Real Sociedad vs Alavés: the Basque derby clash that could shape the season
Real Sociedad host Deportivo Alavés at Anoeta on Saturday 11 April 2026 in a pivotal LaLiga 2025/26 fixture. The hosts sit 7th with 41 points while Alavés are 15th on 32, with both sides chasing mid-table bragging rights in the final stretch.
What’s at stake?
Alavés have won the last two meetings, yet Sociedad still hold the overall head-to-head edge. Kicking off at 13:00, this clash arrives as both teams chase contrasting goals: Sociedad push for European spots while Alavés fight to climb clear of the drop zone.
Match keys
Sociedad bring the sharper attacking numbers. Mikel Oyarzabal tops the scoring charts with 12 goals from 27 games, averaging 0.44 goals per 90 and notching three assists. His shot accuracy tops 50%. Gonçalo Guedes chips in eight goals and four assists in 30 matches, creating over 1.5 big chances per game.
Alavés rely on Lucas Boyé, who has ten goals in 24 appearances, and midfield orchestrator Carles Aleñá, averaging 1.2 key passes per match. But their backline has leaked too many goals, leaving them vulnerable to Sociedad’s firepower.
Predictions and betting
Bookmakers lean toward Oyarzabal to find the net at any time, priced at 5/4 (44.4%) with Sky Bet. Sociedad’s attacking edge and Alavés’s defensive frailties tilt the odds in favour of a home win that could restore order in the derby.
Current context
Sociedad sit 7th with 41 points, while Alavés are 15th on 32. Sociedad have scored zero and conceded zero in their most recent official match, played on 21 July 2026.
