Real Sociedad host Osasuna in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey as they look to snap out of their recent struggles. The visitors are playing well at the moment and given their fine record in this fixture, should claim the upper hand here.
Real Sociedad are in the middle of a rough patch and have struggled since the 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in the previous round of the Copa del Rey. They have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions and head into Thursday’s clash off the back of a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna.
Despite recent struggles, Sociedad will be in a confident mood having gone unbeaten in eight of their last nine home matches in all competitions. They have won seven times in that run but were beaten 3-0 in their last La Liga fixture in front of their fans.
Osasuna also knocked out a topflight side in the previous round, claiming a 3-2 victory over defending champions Athletic Bilbao. That result sparked a four-match unbeaten run that culminated in last weekend’s 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad.
Vicente Moreno’s men have also caught the eye on their recent travels and are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 away matches in all competitions. They have already won at the Reale Arena this season, with a 2-0 victory over Sociedad among their recent results on the road.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing Sociedad
Despite their recent struggles, Real Sociedad are still considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 7/10 by BoyleSports. A win for Osasuna is valued at 15/4 while BoyleSports are also offering odds of 12/5 for a draw.
Head to Head: Recent advantage for visitors
Real Sociedad have a 24-13 advantage with 11 draws from 48 previous matches against Osasuna. However, they have won the last four meetings and have already done the double over La Real this season, winning 2-0 back in October, before the 2-1 victory last weekend.
Players to watch: Budimir haunts Sociedad
Ante Budimir often carries the attacking threat for Osasuna and has scored four goals in the last four matches in all competitions. The forward has also found the net four times in the last three matches against Real Sociedad and is priced at 9/4 by BoyleSports to maintain his scoring run.
Mikel Oyarzabal has been one of the standout players for Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey, scoring in the last two matches. The forward is priced at 15/8 by BoyleSports to find the net once again on Thursday.
Probable line-ups
Brais Mendez was a second half substitute at Osasuna last weekend and could be handed a start on Thursday. Martin Zubimendi should continue in midfield while Oyarzabal is set to feature in attack once again.
Bryan Zaragoza made a late cameo for Osasuna last weekend and could play from the start on Thursday. Iker Munoz could also be given the nod in midfield while Budemir is expected to lead the line once again.
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Lopez, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Aramburu, Zubimendi, Kubo, Sucic, Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal
Osasuna: Herrera, Cruz, Catena, Boyomo, Lopez, Moncoyola, Torro, Oroz, Barja, Garcia, Budimir
Anything else catch the eye?
Both teams have been on target in two of their last three meetings and a repeat is priced at 21/20 with BoyleSports. Those two meetings have produced over 2.5 goals, which is priced at 23/20 with BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 16/5 for over 3.5 goals.
Osasuna have scored first in the last three La Liga meetings with Real Sociedad and can be backed to grab the opening goal on Thursday at 11/4 with BoyleSports.
This Spanish Cup match between Real Sociedad and Osasuna will be played on Feb 6, 2025 and kick off at 18:30. Check below for our tipsters best Real Sociedad vs Osasuna prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
