Overview
It is undeniable that Real Sociedad are having a disappointing 2025-2026 season, when the Basque team is currently only 18th in the rankings with only 6 points.
La Real have only had 1 win, 3 draws and 5 losses in La Liga this season, with the only victory coming at home against Mallorca - a team that is also struggling at the bottom of the table.
Coach Sergio Francisco's team lost 0-1 at home to Rayo Vallecano right before the October international break, but has somewhat regained their spirit when holding Celta Vigo to a 1-1 draw in the most recent round.
In the history of the confrontation, Real Sociedad have won 54 out of 140 encounters with Sevilla in all competitions, but in the most recent meeting in March 2025, they lost 0-1.
Last season, Real Sociedad ended the La Liga campaign in 11th place - a not-so-bad result but still below expectations. Entering the new season, the Basque team was expected to improve their performance, but the first months of the season witnessed poor and unstable performances.
Meanwhile, Sevilla entered this match in an unhappy mood after a 1-3 defeat at home to Mallorca, ending a run of 2 consecutive wins against Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona.
Los Nervionenses finished 17th in La Liga last season - their worst finish since being relegated in the 1999-2000 season. However, the Andalusia team has shown signs of improvement in the early stages of this year's season.
Under the leadership of coach Matias Almeyda, Sevilla currently has 4 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses after 9 rounds, ranking 9th on the rankings with 13 points.
In fact, Sevilla are only 3 points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid. With the quality of their current squad, they are fully capable of competing for a return to the European arena in the 2026-2027 season.
Los Nervionenses have won two of their last three meetings with Real Sociedad and will aim to win two consecutive victories against the Basque side for the first time since 2021.
Personnel situation
Real Sociedad continues to be without Orri Oskarsson due to a thigh injury, while Takefusa Kubo, Alex Lebarbier and Inaki ruperez still need to be further evaluated after being absent in the draw with Celta Vigo.
That match brought some positive signals, so Sergio Francisco is likely to keep the same starting lineup. Mikel Oyarzabal will pair Ander Barrenetxea up front.
Carlos Soler is one of the possible changes, while Goncalo Guedes will also compete for a place in the attack area.
On the opposite side, Sevilla are still leaving open the possibility of Tanguy Nianzou, Joan Jordan and Alfonso Gonzalez playing, but Matias Almeyda are not facing any new injuries.
The Argentine could adjust his upper-level squad, with Adnan Januzaj, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke all ready to be given a chance. However, Isaac Romero will still be the first choice in attack, alongside Ruben Vargas.
Expected lineup:
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz, Mendez, Herrera, Gorrotxategi, Gomez, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea.
Sevilla: Vlachodimos, Carmona, Azpilicueta, Marcao, Suazo, Mendy, agoume, Sanchez, sow, Vargas, Romero.
The match between Real Sociedad and Sevilla takes place at 2:00 am on October 25 (Vietnam time).
