Match Information
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Match Overview
Real Sociedad host Deportivo La Coruna at Anoeta on October 11 in Regular Season 8, a fixture pitting two closely-matched sides separated by just one place in the table, with Real Sociedad eighth and Deportivo seventh. With both teams occupying the lower-middle of the division at this early stage, points gained here could meaningfully shape the trajectory of their respective seasons as the campaign takes shape.
Recent league form offers a useful lens into this contest. Real Sociedad arrive with a mixed record: wins against Valencia (September 20) and Elche (September 7) sandwiched around a heavy 0-3 home defeat to Atletico Madrid on September 13 and a goalless draw with Celta Vigo on September 3. That inconsistency is compounded by a midweek continental commitment, a 1-2 home loss to Bournemouth in the Europa League League Stage on September 17, which added another fixture into an already congested schedule. Deportivo, meanwhile, have drawn three of their last five matches across competitions, including league stalemates with Real Betis (September 20) and Getafe (September 13), alongside a 0-1 defeat to Sevilla on September 16. Deportivo also featured in club friendlies in late September and early October, including a 1-3 loss to FC Porto, which represents schedule context rather than any league implication.
Squad availability is a notable factor here: both clubs report no injuries, meaning Pellegrino Matarazzo and Antonio Hidalgo should have full squads to select from, placing added emphasis on tactical selection and rotation management rather than enforced changes.
With both sides searching for the kind of form that solidifies mid-table positioning, this contest offers a clear opportunity for either team to build momentum heading into the next phase of the season.
Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad
A. Remiro; J. Aramburu, L. Beitia, J. Martin, S. Gomez; J. Ochieng, J. Gorrotxategi, C. Soler, G. Guedes; L. Sucic, M. Oyarzabal
Deportivo La Coruna
Leo Román; Miguel Loureiro, Dani Barcia, J. Giménez, Angeliño; Marc Casadó, Diego Villares, L. Amatucci, Riki Rodríguez; P. Aubameyang, David Mella
Team Form Analysis
Real Sociedad
League Position: 8Real Sociedad Form Analysis
Real Sociedad's recent league form shows two wins, one draw, and one loss across their last four La Liga outings, a record offering glimpses of attacking promise but little defensive consistency. Their away victories at Valencia (3-2, September 20) and Elche (3-2, September 7) both came in high-scoring affairs, with the side netting three goals in each, suggesting a team capable of punishing opponents when their forward line clicks. However, the 0-3 home defeat to Atletico Madrid on September 13 exposed vulnerabilities against higher-caliber opposition, while the scoreless draw with Celta Vigo on September 3 pointed to occasional struggles breaking down organized defenses at Anoeta. Adding a midweek Europa League defeat to Bournemouth on September 17 into the mix, Real Sociedad have faced a demanding run of fixtures across two competitions. The overall picture is of a side with attacking quality on the road but a need for greater defensive solidity and sharper edge in front of their own supporters.
Deportivo La Coruna
League Position: 7Deportivo La Coruna Form Analysis
Deportivo La Coruna's league form over their last four matches reads as two draws and a loss, with the draws against Real Betis (1-1, September 20) and Getafe (1-1, September 13) reflecting a team capable of taking points off varied opposition but struggling to turn parity into victory. The 0-1 home defeat to Sevilla on September 16 highlighted difficulties finding the net in front of their own fans, a theme that continued into their friendly fixtures, including a 1-3 loss to FC Porto on October 2 and a 2-2 draw with Penafiel on September 25. While those friendly results carry no league weight, they do suggest the squad has been working through form and cohesion issues during this stretch. Defensively, Deportivo have conceded in each of their last three competitive matches, though they have also avoided heavy defeats in La Liga play. The underlying picture is of a resilient but goal-shy side seeking a more clinical final product.
Head-to-Head
Real Sociedad
Deportivo La Coruna
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-02 | Real Sociedad | 5 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2017-09-10 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 4 | Real Sociedad |
| 2017-04-23 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2016-12-05 | Deportivo La Coruna | 5 - 1 | Real Sociedad |
| 2016-01-16 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2015-08-22 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad |
| 2015-04-12 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 2 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2014-11-22 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad |
| 2013-06-01 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad |
| 2013-01-13 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two clubs includes some notably high-scoring affairs. Real Sociedad's 5-0 demolition of Deportivo on February 2, 2018 stands as the most lopsided result in the recorded series, a dominant home performance. The corresponding fixture in the other direction also produced fireworks, as Deportivo fell 4-2 away to Real Sociedad on September 10, 2017, an entertaining end-to-end contest. Earlier, on December 5, 2016, Deportivo turned the tables emphatically, beating Real Sociedad 5-1 on their own ground, a reminder that this fixture has swung dramatically in both directions over the years. Several other meetings, including goalless and drawn affairs, round out a series that has produced both tight tactical battles and occasional goal avalanches.
Venue Factor
Anoeta provides Real Sociedad with a familiar home setting as they look to build on their recent away form in a venue where their own supporters will be eager to see greater attacking fluency following the scoreless draw with Celta Vigo and the heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid earlier in September. For Deportivo La Coruna, the trip to San Sebastian follows a stretch that included away fixtures at Getafe and Penafiel, giving the squad recent experience traveling for competitive and friendly matches alike. The atmosphere at Anoeta is typically a significant factor for Real Sociedad, and with
Injury Concerns
Real Sociedad
Deportivo La Coruna
