Spain - LaLigaStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo, taking place on Saturday, 18 February 2023, at Reale Arena in San Sebastián.
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Real Sociedad, Recent FormReal Sociedad head into this match with some confidence in the knowledge that they recorded a solid 3-2 away win against Espanyol in their last league encounter. They achieved 56% possession in that match and had 11 strikes at goal, with 5 hitting the target, up against Espanyol's tally of 10 efforts at goal, 6 of which were on target.
Manager Imanol Alguacil will be reasonably pleased with his team's performances in front of goal, with them having scored 10 goals in their last 6 games, but will want to tighten up his defence with 4 goals conceded in the same period. Having shipped goals in 7 out of their 10 matches this season, he will not be pleased with his team's struggles to keep a clean sheet at home.
They have had a strong run of form recently, being undefeated in 5 of their last 6 games and picking up 4 wins along the way.
On an individual basis, Alexander Sørloth will be looking to get on the scoresheet again having scored 4 goals in Real Sociedad's last 6 league games.
Celta Vigo, Recent FormThere will be a feeling of disappointment amongst the Celta Vigo players having failed to take any points away from their recent 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Atlético Madrid. Their share of possession in that meeting was 47%, while racking up 14 shots along the way, 3 of which were on target. Atlético Madrid had 10 shots on goal with 2 on target.
Manager Carlos Carvalhal will be reasonably pleased with his team's attacking displays in recent matches, with them having managed to score 7 goals in their last 6 games, but he will have work to do defensively after they conceded 6 goals in those games and dropped some valuable points along the way. Away goals have been high on their agenda recently, having scored in 4 of their last 6 away league games.
This has been a difficult period for the team in terms of away form, with 3 defeats and just 2 victories in their last 6 matches away from home.
The Celta Vigo travelling support have had something to shout about on the road via the goals from Gabri Veiga, who's scored 3 goals in their last 6 league matches away from home.
It was no surpirise that the last time these two teams met Real Sociedad came out on top, winning the match 1-2.
Sociedad will be confident of finding the net in this one against Os Celestes, with an impressive scoring record of at least 1 goal in their previous 5 encounters between the two sides.
Sociedad will be looking to continue their winning streak against Celta, having won each of the last 5 times they have met in the league and being unbeaten in their last 5 meetings.
Iago Aspas will be feeling confident of netting goals for Celta in this one against Sociedad with his scoring record of 3 goals in their last 5 meetings in the league.
Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Ander Barrenetxea (Hamstring), Mohamed-Ali Cho (Hamstring), Aritz Elustondo (Ankle), Andoni Gorosabel (Sprained ankle), Martín Merquelanz (Knee), Jon Pacheco (Physical discomfort), Umar Sadiq (Cruciate ligament) and David Silva (Muscle) are all currently out of contention for this game.
There is only really one injury concern for the Celta manager Carlos Carvalhal ahead of this clash, with Agustín Marchesín (Cruciate ligament) missing out, which gives Carvalhal a strong squad to pick his starting eleven from.
Real Sociedad Playing at home | Celta Vigo Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Goals scored | 0.9 |
| 1.1 | Goals conceded | 1.9 |
| 22' | Time first goal scored | 33' |
| 36' | Time first goal conceded | 31' |
| 3.2 | Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| 0.1 | Red cards | 0.2 |
| 4.6 | Subs used | 3.7 |
| 3-1 | Biggest victory | 4-3 |
| 4-1 | Biggest defeat | 4-1 |
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