Preview: Elche vs Real Sociedad - Prediction, Team News
Elche will assess the fitness of defender Pedro Bigas, who was forced off in their recent match against Barcelona. Aside from this, the home team is in strong condition for their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad. Andre Silva and Rafa Mir, both having scored four goals this season, are expected to feature prominently in attack. Central midfield will likely see Marc Aguado take another spot, while David Affengruber is set to start in central defense amid transfer rumors.
Real Sociedad face several injury concerns. Orri Oskarsson remains sidelined with a muscular injury, and Arsen Zakharyan, Yangel Herrera, Jon Karrikaburu, and Jon Pacheco could miss the game. Ander Barrenetxea is recovering from a thigh problem but is hopeful to be fit for the starting lineup. Mikel Oyarzabal, the team’s top scorer with four goals this season, will likely start in the attack.
Elche Possible Starting Lineup
- Pena
- Nunez
- Affengruber
- Bigas
- Pedrosa
- Valera
- Febas
- Aguado
- Neto
- Mir
- Silva
Real Sociedad Possible Starting Lineup
- Remiro
- Aramburu
- Zubeldia
- Martin
- Gomez
- Guedes
- Mendez
- Gorrotxategi
- Soler
- Barrenetxea
- Oyarzabal
"Andre Silva and Rafa Mir have scored four times each this season and will again both feature in the final third of the field."
"Mikel Oyarzabal is Real Sociedad's leading goalscorer this season, finding the back of the net on four occasions."
Author's summary: Both teams approach the match with key players either recovering from injury or in strong form, promising an intense contest between Elche and Real Sociedad.