Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Match Context

Real Sociedad host Real Betis at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 9 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 35. The standings snapshot shows Real Sociedad in 9th place on 43 points, while Real Betis sit 5th with 53 points and a Champions League league-phase spot in their sights.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face multiple concerns. J. Aramburu (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is doubtful. J. Karrikaburu (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 league goals and 3 assists, is fully available and central to their attacking threat.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis also have absentees. M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined. A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful. J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful. Key forwards C. Hernández, with 10 goals and 3 assists, and creator A. Ezzalzouli, with 8 goals and 8 assists, are available to start.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad’s main attacking output remains intact through Oyarzabal, but potential absences of G. Guedes and J. Karrikaburu could thin their depth in forward areas. Real Betis lose defensive stability with Bartra and A. Ortiz sidelined, yet keep a strong offensive core through C. Hernández, A. Ezzalzouli, Antony and Pablo Fornals, preserving much of their creative and goalscoring power.