Elche vs Real Sociedad confirmed lineups, team news, and odds. Read our in-depth match prediction and starting XI analysis ahead of this LaLiga clash.
Elche vs Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 7 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:30 UK time |
Venue | Martínez Valero |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Elche and Real Sociedad have been confirmed.
Elche Starting XI
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI: Matías Dituro, Pedro Bigas, Buba Sangaré, Víctor Chust, Javier Morcillo, Facundo Buonanotte, Germán Valera, Gonzalo Villar, Tete Morente, Fer Niño, Ezequiel Ponce
Substitutes: Martim Neto, Marc Aguado, Alejandro Iturbe, Federico Redondo, Josan, Rubén Sánchez, Lucas Cepeda, Roy Revivo, Abiel Osorio, Matia Barzic, Ali Houary, Thomas Lemar
Real Sociedad Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Unai Marrero, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gómez, Mamadou Sarr, Jon Aramburu, Carlos Soler, Yangel Herrera, Job Ochieng, Gonçalo Guedes, Mikel Oyarzabal, Luka Sucic
Substitutes: Aihen Muñoz, Alex Marchal, Jon Martín, Jon Gorrotxategi, Orri Óskarsson, Héctor Fort, Beñat Turrientes, Arsen Zakharyan, Ander Barrenetxea, Jon Pacheco, Takefusa Kubo, Álex Remiro
Elche vs Real Sociedad Immediate Reaction
Elche
Elche line up in a 3-5-2 formation with Matías Dituro starting in goal behind a defensive trio of Pedro Bigas, Buba Sangaré, and Víctor Chust. Tete Morente and Germán Valera provide width from the flank positions outside a central midfield group of Javier Morcillo, Facundo Buonanotte, and Gonzalo Villar. In attack, Fer Niño is paired with Ezequiel Ponce to lead the line for the hosts.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad set up in a 4-4-2 system with Unai Marrero starting between the posts and a back four featuring Jon Aramburu, Mamadou Sarr, Igor Zubeldia, and Sergio Gómez. The midfield sees Job Ochieng and Gonçalo Guedes stationed out wide, with Carlos Soler and Yangel Herrera operating centrally. Mikel Oyarzabal partners Luka Sucic in the forward line.
Elche vs Real Sociedad Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this fixture includes four selections. In the attacking markets, it backs Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime and Takefusa Kubo to register over 0.5 shots on target. In the disciplinary selections, the bet backs Yangel Herrera to be shown a card and Elche to receive over 2.5 team cards.
Elche vs Real Sociedad Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Real Sociedad come into the match as the projected favourites with a strong attacking setup featuring Mikel Oyarzabal and Luka Sucic. While Elche aim to stay compact in their 3-5-2 system, the visitors are anticipated to edge a closely contested clash away from home.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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