Real Sociedad welcome Levante to Reale Arena on 4 April in a La Liga clash with very different objectives at either end of the table. The hosts sit 7th on 38 points after 29 league-phase matches, while Levante are 19th on 26 points and currently in the relegation zone.
Imanol Alguacil’s side have been inconsistent (form LWLWD) but strong at home, winning 7 of 14 league games in San Sebastian and scoring 27 goals. Across the season they have 44 goals for and 45 against in 29 matches, suggesting entertainment but defensive vulnerability. Levante arrive with a WDDWL run that has kept survival hopes alive, yet their overall record is worrying: 6 wins, 8 draws and 15 defeats, with 34 scored and 48 conceded in 29 games.
Recent Meetings
Recent La Liga head-to-heads favour Real Sociedad, who have won three of the last five league meetings, including both previous clashes at Reale Arena by 1-0 scorelines. Levante, however, took four points from the last two encounters in Valencia.
Team News
Team news is significant. Real Sociedad are without J. Gorrotxategi, Y. Herrera, J. Ochieng, A. Odriozola, I. Ruperez and I. Zubeldia, while Levante miss R. Brugue, U. Elgezabal, D. Varela Pampin and U. Vencedor.
With home strength and Mikel Oyarzabal (12 league goals) in form, Real Sociedad look better placed to edge a tight but crucial contest.
