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

As Real Sociedad prepare to host Elche on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Guzman Mansilla, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Real Sociedad, currently 8th in the standings with 28 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 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 6 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Goncalo Guedes, Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Elche, sitting 13th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Rafa Mir, who leads the scoring with 6 goals. Support has come from German Valera, Andre Silva, Alvaro Rodriguez, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Real Sociedad and Elche have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Athletic, Real Sociedad recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Remiro, Gomez, Zubeldia, Martin, Aramburu, Marin, Soler, Gorrotxategi, Guedes, Oyarzabal, Sucic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Elche's last outing came against Barcelona, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Pena, Donald, Chust, Affengruber, Valera, Aguado, Martinez Moya, Pedrosa, Diangana, Silva, Rodriguez. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Real Sociedad are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Sociedad and Elche 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 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Elche's games average 3.4 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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