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 round 35. Real Sociedad come into the fixture 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 face multiple absences. 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. Their main attacking threat Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 goals and 3 assists, is available and central to their forward play, supported by creator Barrenetxea, who has 3 goals and 5 assists.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis also have concerns at the back and in attack. M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined. A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful. J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful. Key forwards remain available: C. Hernández has 10 goals and 3 assists, while A. Ezzalzouli adds 8 goals and 8 assists.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose depth in defense and attacking rotation but retain their primary scorer and chief wide creator, limiting the overall attacking damage. Real Betis’ issues are more structural in defense, yet with C. Hernández and A. Ezzalzouli fit, their main attacking output and creative supply remain intact ahead of this clash.