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Both Real Sociedad and Valencia have endured disappointing starts to the new campaign so will be looking to claim a victory this weekend.
They have played a combined 14 matches in La Liga so far, and have just two wins between them.
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Real Sociedad Recent Form
La Real defeated Espanyol in the second game of the season but since then have went on a run of six matches without a victory.
They have lost three in the league against Alaves, Real Madrid and Real Mallorca and drawn with Getafe and Real Valladolid.
On Thursday, they earned a 1-1 draw away at Nice in the Europa League.
Real Sociedad Injury News
Real Sociedad are missing four key players for the game – Ander Barrenetxea, Umar Sadiq, Hamari Traore and Arsen Zakharyan.
Last Real Sociedad Lineup
Here’s how Real Sociedad lined up against Nice.
Valencia Recent Form
Like Real Sociedad, Valencia have also won just one game this season and it came last week at home to Girona.
They have lost against Barcelona, Celta, Athletic and Atletico Madrid and drawn with Villarreal and Osasuna.
Valencia Injury News
Rafa Mir has been suspended by the club, while Jose Gaya, Jaume Domenech and Mouctar Diakhaby are injured.
Last Valencia Lineup
Here’s how Valencia lined up against Osasuna.
Real Sociedad – Player To Watch
Mikel Oyarzabal reached the pinnacle of his career in the summer when he scored the winning goal at the Euros, but he has struggled to reach that kind of performance level so far in the new campaign for his club. La Real need him to start performing.
Valencia – Player To Watch
Hugo Duro made a welcome return from injury in the Osasuna game and is in line to make a return to the starting XI here. He is the only Valencia player to score more than one goal this season.
Real Sociedad vs Valencia – Prediction
Confidence is quite low in both squads at the moment, particularly in front of goal, so this will probably be a low scoring affair.
Scoreline prediction – Real Sociedad 1-1 Valencia
