Preview: Elche vs Real Sociedad - Prediction and Team News
Elche will need to evaluate the condition of defender Pedro Bigas, who was forced off during their recent match against Barcelona. Aside from this concern, the team is in strong shape ahead of their La Liga match with Real Sociedad.
Andre Silva and Rafa Mir have each scored four goals this season and are expected to play key roles in attack. Midfield will again feature Marc Aguado in a central position. The starting lineup is unlikely to see many changes, with David Affengruber—linked to a significant transfer—set to start in central defense.
Real Sociedad Injury Update
Orri Oskarsson continues to be sidelined due to a muscle injury. Additional doubts hover over Arsen Zakharyan, Yangel Herrera, Jon Karrikaburu, and Jon Pacheco. Ander Barrenetxea is managing a thigh problem, but the team is optimistic about his availability for the weekend fixture.
Mikel Oyarzabal, Real Sociedad’s top scorer this season with four goals, is expected to start in attack once again.
Possible Starting Lineups
Elche
- Pena
- Nunez
- Affengruber
- Bigas
- Pedrosa
- Valera
- Febas
- Aguado
- Neto
- Mir
- Silva
Real Sociedad
- Remiro
- Aramburu
- Zubeldia
- Martin
- Gomez
- Guedes
- Mendez
- Gorrotxategi
- Soler
- Barrenetxea
- Oyarzabal
"Elche will need to assess the fitness of Pedro Bigas, with the defender forced off against Barcelona, but the home side are otherwise in excellent shape for the league fixture."
"Ander Barrenetxea is dealing with a thigh issue, but the visitors are hopeful that the attacker will recover in time to feature in the starting side this weekend."
Elche’s consistency in attack and Real Sociedad’s hope for returning key players set the stage for a competitive La Liga encounter.