Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Alaves (April 11, 2026)

Expected starting XI, team news, win probability and score prediction ahead of kickoff.

Key Answers

What is the predicted Real Sociedad lineup vs Alaves? → Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Tierney; Zubimendi, Merino, Brais Mendez; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea.
What is the predicted score? → 1-0.
What is the win probability? → Real Sociedad 54%.
What is the key team news? → Sociedad have the stronger home profile, but Alaves can still keep the game tight if they defend the box well and slow the tempo.

Prediction

Win Probability: Real Sociedad 54% | Draw 27% | Alaves 19%
Predicted Score: Real Sociedad 1-0 Alaves

Match information

Match: Real Sociedad vs Alaves
Competition: La Liga
Date: April 11, 2026
Kick-off: 13:00 local time

Real Sociedad predicted lineup

Real Sociedad should use their usual technically secure structure, with Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino helping them control possession and dictate where the game is played.

Predicted Real Sociedad starting XI: Alex Remiro; Hamari Traore, Igor Zubeldia, Robin Le Normand, Kieran Tierney; Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Brais Mendez; Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea.

Alaves predicted lineup

Alaves are more likely to keep a compact defensive shape, attack directly and trust physical defending plus second balls to keep the game within reach.

Predicted Alaves starting XI: Antonio Sivera; Andoni Gorosabel, Abdelkabir Abqar, Rafa Marin, Ruben Duarte; Antonio Blanco, Ander Guevara, Jon Guridi; Luis Rioja, Samu Omorodion, Carlos Vicente.

Team news

Sociedad’s key team-news issue is creative balance. Against a deep defense, they need enough quality between the lines to turn control into real chances.

Alaves do not need a long list of attacking options here. Their more important requirement is stability in defense and midfield so the match stays compact.

Why this game looks this way

Sociedad should have the better possession game and the clearer route to sustained pressure, which is why they deserve to be favored at home.

Alaves can still make the match awkward if they defend crosses well and deny central combinations. That keeps the likely scoreline narrow, even if Sociedad hold the stronger edge.

Score prediction

Real Sociedad should create enough to win, but Alaves are disciplined enough to stop this from becoming open. A low-scoring home victory still looks like the most natural result.

Predicted score: Real Sociedad 1-0 Alaves