Real Sociedad vs Alaves: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Real Sociedad prepare to host Alaves on April 11, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Real Sociedad, currently 7th in the standings with 41 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 27 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. The attack has been led by Mikel Oyarzabal, the leading goalscorer this season with 12 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Goncalo Guedes, Brais Mendez, Carlos Soler, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Alaves, sitting 15th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Lucas Boye, who leads the scoring with 9 goals. Support has come from Toni Martinez, Carlos Vicente, Angel Perez, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Real Sociedad and Alaves have favored Alaves, with Alaves claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Over the past few seasons, Alaves have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Levante, Real Sociedad recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Remiro, Gomez, Caleta-Car, Martin, Aramburu, Soler, Turrientes, Guedes, Sucic, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Alaves's last outing came against Osasuna, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Enriquez, Parada, Tenaglia, Otto, Guridi, Blanco, Ibanez, Perez, Diabate, Martinez. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Real Sociedad are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Sociedad and Alaves are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Real Sociedad's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Alaves's games average 3.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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