Real Sociedad vs Levante Predictions

Real Sociedad vs Levante Preview: La Real Target Fourth Straight La Liga Victory. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Real Sociedad will look to extend their impressive winning streak when they welcome Levante to Anoeta Stadium on Sunday, 25 October, with Pellegrino Matarazzo's side aiming to strengthen their position among La Liga's leading teams.

Three Punchy Stats

• 17 goals each: Both teams have conceded 17 goals in their opening nine league matches.
• Five away games without victory: Levante have recorded three draws and two defeats on their travels.
• Three straight home wins: Real Sociedad have beaten Levante on their last three visits to Anoeta.

The hosts have won three consecutive league matches and arrive following a commanding 6-0 Europa League victory over Lillestrom. Levante, meanwhile, have renewed confidence after defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-1, although their struggles away from home remain a significant concern.

With both teams showing attacking promise but defensive vulnerabilities, Sunday's encounter has the ingredients for an entertaining contest.

Real Sociedad's Attacking Momentum Builds

Real Sociedad enter Gameweek 10 sitting fifth in La Liga with 16 points from nine matches, having recorded five victories, one draw and three defeats.

Their recent improvement has been particularly impressive. Consecutive league wins against Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga have delivered nine points, while their latest domestic outing produced an emphatic 5-2 victory over Malaga.

Thursday's 6-0 demolition of Lillestrom provided further evidence of their growing attacking confidence, extending their unbeaten sequence across all competitions to four matches.

However, Matarazzo's team have not been entirely convincing defensively.

Despite scoring 17 league goals, Real Sociedad have conceded exactly the same number, keeping just one clean sheet across their opening nine fixtures.

Their recent matches have regularly produced goals, with seven of their last nine encounters exceeding 2.5 goals.

That attacking approach creates opportunities but also leaves space for opponents capable of exploiting defensive transitions.

Home performances provide another consideration. Despite occupying fifth place overall, Real Sociedad rank only 12th in the division's home standings, suggesting their position has not been built on consistent dominance at Anoeta.

Nevertheless, their recent results and growing confidence make them formidable opponents.

Levante Seeking an Away Breakthrough

Levante arrive with renewed optimism following their 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao, which ended a five-match winless sequence.

Luis Castro's side have collected 10 points from nine league fixtures, registering two wins, four draws and three defeats.

Their biggest challenge has been translating competitive performances into victories away from home.

Levante remain winless across five league trips this season, recording three draws and two defeats.

Defensive consistency has also been problematic. They have conceded 17 goals, matching Real Sociedad's total, although their two clean sheets represent a marginally stronger record.

Offensively, Levante have demonstrated considerable potential.

Roger Brugue has contributed five goals and one assist in eight appearances, making him a particularly important attacking outlet.

Ivan Romero has also impressed with three goals this season, providing another threat for Real Sociedad's vulnerable defence.

Notably, Levante's last five matches have featured goals for both teams, highlighting their ability to threaten opponents without consistently protecting their own goal.

Team News and Tactical Outlook

Real Sociedad are expected to remain without Jon Aramburu, Yangel Herrera, Alvaro Odriozola and Luken Beitia through injury.

Mikel Oyarzabal and Luka Sucic could continue their attacking partnership following the European victory, while Alex Remiro and Hector Fort are candidates to return.

Levante face concerns over Enzo Bardeli and Dela, while Brugue and Romero should retain important attacking roles.

The visitors may find opportunities against Real Sociedad's defence, particularly if the hosts commit numbers forward.

However, containing Matarazzo's increasingly productive attack represents an equally demanding challenge.

Real Sociedad vs Levante Prediction

Real Sociedad's superior form, attacking momentum and recent dominance in this fixture give them the advantage.

The hosts have won Levante's last three visits to Anoeta, including a 2-0 success in April.

Levante possess sufficient attacking quality to trouble their opponents, but their winless away record and defensive weaknesses could prove decisive.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 3-1 Levante.

📊 Market Explainer

Main Tip

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Selection: BTTS Yes. Both teams must score at least once during normal time. The match winner does not matter; the selection is settled only by whether each side finds the net.

Correct Score Tip

Correct Score Market

Selection: Real Sociedad vs Levante 2-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.

🎯 Pick 1: BTTS Yes @ 6/10

Real Sociedad’s recent attacking surge aligns with their ongoing defensive vulnerability to make Both Teams To Score a credible approach at Anoeta. The hosts have generated significant forward momentum, scoring five times against Malaga in their latest league outing and adding six against Lillestrom in European competition. Despite that productivity, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side have struggled to protect their own net. They have conceded 17 goals across their opening nine La Liga fixtures, managing a single clean sheet in the process.

That defensive frailty provides a clear avenue for Levante to contribute to the scoring requirement. While the visitors remain without a victory in five away matches this season, they have consistently found ways to trouble opposition defences. Levante have also conceded 17 times, but their attack, led by Roger Brugue who has five goals in eight appearances, recently put three past Athletic Bilbao. Crucially, Luis Castro’s side arrive on a five-match streak where both teams have found the net, demonstrating a reliable pattern of scoring and conceding.

The primary risk to this selection stems from Levante’s poor away record, which features two defeats and three draws from five trips. A failure to perform on the road could see them blank against a stronger opponent. However, with Real Sociedad sitting a modest 12th in the home standings and proving incapable of keeping clean sheets, the visitors possess the required attacking output to exploit those defensive gaps. The combination of two sides who score regularly but have each leaked 17 league goals creates a strong foundation for both attacks to register on Sunday.

This market wins only if Real Sociedad score exactly two goals and Levante score exactly one goal after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Any other final scoreline—including a 3-1 home win, a 1-1 draw or a 2-0 victory—will cause the selection to lose.

Match Result (Real Sociedad to win) covers any home victory regardless of the final scoreline. This removes the risk of conceding late goals altering the payout, though the broader coverage naturally trades away the higher prices available in exact-score markets.

🎯 Tactical Indicators

• Levante’s last five matches have all seen both teams score.
• Both sides have conceded exactly 17 goals in their opening nine league fixtures.
• Real Sociedad have managed just a single clean sheet across nine La Liga matches.

Risk Factor: Levante's poor away record could lead to a scoreless game if Real Sociedad tighten their vulnerable defence.

⚔️ Pick 2: Real Sociedad vs Levante 2-1 @ 7/1

A 2-1 home victory satisfies Real Sociedad’s clear momentum while respecting the defensive limitations that plague both sides. The hosts have established a formidable winning sequence, collecting nine points from their last three league matches and extending their unbeaten run across all competitions to four games. Their dominance in this specific fixture is also well established, having beaten Levante on their last three visits to Anoeta, including a 2-0 success in April. That sustained home superiority justifies backing Matarazzo’s team to secure the victory and score at least twice.

For Levante’s side of the scoreline, their recent 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao proves they have the forward threat to breach a porous home defence. Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue offer enough attacking capability to ensure the visitors register a goal. Real Sociedad have kept just one clean sheet in nine attempts, making a home shutout unlikely, even against an opponent struggling for away form. Levante’s own defensive record, featuring 17 goals conceded, suggests they will struggle to restrict a home attack that recently scored five against Malaga.

The narrow correct-score market remains inherently fragile, particularly given Real Sociedad’s recent capacity for heavy scoring. With seven of the hosts’ last nine matches exceeding 2.5 goals, the fixture could easily tip into a 3-1 or 3-2 outcome if the game opens up early. Nevertheless, matching Real Sociedad’s three-game league winning streak with Levante’s persistent habit of both scoring and conceding makes 2-1 a coherent assessment of how these specific defensive vulnerabilities and attacking strengths should interact.