Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction, 9:15 p.m. September 13: Overcoming the Basque Country

Real Madrid easily defeated Real Sociedad in recent confrontations.

Pre-match comments Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid are having an impressive start to the 2025/26 La Liga season under new coach Xabi Alonso. After 3 rounds, the "White Vultures" have won all their matches and are firmly at the top of the rankings. With that momentum, they are full of confidence as they travel to Reale Stadium to face Real Sociedad this weekend.

Not only possessing high performance, Real Madrid also received support from past results. In the last 12 matches against Sociedad in La Liga, the capital team won 8, drew 1 and lost only 1. Even the Reale stadium, which is considered a "dangerous place", could not make it difficult for Xabi Alonso and his team: in the last 7 times they traveled here, Real Madrid won 5, drew 1, and only returned empty-handed once.

In stark contrast, Sociedad are losing themselves. In their last six matches in all competitions, the Basque team has not won a single match. In La Liga alone this season, they have drawn two and lost one, falling to 16th place in the rankings. In that context, having to host the "high-flying" Real Madrid is clearly too much of a challenge.

The focus will certainly be on Kylian Mbappe, who is the main explosive player of Los Blancos. Last season's top scorer continues to maintain his excellent form, leading the scoring list after 3 rounds. With Mbappe's explosion and the cohesive playing style that coach Xabi Alonso is building, Real Madrid have every reason to dream of a fourth consecutive victory, affirming their position as La Liga championship candidates.

In addition, the defense of the Spanish capital team has become more solid than last season, with only 1 goal conceded after 3 rounds. The timely return of veterans like Carvajal, Militao and the brilliance of new recruits Huijsen, Carreras and Alexander-Arnold have reduced the burden that goalkeeper Courtois had to accept last season.

Form, head-to-head history Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid

Real Sociedad's form is alarming. The Basque side have not won a game since August, with five draws and one defeat.

Real Madrid have been on fire since coach Xabi Alonso took charge. The La Liga runners-up have suffered just one defeat and have won eight.

Real Sociedad are Real Madrid's favorite "prey". The last time the Basque team enjoyed joy was more than 2 years ago. Since that victory, Real Sociedad have suffered 5 defeats in 6 matches against Real Madrid.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid squad information

Real Sociedad are without Yangel Herrera through injury.

Real Madrid are without Rudiger, Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Camavinga and Endrick for the same reason.

Expected lineup Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Munoz, Caleta-Car, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Barrenetxea, Marin, Gorrotxategi, Mendez, Kubo; Oyarzabal

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Score prediction Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid