Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction 13.09.2025
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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s clash at Reale Arena, where the Basque side will be desperate to end their slow start to the campaign. Leaders Madrid are chasing a fourth straight victory, looking to stretch their cushion at the top. For more insights, check out LaLiga Predictions from our XpertStats analysts.
- Real Sociedad are still searching for their first league win of the season.
- Real Madrid sit top of the table with three straight victories.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored three goals in his first three La Liga appearances.
- Recent meetings heavily favor Los Blancos, unbeaten against La Real since 2023.
For Sociedad, it’s been a rough beginning. Two draws and a loss don’t tell the full story, but the numbers aren’t flattering either. Against Real Oviedo, they dominated possession and chances yet walked away with nothing. That’s a worrying sign. Manager Sergio Francisco hasn’t had much time to stamp his mark, and losing a key piece like Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal didn’t help. Can Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal really carry the attacking load every week? Hard to say, but the pressure is rising.
Even so, there’s talent here. Kubo has the spark to change a game, Oyarzabal’s leadership is invaluable, and the home crowd in San Sebastian will push them on. Still, absentees like Yangel Herrera make it difficult to see a dramatic turnaround overnight. The lack of summer reinforcements feels telling, La Real just don’t look like a team ready to break into the top spots this early in the season.
Madrid, meanwhile, are doing what elite sides do best: winning even when not fully clicking. Three games, three wins, and just one goal conceded. Xabi Alonso has his men grinding out results, with Mbappe settling quickly and already finding the net three times. Vinicius Junior looks sharp, and even when big names like Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are sidelined, the squad depth shows. That’s a scary thought for rivals.
Head-to-head history leans heavily Madrid’s way. Six wins on the bounce in La Liga, and not a single loss to Sociedad in over two years. It’s not guaranteed, of course, San Sebastian has produced surprises before. But looking at form, firepower, and mentality, it feels like Madrid have the edge again. When you add the Mbappe factor into the mix, predicting goals in his boots seems like the safest bet of all. Bold call? Maybe. But sometimes the obvious choice is the right one. LaLiga Predictions don’t get much clearer than this.
Kylian Mbappe’s adaptation to La Liga has been immediate and ruthless. Three goals in his first three league games underline exactly why Real Madrid broke the bank for him. His movement between the lines has already unsettled Osasuna, Real Oviedo, and Mallorca, and Sociedad’s backline looks particularly vulnerable after conceding late in two of their first three matches. Without Yangel Herrera shielding the midfield, Real Sociedad will likely struggle to close gaps between their lines. Mbappe thrives in those pockets. At Reale Arena, with Vinicius Junior stretching defenders on the left, Mbappe will again be the focal point. It’s not just about form; it’s about history too. Madrid have scored in every one of their last six wins over Sociedad, and this squad is creating plenty of chances. If anyone is likely to finish them, it’s the Frenchman. Backing Mbappe to score feels more logical than risky.
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