Laliga 2020-21: Real Sociedad will be looking to bounce back from Wednesday’s loss to Barcelona when they continue their La Liga campaign away to Levante on Saturday evening.
The Basque club remain second in the table after a strong start, but they are without a win in their last four games in Spain’s top flight, while Levante’s last league game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Barca.
Levante La Liga form: DDDDWL
Levante form (all competitions): DDDWLW
Real Sociedad La Liga form: WWDDDL
Real Sociedad form (all competitions): DDDDDL
When does Levante vs Real Sociedad kick off? Saturday 19th December, 2020 – 11:00 PM IST
Where is Levante vs Real Sociedad being played? Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia
Where can I get tickets for Levante vs Real Sociedad? No tickets are available as these matches are being played without spectators
TEAM NEWS:
Levante possible starting lineup:
Aitor; Coke, Vezo, Postigo, Clerc; De Frutos, Vukcevic, Malsa, Melero; Morales, Marti
Real Sociedad possible starting lineup:
Remiro; Zaldua, Sagnan, Le Normand, Munoz; Merino, Guevara, Zubimendi; Januzaj, Willian Jose, Portu
THE PREDICTION
Levante’s well-fought but eventually failed display at Barcelona was unusually built on retaining possession rather than complete defensive rigidity in the first-half.
The higher tempo and higher line has been a theme of their campaign. Prior to that 1-0 defeat last weekend, they were unbeaten in six and put in a brilliant performance to beat Getafe 3-0 the week before. Real Sociedad also played Barcelona in their most recent match in midweek and, despite taking a 1-0 lead, the early season pace setters lost 2-1 and have continued to fall bit-by-bit in the league. They remain 2nd but only on goal difference.
La Real have been quite tired in recent weeks due to Europa League commitments and key injuries; they are now winless in seven games. However, their last three performances have had encouraging signs and David Silva is nearing a return but remains doubtful for this match. The Basque side will back themselves to get back on track and an away win looks strong.