Tomás Yelmini
The Spanish First Division soccer, La Liga, has action this weekend for the 16th matchday. One of those matches is Almeria vs Real Sociedad. The home team needs the three points to stay out of the relegation zone, and the visiting team, who are now in third place in the rankings, need them to stay in the Champions League zone.
For the matchup between Almeria vs Real Sociedad in the 16th matchday of LaLiga, today JefeBet brings you predictions, odds, and likely starting lineups.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Almeria vs Real Sociedad LaLiga Matchday 16 Game on January 8, 2022
- Where: Power Horse Stadium – Almeria, Spain
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 9 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Almería (+290) / Tie (+225) / Real Sociedad (-105)
- Asian Handicap: Almeria (+0.5, -125) / Real Sociedad (-0.5, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+110) / Under (-135)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-105)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Almeria
Almeria is at risk of relegation, as it’s in 13th position, only five points above the last team to enter the red zone, Sevilla. Out of the last five games, they have lost two, won two and drawn one. Their last point came last week against Cadiz, when they drew 1-1 on the road.
If they were to increase their efficiency in the opposing goal, there is little question that the situation in the standings would change. For instance, against Cadiz, they shot 10 times at goal and scored just one. The same is true for defense, as they have dropped 5 points in the fourth quarter of games so far in LaLiga. The newest addition of the winter transfer window, Colombian Luis Suárez, might make his debut this weekend.
Probable lineup (4-1-4-1): Fernando Martínez, Alejandro Pozo, Chupi, Srđan Babić and Sergio Akieme, César de la Hoz, Leo Baptistao, Lucas Robertone, Gonzalo Melero and Largie Ramazani, and El Bilal Touré.
Betting on Real Sociedad
There is a heated competition for third and fourth place (those teams will advance to the Champions League next season). Real Sociedad is now in third place with 29 points, two points ahead of Atlético de Madrid, despite having a somewhat erratic performance: in its past five games, it has lost twice, tied once, and won twice (equal to Almería), with the most recent victory coming by a score of 1-0 over Logroés.
Brais Méndez, a midfielder who has scored 10 goals and 7 assists, his best performance in his professional career, is responsible for many of the points scored so far this season. However, he will not play against Almeria due to suspension; the good news, though, is that Mikel Merino returns to the midfield after serving his suspension.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Alex Remiro, Artiz Elustondo; Igor Zubeldía, Robin Le Normand and Diego Rico, Take Kubo, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Alexander Sørloth, Robert Navarro and David Silva.
JefeBet Prediction
The record shows that Almeria haven’t lost any of their three home matches against Real Sociedad (one win and two draws), while the Basque side have won only two of their eight meetings with the Indalicos in all competitions (two draws and four defeats).
However, streaks are always broken, and at JefeBet we believe that this will be the occasion: for this Almeria vs Real Sociedad we predict a good victory for the team from San Sebastian.
Prediction: Real Sociedad wins 2-0.
