Prediction: Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo

Hoping to make it consecutive La Liga victories on Thursday night, Real Sociedad will welcome Celta Vigo the Basque Country.

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Verdict: Mikel Oyarzabal over 0.5 shots on target

Real Sociedad

Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have opened up the 2026/27 campaign with consecutive La Liga defeats, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s camp claimed a much-welcomed boost last time out. Eventually clinching a deserved 2-1 victory at home against Espanyol last weekend, the Basque-based outfit have their sights fixed on mounting a genuine European charge this season. Smelling a potential opportunity here, Sociedad should also be excited by their most recent showdown against Thursday’s guests. Storming their way to a 3-1 win when they last welcomed Celta Vigo to the Reale Arena back on January 25th, Matarazzo will be dreaming of a repeat performance in midweek. However, still searching for some crucial defensive steel, Sociedad have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous 12 domestic matchups across all fronts.

Not making a single appearance across any competition since back in February, Real Sociedad will once again be without one-time Real Madrid defender Alvaro Odriozola here. Likewise, academy graduate Pablo Marin is still recovering from a muscle issue.

Playing a leading role as Spain were crowned World Cup champions in North America this summer, attacking talisman Mikel Oyarzabal will lead the line on Thursday night. Putting a maiden La Liga victory on the board last weekend, Matarazzo will be tempted to name an unchanged starting XI.

Celta Vigo

As for the visitors, while Celta Vigo might have sprung a real upset among Spain’s elite last season as they punched a lucrative Europa League ticket, Claudio Giraldez’s men have drastically failed to find their feet this time around. Last seen putting in another concerning display as they were hit with a toothless 2-0 defeat at home against Athletic Bilbao, the Sky Blues have put just one-point on the board from any of their opening three La Liga showdowns. Hit with that 3-1 loss when they last travelled to the Basque Country back in January, Thursday’s guests should be bracing themselves for a tricky test here. It should also be highlighted, continuing on from last season, Giraldez’s camp have claimed just a sole win from any of their previous six showdowns away from Balaidos across all competitions.

Still waiting to make a maiden La Liga appearance this season, Borja Iglesias remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue. However, missing out against Athletic Bilbao last weekend after serving a one-match suspension, former Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso should be handed a full recall.

Opening his La Liga account with a consolation strike against Osasuna on August 27th, veteran striker Iago Aspas should spearhead Celta’s charge in the final third. One-time Celtic star Carl Starfelt will start at the heart of Giraldez’s defence on Thursday night.

Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo Key Factors to Consider

• When Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo last met for a La Liga showdown back on January 25th, Thursday’s hosts claimed a 3-1 victory in the Basque Country.
• In fact, Sociedad have suffered just a sole home defeat against Celta Vigo from any of their previous six meetings.
• Continuing on from last season, Sociedad have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous 12 domestic matchups across all fronts.
• Los Celestes have registered just one-point from any of their first three La Liga appearances.
• Three of the last four showdowns between Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo in the Basque Country have finished with both teams finding the net.

Putting a maiden La Liga victory on the board last weekend as they clinched a 2-1 victory at home against Espanyol, Real Sociedad will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Smelling another potential opportunity in the Basque Country on Thursday night, Matarazzo’s men will also be excited by their most recent showdown against the midweek guests. Landing a thumping 3-1 win when they welcomed Celta Vigo to the Reale Arena back on January 25th, the European hopefuls will be looking to make a statement.

Verdict: Mikel Oyarzabal over 0.5 shots on target

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