16th Dec. Spanish Copa Del Rey---Eldense VS Real Sociedad Prediction

Spanish Copa Del Rey - Eldense VS Real Sociedad
Match Time:17-12-2025 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Eldense head into this Copa del Rey Round of 32 clash at Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat in resilient form as a Segunda División side, having progressed with wins over lower-tier teams like Almería (2-1) and Jaén (1-3). Their recent league form shows consistency in defense but limited scoring. At home, Eldense are unbeaten in recent cup ties, with goalkeeper keeping clean sheets in key moments. Coach José Oltra's lineup relies on Hamza Bellari's impact in the cup (2 goals, 1 assist in 150 minutes) and players like Marcos Bustillo. No major injuries are reported beyond minor doubts. Eldense will focus on compactness and set-pieces to frustrate Real Sociedad, aiming for a historic upset.

Real Sociedad are in mixed La Liga form, sitting mid-table after a dip, with recent wins in the cup over lower opposition like Negreira (3-0) and Reus (2-0). Their league results show defensive solidity but occasional lapses. Away form is reliable against lower-tier teams. Interim coach Ion Ansotegi may rotate, relying on younger or fringe players like Luka Sučić (recently back). Key injuries include Mikel Oyarzabal (hamstring), Igor Zubeldia (muscle), and Y. Herrera (calf). Real Sociedad will aim for control and quick transitions to advance comfortably.

Head to Head
Eldense and Real Sociedad have no prior competitive meetings, making this their first encounter in the Copa del Rey. Real Sociedad's La Liga experience contrasts with Eldense's Segunda level, with no direct H2H data. Real Sociedad's cup wins over lower-tier teams (5-0 aggregate) and Eldense's resilient progress suggest Real Sociedad's edge, but cup surprises are possible.

Prediction
Real Sociedad's top-flight quality and cup experience make them favorites against Eldense's Segunda resilience and home advantage. Eldense's defensive setup could keep it close early, but Real Sociedad's depth should prevail. I predict a 0-2 Real Sociedad win, with rotation players scoring. Real Sociedad's win probability is around 65%, reflecting their cup progress and Eldense's league focus. Expect Real Sociedad to control possession (around 58%) and corners (7-9), with Eldense relying on counters. The game will be tactical, with Real Sociedad advancing to the next round.

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