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 home side sit 9th with 43 points and a goal difference of -1, while Betis arrive in 5th place on 53 points with a goal difference of 11.

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. None of these absentees are among the league’s leading scorers or assist providers, but they do reduce depth in both full-back and attacking roles. Key attacking figure Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 league goals and 3 assists, is available, as is creative outlet Barrenetxea with 3 goals and 5 assists.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis also have notable issues at the back and in attack. M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined. A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful. J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful. The defensive absences may force reshuffles in the back line, while Bakambu’s uncertainty trims their forward options. Crucially, top scorer C. Hernández (10 goals, 3 assists) and leading creator A. Ezzalzouli (8 goals, 8 assists) are both available.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad retain their primary attacking output through Oyarzabal and Barrenetxea, so the offensive structure remains largely intact. Real Betis, despite defensive losses, keep a very strong attacking core with C. Hernández, A. Ezzalzouli, Antony and Pablo Fornals all available, preserving most of their goal and assist threat for this fixture.