Real Sociedad vs Real Betis: La Liga Match Preview

Match Context

Real Sociedad host Real Betis at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 9 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Real Sociedad come in 9th with 43 points and a goal difference of -1, while Real Betis sit 5th on 53 points with a goal difference of 11.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad have several concerns. J. Aramburu (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is doubtful. J. Karrikaburu (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 league goals and 3 assists, is fully available and central to their attacking threat.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis are also missing key defensive options. M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined. A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. In attack, C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful, while J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful. Their leading scorer C. Hernández, on 10 goals and 3 assists, is available, as is creative hub A. Ezzalzouli with 8 goals and 8 assists.

Impact Summary

Both sides retain their primary attacking stars, so the core offensive output remains intact. Real Sociedad’s main issues are in defensive depth and wide attacking rotation, whereas Real Betis lose experience at the back but keep a highly productive front line.