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Real Sociedad have won their last two meetings with Levante, both 1-0. The last six games between these two have produced a measly 12 goals.
Under 2.5 goals is 10/11.
Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score NO is 7/5.
Real Sociedad to win and under 2.5 goals is 9/2.
Alexander Isak is 5/1 to break the deadlock and 8/5 to score anytime.
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Real Sociedad v Athletic Club – La Liga Santander SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – OCTOBER 31: Robin Le Normand of Real Sociedad duels for the ball with Iñaki Williams of Athletic Club during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club at Reale Arena on October 31, 2021 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Will Real Sociedad remain on track to qualify for Europe for a third consecutive season, something they’ve never previously achieved?
This actually means Imanol Alguacil’s team are now winless in three, despite claiming five victories from eight outings before this.
Nevertheless, los Txuri-Urdin remain sixth, four points clear of Villarreal and just two behind Real Betis.
Real Sociedad need to finish fifth or sixth to get into the Europa League group stages and a victory here would be a big step towards this target.
Levante meanwhile look destine to be playing Segunda División football next season.
The Frogs snatched a 1-1 draw in Derby del Turia last weekend, with Óscar Duarte the late hero against rivals Valencia at Mestalla.
However, that point doesn’t really help their cause as they remain at the foot of the table, six points from safety.
Alessio Lisci’s side did haul themselves back into survival contention in February but, having only won two of their last eight, looked doomed to the drop.
Who will claim three important points at Estadi Ciutat de València?
Levante team news
Levante UD v Valencia CF – La Liga Santander Gonçalo Guedes of Valencia CF (L) and Levante’s defender Carlos Clerc during La Liga Match between Levante and Valencia cf at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on December 20, 2021. (Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Martín Cáceres, who’s been a mainstay of their defence this season, was back on the bench last weekend so could return to the XI here.
Although, derby goal scorer Óscar Duarte, Rúben Vezo and Rober Pier could all keep their places.
Top-scorer José Luis Morales, who’s got 12 this season, will continue to lead the line, alongside either Roger, Dani Gómez or Roberto Soldado.
Real Sociedad team news
Picture4 SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 29: Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad celebrates after scoring goal during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and Villarreal CF at Estadio Anoeta on November 29, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Real Sociedad are the lowest scorers of all teams sat 14th of higher in La Liga, scoring just 33 times in 34 games.
Mikel Oyarzabal’s long-term injury does not help them in this regard; Ander Barrenetxea and Carlos Fernández are also out.
Alexander Sørloth did get the nod against Rayo and he scored just his seventh of the season.
The Norwegian is likely to be partnered by Alexander Isak with Portu, who’s yet to score a league goal in 2021/22, dropping out.
Diego Rico will continue to deputise for the injured Nacho Monreal are left-back.
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