Real Sociedad vs Real Betis: Real Betis eye a place in the last 4 when they travel to face Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena in the Copa Del Rey on Thursday.
Match Details:
Teams: Real Sociedad vs Real Betis
Venue: Reale Arena, Donostia San Sebastian, Spain
Date: Friday 4th February, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.realsociedad.eus/en
Resumen de Real Betis vs Real Sociedad (4-0) – YouTube
Preview
Real Sociedad come into this after a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid in their Round of 16 clash last time out.
Januzaj and Sorloth scored in each half to ensure a comfortable win to get into the last 8 of the Copa del Rey.
Sociedad won the competition two seasons ago and aim to keep their dream alive this season as well.
On the other hand, Betis beat Sevilla 2-1 at home to get into this stage of the competition.
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Gomez broke the deadlock for the visitors before Fekir equalized 4 minutes later. But Canales’ strike 17 minutes from time turned out to be the clincher for the hosts.
This win trigged a run for Betis which currently stands at 4 wins from 5 matches across competitions.
Both sides last met in December for a La Liga clash, where Betis humbled Sociedad 4-0 as Moreno led the way with a brace.
Form Guide
Real Sociedad: DWWWD
Real Betis: WWWDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Real Sociedad 0-0 Getafe
Espanyol 1-4 Real Betis
𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕟𝕖𝕨𝕤! 😊#AurreraReala
— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) January 31, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Real Sociedad vs Real Betis in India?
The clash is available on either team’s official social media handles.
Team News
Barrenetxea, Fernandez and Monreal are out for the hosts due to injuries.
Bravo and Montova miss this one for the visitors through Calf and heel injuries respectively.
Real Sociedad possible 11:
Remiro, Zaldua, Zubeldia, Normand, Rico, Merino, Zubimendi, Silva, Januzaj, Isak and Oyarzabal
Real Betis possible 11:
Silva, Moreno, Gonzalez, Bartra, Bellerin, Carvalho, Akouokou, Fekir, Canales, Juanmi and Iglesias
Prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Real Betis
We are expecting goals in this one given how both teams play. The 4-0 defeat could have triggered Sociedad to get back at Betis and will need to show the same.
Neither side will leave and inch but given its in home comforts, we give the edge to Sociedad.
