Real Sociedad v Espanyol Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Monday 14^th January 2019 (Kick-off 8 PM)

On Monday night, Real Sociedad host Espanyol at the Anoeta in La Liga, as the home look to move further away from the relegation zone.

Real Sociedad are currently just three points clear of the relegation zone. However, a victory would move the home side above the ninth place visitors in the Spanish top-flight standings.

Real Sociedad ended a four-game losing streak in La Liga in style by winning 2-0 at European champions Real Madrid in their last league game. The clash against Los Blancos was another low scoring encounter, as four of their last five league games have produced under 2.5 goals.

Sociedad have a poor recent home record in the Spanish top-flight, winning just one of their last eight league games on home soil. They have also suffered two straight home defeats in La Liga.

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Just like their hosts, Espanyol ended a losing streak in La Liga last time out, defeating Leganes 1-0. The win, in fact, ended a six-match losing run for the visitors in the Spanish top-flight.

Espanyol have been poor on their travels in La Liga, winning just one of their last nine away matches, while suffering three straight defeats on the road.

Prediction

Home win and/or under 2.5 goals scored