April 28, 2012 5:00 PM BST
Estadio Municipal de Anoeta — Donostia-San Sebastián
Team News
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad extended their unbeaten run to 5 games last weekend as Carlos Vela's spectacular overhead kick rescued a degree at home to Villarreal. The Mexican has currently scored 5 times in his last 5 outings and has eleven for the season.
However, it had been the introduction of Antoine Griezmann and Ruben Pardo that actually turned the sport in Sociedad's favour against Villarreal and also the Frenchman is anticipated to be rewarded with a begin for the visit of Racing.
Vadim Demidov is suspended, however Mikel Gonzalez returns from his ban and may take the Norwegian's place in defence.
However, it had been the introduction of Antoine Griezmann and Ruben Pardo that actually turned the sport in Sociedad's favour against Villarreal and also the Frenchman is anticipated to be rewarded with a begin for the visit of Racing.
Vadim Demidov is suspended, however Mikel Gonzalez returns from his ban and may take the Norwegian's place in defence.
Probable lineups : Bravo, Bella, Ansotegi, Gonzalez, Estrada, Elustondo, Llarramendi, Vela, Prieto, Griezmann, Agirretxe. (4-2-3-1).
Santander
Racing's fate was all however sealed as they lost 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao last weekend. The Cantabrians are currently eleven points off safety with simply twelve left to play for and haven't won since beating Osasuna in January, sixteen games ago.
Alvaro Cervera is additionally still longing for his initial win as Racing manager and he's expected to recall Lautaro Acosta to the beginning line-up for the trip to San Sebastian once the Argentine once more created a positive impact as a second-half substitute against Athletic.
Alvaro Cervera is additionally still longing for his initial win as Racing manager and he's expected to recall Lautaro Acosta to the beginning line-up for the trip to San Sebastian once the Argentine once more created a positive impact as a second-half substitute against Athletic.
Probable lineups : Fernandez, Francis, Bernardo, Torrejon, Cisma, Diop, Colsa, Samperio, Acosta, Adrian, Stuani. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Real Sociedad have drawn their last 4 matches in La Liga.
Real Sociedad have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Santander in all competitions.
Real Sociedad have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home matches against Santander in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Real Sociedad's last 3 games in La Liga.
Santander have lost 8 of their last 10 matches in La Liga.
Santander have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 18, 2011 | Racing 0 - Real Sociedad 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 20, 2011 | Racing 2 - Real Sociedad 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 6, 2010 | Real Sociedad 1 - Racing 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jun 9, 2007 | Real Sociedad 0 - Racing 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 14, 2007 | Racing 1 - Real Sociedad 0 |
Prediction
Despite their unbeaten run, several Sociedad fans are still not pleased with Philippe Montanier's initial year accountable. but another victory can mathematically guarantee their survival and that they ought to comfortably achieve that this weekend.
The Basque facet have lost only once in their last eight at Anoeta and with Vela scoring goals and Griezmann returning to the kind of kind he showed last season, the hosts have to be compelled to have means an excessive amount of firepower for a demoralised Racing.
The Basque facet have lost only once in their last eight at Anoeta and with Vela scoring goals and Griezmann returning to the kind of kind he showed last season, the hosts have to be compelled to have means an excessive amount of firepower for a demoralised Racing.
Real Sociedad 2 - 0 Santander
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