Sports Innovation previews the Europa League match between Real Sociedad and RB Leipzig and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
RB Leipzig will visit Reale Seguros Stadium on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa League knockout fixture with home side Real Sociedad.
It finished all square between the two sides in Germany for the first leg in a 2-2 draw, meaning there is everything to play for here. Real Sociedad have two away goals and home advantage on their side, but can they get the job done?
The hosts are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They claimed a steady 12 goals in their previous 10 Europa League matches for an average of 1.2 goals per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 13 goals, or an average of 1.3 goals a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to clean sheet 3 times in this run.
RB Leipzig are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 15 goals in the past 9 Europa League outings for an average of 1.5 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 13 goals, and while the Red Bulls claimed 2 clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.3 goals per match.
Our tip
Stats and facts for Real Sociedad vs RB Leipzig in Europa League.
- Real Sociedad have not lost 5 of the last 6 matches
- Real Sociedad have scored in 6 of the last 8 matches
- RB Leipzig have scored in 25 of the last 27 matches
- RB Leipzig have won the last 4 matches in a row
- RB Leipzig have not lost 7 of the last 8 matches
- RB Leipzig have not conceded in the last 3 matches in a row
Current form — Real Sociedad vs RB Leipzig
Judging by their last 3 matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Real Sociedad at the moment. Against Granada, they came out on top in a 2-0 win, before drawing 2-2 against RB Leipzig. Most recently they were left reeling in a 4-0 defeat win against Athletic Bilbao.
RB Leipzig look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last 3 matches they first beat FC Koln by 3-1, before drawing 2-2 with Real Sociedad. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Hertha Berlin by a 1-6 scoreline.
How do the bookies view it?
On paper, it has the look of a very close match. RB Leipzig are the minor favorites, priced at odds of 2.70 to take the victory. The home win currently settles at 2.90, should the hosts get the job done. A draw ramps up an accumulator with odds of 3.50.
Real Sociedad vs RB Leipzig – Fixture History
It finished all square on when Real Sociedad last faced RB Leipzig in the Europa League. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 2-2 in the end. Depending on your betting strategy, another draw will no doubt spice up your next accumulator.
Primary goal getter
Ahead of their latest Europa League match, both Real Sociedad and RB Leipzig will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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