Real Sociedad – Alaves: Basque derby with Europe on the line at Anoeta 
Anoeta is set to be rocking on Saturday afternoon. Real Sociedad host Alaves. Europe is the big talking point around town. Real Sociedad are looking to cement seventh place in the table. A Basque derby never leaves much room for caution or fine calculations. The tension is already building in the streets of San Sebastian before kick-off.
Real Sociedad’s ideal build-up 
Real Sociedad come into this on the back of two wins in their last three games. The recent victory over Levante has lifted the mood in the dressing room. They’ve been strong at home this season. The players have won eight of their 15 league matches at Anoeta. This is the final dress rehearsal before the Copa del Rey final. Real Sociedad face Atletico Madrid for the trophy on 18 April.
The fight to stay up 
The visitors’ manager is battling to keep his club in the top flight. Even so, Alaves have had the upper hand in recent league meetings with Real Sociedad. They’ve won the last three La Liga clashes between the sides. Away trips, though, have often been a mess this season. The side have lost 10 of their 15 competitive matches on the road. Their attack has been blunt away from home too, with just 13 goals scored. Even so, Alaves will fancy their chances of catching Real Sociedad cold before their big cup date.
Likely line-ups
Real Sociedad : Remiro ; Aramburu, Martin, Caleta-Car, Gomez ; Turrientes, Soler ; Barrenetxea, Sucic, Guedes ; Oyarzabal
Alaves : Sivera ; Tenaglia, Jonny, Parada ; Perez, Blanco, Ibanez, Rebbach ; Alena ; Martinez, Boye
Football prediction Real Sociedad vs Alaves
Real Sociedad to win
The need to lock down a European place should fire up the home side from the first whistle. Real Sociedad’s midfield should set a sharper technical tempo and keep control of the game.
Alaves’ lack of confidence on the road ought to make life easier for the home forwards. Real Sociedad should back up their excellent home form with a valuable win.
Their overall tactical control, plus the noise at Anoeta, should be enough to get the favourites over the line.
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