Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Real Sociedad vs Real Betis in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Real Sociedad vs Real Betis |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Anoeta Stadium |
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Real Betis
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 19 Sep 2025 |  Real Betis vs  Real Sociedad |
3 – 1 | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| La Liga | 16 Feb 2025 | Real Betis vs Real Sociedad |
3 – 0 | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| La Liga | 01 Dec 2024 | Real Sociedad vs Real Betis |
2 – 0 | Anoeta Stadium |
| La Liga | 19 May 2024 | Real Betis vs Real Sociedad |
0 – 2 | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| La Liga | 17 Dec 2023 | Real Sociedad vs Real Betis |
0 – 0 | Anoeta Stadium |
Real Sociedad come into this with a mixed recent run, but they have been competitive in several of those games and have scored three goals twice in their last five. At Anoeta Stadium, they will likely try to keep things tight and use Mikel Oyarzabal as the main attacking reference, especially with no xG data available to suggest a clear edge either way. Real Betis have been a little more consistent in the league results, although their away draw at Osasuna and win at Girona show they can be tested on the road.
Betis also arrive with a strong recent head-to-head record, including two wins over Real Sociedad in 2025, so they should feel comfortable enough to play with confidence. That said, Real Sociedad’s home record in the supplied results includes a win over Levante and two draws where they found the net three times, which suggests they can make this awkward. Match Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Real Betis
Form Guide & Team Overview
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad’s recent league form has been patchy, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. They have lost 1-0 away to Sevilla and at home to Getafe, but they also drew 3-3 with Rayo Vallecano and 3-3 with Deportivo Alavés, showing they have been involved in open games.
The home win over Levante is the best result in that run, and it is the only clean sheet in the five-match sample. Overall, the pattern suggests they are capable of scoring, but they have not been able to turn that into enough points.
Real Sociedad Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 4 May 2026 |  Sevilla vs Real Sociedad |
1 – 0 | L | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad |
3 – 3 | D | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 22 Apr 2026 | Real Sociedad vs  Getafe |
0 – 1 | L | Anoeta Stadium |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 | Real Sociedad vs  Deportivo Alavés |
3 – 3 | D | Anoeta Stadium |
| La Liga | 4 Apr 2026 | Real Sociedad vs  Levante |
2 – 0 | W | Anoeta Stadium |
Real Betis
Real Betis have taken eight points from their last five league matches, with two wins and three draws. They beat Real Oviedo 3-0 and won 3-2 away at Girona, while also drawing with Real Madrid, Osasuna and Espanyol.
That run points to a side that is hard to beat and generally steady in front of goal. The 0-0 with Espanyol is the only match in the sample where they failed to score, so their attacking output has been fairly reliable.
Real Betis Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 | Real Betis vs  Real Oviedo |
3 – 0 | W | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla |
| La Liga | 24 Apr 2026 | Real Betis vs  Real Madrid |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 |  Girona vs Real Betis |
2 – 3 | W | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 12 Apr 2026 |  Osasuna vs Real Betis |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 4 Apr 2026 | Real Betis vs  Espanyol |
0 – 0 | D | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla |
Team News & Injury Report
Real Sociedad
- Álvaro Odriozola (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Real Betis
- Ángel Ortiz (Shoulder Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Álex Remiro (Goalkeeper), Duje Caleta-Car (Defender), Jon Aramburu (Defender), Jon Martín (Defender), Sergio Gómez (Defender), Ander Barrenetxea (Midfielder), Beñat Turrientes (Midfielder), Carlos Soler (Midfielder), Jon Gorrotxategi (Midfielder), Pablo Marín (Midfielder), Mikel Oyarzabal (Attacker)
Real Sociedad’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact base with two midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay organised. It also leaves Mikel Oyarzabal with support from the line behind him, which should help them transition quickly when they win the ball.
Real Betis (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Álvaro Valles (Goalkeeper), Diego Llorente (Defender), Héctor Bellerín (Defender), Natan (Defender), Ricardo Rodríguez (Defender), Giovani Lo Celso (Midfielder), Pablo Fornals (Midfielder), Sofyan Amrabat (Midfielder), Abde Ezzalzouli (Attacker), Antony (Attacker), Cucho Hernández (Attacker)
Real Betis’ predicted 4-3-3 gives them width through the front three and enough midfield cover to keep the ball moving. With Giovani Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals and Sofyan Amrabat in the middle, they should be able to control phases of play and feed the wide attackers.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Mikel Oyarzabal against Diego Llorente could be decisive because Sociedad will want their main attacker to find space against a Betis defender who has been part of a back line used in recent wins and draws. |
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Ander Barrenetxea against Giovani Lo Celso is a useful midfield-to-attacking duel, with Sociedad needing Barrenetxea to carry the ball and Betis looking for Lo Celso to set the tempo. |
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Mikel Oyarzabal is key for Real Sociedad because he has been the central attacking figure in the recent lineups and their best route to turning possession into goals. |
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Abde Ezzalzouli is key for Real Betis because he offers direct threat from the front line and has been included in both of Betis’s recent shapes, giving them pace and penetration. |
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