- Home form: Elche are winless in 1 home LaLiga 2026/2027 game so far (D0, L1).
- Away form: Real Sociedad are also winless away from home in LaLiga 2026/2027 (D0, L2).
- Conceding: Elche have conceded an average of 5.00 goals per home LaLiga 2026/2027 match.
Two solid sides looking for first home/ away wins
Elche have a LaLiga 2026/2027 record so far with 1 point from 3 games, so the Franjiverdes are already under pressure in 19th place. Real Sociedad haven't got out of first gear with their own start to the campaign either, currently sitting 13th with 3 points on the board after 3 matches.
Elche coach Martín Anselmi has been at the helm since 1 July 2026 and his possession-first, shape-shifting system has yet to take hold ahead of Monday's clash at the Estadio Martinez Valero. Gonzalo Villar has set the tone for the hosts so far with 1 assist in 3 matches, as he has shown a knack for picking out team mates in the early stages.
Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo took charge on 20 December 2025 and his high-pressing, fast-transition style of play has given the Txuriurdines a sharper edge on the pitch, but not necessarily more points. Mikel Oyarzabal has made his presence felt with 2 assists in 3 LaLiga 2026/2027 matches, as he has made a habit of creating chances for his team mates.
Goals are expected at the Martinez Valero
Odds and predictions
Real Sociedad look the more likely of the two sides to get the three points on Monday, but their winless away form and Elche's lack of wins at home makes this game much closer than the odds suggest.
- Real Sociedad are 2.32 favourites to win, but both Elche and the draw sit at 2.95 and 3.35 respectively, so we're playing it safe with a wager on under 2.5 goals at 1.85.
- Both teams to score at 1.7 will also appeal in this early season clash that should see two contrasting systems do battle.
- The last meeting in 2025/2026 saw Real Sociedad come out on top in a 3-1 win and the visitors will hope to take that momentum into this matchup, as they are yet to lose in their last two meetings with Elche (W1, D1).
- Buba Sangare has given Elche a real offensive spark with 1 goal in 3 games, while the same can be said for Ander Barrenetxea at Real Sociedad, who has 1 goal in 3 matches.
Tactical battle
The hosts will try to be patient and move the ball around, while the visitors will look for turnovers high up the field and break into space at pace.
