Pressure is intensifying on Sergio Francisco as Real Sociedad finds itself in the relegation zone after a recent 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo. The club is hoping to secure a vital victory against Sevilla at the Reale Stadium, especially considering their only La Liga win this season came against struggling Mallorca on September 24. Since then, they have struggled, recording three draws and four losses.
Before the international break, Real Sociedad suffered a setback at home, losing 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano. Currently positioned 18th in the table with just six points, a defeat against Sevilla could see them slip further down to 19th if Real Oviedo secures a win against Girona at Estadi Montilivi.
Historically, Real Sociedad has held a favorable record against Sevilla at the Reale Stadium, winning 39 out of 70 encounters. However, the challenges of this season are evident as they look to turn their fortunes around. The team’s prospects are further complicated by injuries, with Takefusa Kubo (fitness) and Orru Oskarsson (thigh) unavailable for selection.
On the other hand, Sevilla arrives in San Sebastián buoyed by a recent 4-1 triumph over Barcelona, although they experienced a setback with a 3-1 defeat to Mallorca. Seated at ninth in the league with 14 points, Sevilla is keen to solidify their position, only three points behind fourth-placed Atlético Madrid.
In their previous 140 meetings across all competitions, Real Sociedad has secured 54 victories against Sevilla, but the visitors have won their last three league encounters, including a narrow 1-0 win earlier this year. The last time Sociedad triumphed in the league over Sevilla was in a 2-0 win in November 2024.
Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda is aiming for consecutive victories against Real Sociedad for the first time since 2021, but his side faces some uncertainty with Tanguy Nianzou, Joan Jordán, and Alfonso González being doubtful for the match. In contrast, Sevilla will have the likes of former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke available for selection.
Football fans can catch the match live on Premier Sports 2 in the UK, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 BST. This high-stakes clash promises to be pivotal for both teams as they navigate the challenges of the current La Liga season.