Tomás Yelmini
In this match we will see one of the teams that has been confirmed as a main figure and that breaks away from the traditional great teams of Spanish soccer, play against another team that has revealed itself as a real surprise and that is going for more. La Liga resumes on the last weekend of the year, and it does so with the promising clash between Real Sociedad vs Osasuna to spice up matchday 15, a game that will be played on 2022’s last day.
It will be a match between two Basque teams that do not usually find themselves positioned up on the Spanish first division table as they currently are. The Real Sociedad team has a marked dominance over Osasuna in the 70 matches they have played against each other in the elite. Real Sociedad won 35 matches, while the Pamplona team won just 18 of the matches played.
At JefeBet we bring you all the information of this interesting clash in the restart of La Liga, and also the odds and predictions to be aware of everything you need to know.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Sociedad vs Osasuna La Liga Matchday 15 on December 31, 2022.
- Where: Reale Arena – San Sebastian, Spain
- When: Saturday, December 31, 9:15 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Real Sociedad (-110) / Tie (+245) / Osasuna (+340)
- Asian Handicap: Real Sociedad (-0.5, -114), Osasuna (+0.5, -106)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130) / Under (-162)
- Both teams score: Yes (+108) / No (-139).
Odds provided by Unibet.
Real Sociedad Preview
Real Sociedad has many absentees, but the World Cup break gave the team a helping hand regarding those players who were out with ailments. In addition to the absence of Mikel Merino, due to suspension, Carlos Fernández, Oyarzábal, Merquelanz, and Sadiq will be absent due to injuries. Barrenetxea, Turrientes, and Álex Sola are also injured.
The team coached by Imanol Alguacil will have to prove that they are the same team that defeated Sevilla, on Andalusian ground, with authority before the World Cup break, and also whether they are able to manage without Merino, the leader in the La Liga’s assists table.
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Alejandro Remiro; Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldía, Robin Le Normand, Diego Rico; Brais Méndez, Martín Zubimendi, Robert Navarro; David Silva; Alexander Sörloth, Takefusa Kubo.
Osasuna preview
Nacho Vidal suffered a muscle injury during training, and Jagoba Arrasate is already thinking of Rubén Peña as Vidal’s replacement to occupy Osasuna’s right wing. The team is in seventh place in the standings with 23 points, but only one game behind Atlético de Madrid that is in fourth place.
Perhaps what they need to continue to work on is their poor firepower, as they have scored only 16 goals in 14 games, with Argentine Ezequiel Chimy Ávila as the top scorer with 6 goals.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Aitor Fernández; Rubén Peña, David García, Unai García, Álvaro Juan Cruz; Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torró, Moi Gómez, Rubén García; Ezequiel Ávila, Aimar Ororz.
JefeBet Prediction
It is a derby between Basques and it will be played with gritted teeth. We will be facing a very balanced and close game, in which nobody will risk more than what is necessary, so, at JefeBet, we believe that points will be shared without opening the scoreboard.
Prediction: Draw 0-0
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