Real Sociedad vs Napoli Predictions and Betting Tips
The Reale Arena is set to be filled with top-class footballing action as it hosts a proper match in the UEL group stage. For this one, Real Sociedad and Napoli will be at each other's toes with the intent of getting the three points on display.
This would be the first European meeting between these two sides. However, it is expected to be nothing but entertaining given the quality of both teams. Both teams not only possess attacking and defensive qualities, but they're also in decent form. As a result, this game is one that is highly-anticipated by the neutrals. Who gets all the points at the end of the day?
La Real on top form
Real Sociedad has been the best team in the Spanish top-flight since the commencement of the new season. As such, they sit at the top of the LaLiga Santander standings with fourteen points from their opening seven games. The addition of one certain David Silva has brought more creativity at the final third. As such, they also lead the way in terms of goals scored with fourteen goals scored.
Barrenetxea and his boys opened their UEFA Europa League account with a narrow 1-0 win away to HJK Rijeka. A goal in the 90th minute from Jon Bautista was the deciding factor as they manage to cop all three points. This set the platform they used to thrash Huesca in their most recent league game. Oyarzabal- who is in top form- bagged a brace while Portu and Isak also put their names on the scoresheet as they ran out 4-1 winners.
Feisty encounter on the cards
Just like their opponents, Napoli is also in flying form. Gattuso and his troops have featured in five Serie A games, winning four and losing just one. They were awarded a controversial 3-0 loss against Juventus for not showing up at the Allianz Stadium. This was as a result of the coronavirus spread in the Napoli locker-room with Elmas and Zielinski testing positive.
However, the side from Naples has won the next two league games. The first game with a stunning performance at home to Atalanta and the most recent one away at Benevento. Gattuso and his troops will be keen on getting a positive result from this game following their opening group stage match loss to AZ.
Real Sociedad vs Napoli Team News
Illarramendi and Sangalli are both ruled out of this one via long-term injuries while Januzaj is rated doubtful. Gattuso currently doesn't have any injury problems and will be travelling to San Sebastian with his full team.
Real Sociedad possible starting XI:
Alex Remiro, Gorosabel, Elustondo, Le Normand, Monreal; Martin Zubimendi; Oyarzabal, Merino, Silva, Portu; Isak
Napoli possible starting XI:
Meret, Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Hysaj; Fabian Ruiz, Stanislav Lobotka; Mertens, Politano, Lozano; Osimhen,
Real Sociedad vs Napoli Prediction: 1-1
La Real will be keen on getting all three points so as to grab a dominant position at the top of Group F. Napoli, on the other hand, will be keen on transferring their league form to this European competition. However, we don't see a clear winner for this one. As a result, we would be sitting on the fence with a scoring draw.
