Basque country for a top of the table clash, but expect Real Madrid to rest some of the big guns for the upcoming UCL tussle with Bayern Munich.
Real Sociedad are 6th in La Liga with 51 points, battling for Europa Liga or Conference football. Overall they have 13 wins, 12 draws and 7 defeats. Home form is 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats. Recently they are unbeaten in 5 with 3 wins and 2 draws. Real Madrid are 11 points clear in 1st place. Overall they have 25 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss. Away form is 11 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat. Madrid are unbeaten in 29 games with 19 wins and 10 draws going back to late September.
Team news: Sociedad will miss Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez. Returning from suspension will be Zubimendi and Zubeldia. Madrid miss Ferland Mendy but Ancelotti is expected to rest most of his big players with Bayern Munich waiting on Tuesday.
Head-to-head statistics: 20 games – 5 wins Real Sociedad, 3 draws and 12 wins Real Madrid.
Betting selection – Always keenly contested this one and with an expected second string Real Madrid side Real Sociedad will be fighting for a win. Odds could tumble on the home side so take Real Sociedad draw no bet at 2.00 or Evens Unibet.