Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 30 Goals 29 (45)
(36) 22 Assists 20 (35)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 26.8
182.1 Average Height (cm) 179
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (0.7)
(51%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 45% (49%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Real Sociedad
Celta Vigo
Player Reason Status Rating
Martín Merquelanz Out N/A
Aritz Elustondo Out 6.57
André Silva Doubtful 6.27
Mikel Merino Doubtful 7.18
Player Reason Status Rating
Agustín Marchesín Out N/A

Team News

Real Sociedad
Celta Vigo
  • Mikel Merino was left out of Real's squad last week due to a reported discomfort in his calf. As one of the most important players in the side, he most likely will not be rushed back into action.
  • New signing André Silva is still out with a hip injury, it is very unlikely he will make it back for the match against Celta.
  • Umar Sadiq, however, should be fit and ready to play since recovering from his injury that plagued him for most of last season.
  • On Wednesday, Napoli are set to formalise their strongest bid yet in the effort to sign Gabri Viega. The youngster featured from the bench in last week's 2-0 loss to Osasuna and will most likely sit this one out, too.
  • Although tasting defeat in his first match in charge, Rafa Benítez will likely stick with his disciplined 4-4-2 formation, but needs to find avenues to create chances as Celta failed to score last week.

Prediction

  • Real Sociedad will have another crack at the whip to win their first home game of the season this weekend after drawing 1-1 with Girona in their opening game. Against an arguably weaker opposition in Celta Vigo, and with Umar Sadiq set to come back into the side following his achilles injury, La Real look in good stead to win this one.
  • Sociedad are unbeaten in six games against Celta and are not likely to drop points in this one, although, they did concede a late equaliser against Girona last week and shared less possession than their opposition, who they were favourites to beat.
  • Celta will struggle to create opportunities amidst Sociedad's strong defensive lines, and the hosts have a good chance of keeping a clean sheet in this one.
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