Real Sociedad desperately need points on Sunday, Jan 10 at 3:00 PM in the LaLiga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Deportivo Alaves come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 1D 0L). Real Sociedad travel in mixed form (0W 0D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Deportivo Alaves and Real Sociedad have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 3–3 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Deportivo Alaves clear favorites, but Real Sociedad have shown they can grind out results. Expect Deportivo Alaves to take the points, potentially without being at their best.