preview and betting pick for this match
The steady stream of football matches continues on Sunday as Real Sociedad and Real Madrid line up for a massive top-six matchup in the 30th round of La Liga play. It has been a tale of two teams since resuming play. Madrid have been able to use the services of previously injured players like Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio to their advantage. Asensio who scored on his first touch in a thrashing of eighth place Valencia, could play a role in Sunday’s matchup.
Meanwhile, Sociedad have struggled to get back to winning ways. A draw against Osasuna, and loss against Alaves has dropped them two spots in the league table. To add onto their setbacks, they will be without their first choice right-back, Joseba Zaldua, as he picked up a red card in their last match.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Odds
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | +½, +1 (-119) | +330 | Over 3 (-109) |
| Real Madrid | -½, -1 (-101) | -123 | Under 3 (-111) |
| Draw | N/A | +250 | N/A |
Odds taken on 6/19/2020
Can Madrid Win Their First Title Post-Ronaldo?
There are only nine games remaining in the La Liga campaign, meaning Zinedine Zidane and the rest of the Real Madrid locker room surely have their eyes set on the league trophy. With the Champions League on hold until August, Madrid can put their full focus on the league and this match. Furthermore, with a healthier squad, it gives Zidane flexibility to put pressure on Sociedad for the entire match.
The Galacticos have scored three goals in each of the last two matches, with five different players getting their name on the score sheet. It seems as though they are ready for the run-in, which makes this match all the more difficult for Sociedad.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Statistics
| 6th (47 Points) | Standing in La Liga | 2nd (62 Points) |
| 1.6 | Goals per game | 1.9 |
| 11.4 | Shots per game | 15.8 |
| 55% | Average Possession % | 56.5% |
Recent History Points to Real Sociedad
Despite their current form, Sociedad have played quite well against Madrid over the past couple years. In their last five matches, Imanol Alguacil’s team has won three. In those five matches, 24 goals were scored from both sides, an average of 4.8 per match.
Their last matchup in late December was a thriller that finished 4-3 favoring Sociedad on the scoreline. Reverse fixtures do not always have an impact, but it is enough to note that Madrid’s opposition will not just lie down. With both teams still not at peak playing condition, and the history and squads considered, this game could be one with a very high tally at the end of the 90.
Best Bet
To conclude, the best bet for this matchup is the over at three goals with odds of -109. Most of the realistic bets on the table are negative for this match, but this one definitely has the best value.
Madrid have started back strong, scoring goals, and with Hazard and Asensio back in the mix, their attack could be scary-good come Sunday. Sociedad has not been great as of late which could escalate the scoreline.
However, history shows that goals come from both sides in this crucial matchup. Everything about this game is screaming to bet the over, which is why it is your safest and best bet for Sunday night.
My Pick: Over 3 goals (-109)
Josh Ricker is a freelance sports journalist, currently attending the University of Southern Maine (Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and Marketing). He has recently interned with the AA Portland Sea Dogs, and his work has been featured on Fansided, as well as now here on SBD.
