Real Madrid will look to keep their flawless start to the 2024-25 season intact when they make the trip to face Real Sociedad in San Sebastian on Saturday. Sitting comfortably in second place with eight points, Los Blancos are ready to go head-to-head with a struggling Real Sociedad side that has picked up just four points from four games, leaving them in 14th place.

Match Preview:📝📝

Real Sociedad's start to the new season has been anything but convincing. Despite opening their campaign with a win, they've only managed one victory from their first three matches.

But it's been downhill since then for Imanol Alguacil’s men. A defeat to Basque rivals Alaves followed, before a frustrating goalless draw against Getafe.

For Madrid, Saturday’s match presents an opportunity to secure their third straight win over Real Sociedad, following an international break that saw Kylian Mbappe finally open his account for the club. The French star bagged a brace in their 2-0 win over Real Betis, giving Carlo Ancelotti’s side even more confidence heading into the weekend.

Team News: 📃📃

Real Sociedad’s lineup has been hit by a series of injuries. Captain Mikel Oyarzabal will miss out, while Hamari Traore faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tearing his ACL against Getafe. Brais Mendez and Arsen Zakharyan are also unavailable, leaving the hosts short of attacking firepower.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, has its own injury concerns. David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga are both ruled out due to knee injuries, while Dani Ceballos is sidelined with an ankle issue. However, Los Blancos will be bolstered by the return of Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni to full training, though they are unlikely to start the match.

Predicted Lineups: 👥👥

👑Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe.

⚽️Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Lopez; Turrientes, Zubimendi, Gomez; Kubo, Becker, Oskarsson.

Key Insights: 📈📈

📈Real Sociedad have won only one of their last six meetings against Real Madrid, losing 67% of those encounters.

📈The Basque side has suffered three consecutive home defeats in La Liga.

📈Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 53 matches across all competitions.

📈Real Sociedad concede an average of two goals per game when playing at home.

📈Real Madrid haven't trailed at halftime in any of their last 15 away matches against Sociedad in La Liga.

Odds Market on MSport: 💰💰

💰Real Sociedad win: 5.13 odds

💰Real Madrid win: 1.71 odds

💰Draw: 4.01 odds

💰Over 2.5 goals: 1.93 odds

💰Both teams to score(yes): 1.94 odds.

Prediction: ⚽️🪙

Given the contrasting form of both teams, Real Madrid are firm favorites heading into this clash. With Kylian Mbappe finally finding his feet and Madrid’s strong defensive record, it’s hard to see Real Sociedad breaking their current slump.

👉Bet 1: Real Madrid win | Code: B3U23PF

👉Bet 2: Over 1.5  | Code: B3U23SQ

✍️Predicted Final score: Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid.