The Matchday 12 fixture between Elche and Real Sociedad is scheduled for November 7 at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium. This preview provides an in-depth prediction, odds, and statistics for the Elche vs Real Sociedad encounter.

Elche Team Analysis and Form

After a spirited start to their return to , Elche has found it increasingly challenging to maintain that level of performance. Consequently, the team is currently experiencing a noticeable slump. Last week, the club suffered a defeat against Barcelona, marking their third loss in the last four league matches. In contrast, prior to this, Eder Sarabia’s side had gone unbeaten in seven consecutive games (3 wins, 4 draws). The team is now winless in four consecutive matches in this tournament. Elche has dropped to 9th place in the standings.

Elche’s Key Statistics

• The club has scored in 16 of their previous 18 matches.
• At least 2 goals have been scored in 9 of Elche’s last 12 league games.
• The team’s unbeaten home run in stretches to 9 matches (5 wins, 4 draws).

Elche’s Provisional Lineup (4-3-3)*

Iñaki Peña – Álvaro Núñez, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Adrià Pedrosa – Marc Aguado, Aleix Febas, Martim Neto – Germán Valera, Rafa Mir, André Silva.Defender Pedro Bigas’s participation in the match is questionable.

Real Sociedad Team Analysis and Form

The Basque side has overcome its crisis period and is now steadily improving its position in . Ahead of their trip to Elche, Real Sociedad secured two consecutive league victories, extending their unbeaten streak in to three matches – marking their best run in the last seven months. Sergio Francisco’s proteges have climbed to 14th place in the table, increasing their lead over the relegation zone to 3 points. It’s worth noting that the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive league matches. On the other hand, Real Sociedad themselves have scored in 7 of their previous 8 matches in this tournament.

Real Sociedad’s Key Statistics

• At least 2 goals have been scored in 12 of the Basques’ last 14 games.
• The team has conceded in 16 consecutive away matches in .
• Real Sociedad’s winless away streak in the league stands at 9 matches (3 draws, 6 losses).

Real Sociedad’s Provisional Lineup (4-5-1)*

Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Jon Martín, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gómez – Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi, Brais Méndez, Ander Barrenetxea, Gonçalo Guedes – Mikel Oyarzabal.Midfielder Yangel Herrera, along with forwards Orri Óskarsson and Jon Karrikaburu, are unavailable due to injuries. The participation of midfielder Arsen Zakharyan and forward Ander Barrenetxea is questionable.

Match Official Details

Isidro Díaz de Mera (Spain)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 6 (, 2025/26);Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;Red cards shown – 2;Average fouls per match – 27;Penalties awarded – 33%.

Elche vs Real Sociedad Match Prediction

Elche was one of the season’s early revelations, but their initial momentum has faded, and the team has noticeably slowed down. After a 7-match unbeaten streak in , Eder Sarabia’s side has suffered 3 defeats in their last 4 matches, securing only 1 point during this period. At such a critical juncture, the club faces one of its most challenging opponents. Elche has lost each of their previous 6 head-to-head encounters against Real Sociedad in the league, with 5 of those 6 matches ending in a clean sheet defeat for Elche.Real Sociedad, on the contrary, navigated a very difficult start to the current campaign and is now moving towards the mid-table. For the first time since March-April, the club has earned at least 1 point in 3 consecutive matches, and in their last 2 games in this tournament, Sergio Francisco’s team even secured victories. It appears the Basques have finally found their confidence, and they are well-positioned to extend their unbeaten run.

Final Prediction

Prediction – “Real Sociedad to win or draw” with odds of 1.48Author: Nikita Kudryavtsev* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.