At the Estadio Martínez Valero on 7 November 2025, Elche face Real Sociedad in an intriguing La Liga fixture between a surprise overachiever and a recovering contender.
Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
Both sides have shown recent defensive discipline and prefer structured play over risk-taking, which points strongly toward a low-scoring affair.
Elche: Organized and Unbeaten at Home
Under Eder Sarabia, Elche have become one of La Liga’s most tactically disciplined teams. They remain unbeaten at home this season, relying on compact defensive lines and controlled possession phases. Their strength lies in patience and balance - they’ve conceded only 10 goals all season, and their last four home matches have all produced under 2.5 goals. Offensively, they focus on efficiency, with André Silva and Clerc the main threats, but they rarely commit too many men forward.
Real Sociedad: Stabilizing but Still Careful Away
After a poor start, Real Sociedad’s form is improving. The 3–2 win over Athletic Bilbao was their best performance so far, yet all three of their league wins have come at home. Away from San Sebastián, they’ve been more conservative - trying to avoid mistakes rather than impose dominance. They’ve failed to win in six consecutive away matches and scored only three goals in those games. The focus now is on maintaining momentum without compromising defensive structure.
