Real Sociedad will look to build on last weekend’s 2-1 win over Getafe when they face Osasuna in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.
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Sociedad have endured a difficult spell in the league, managing just two wins in their last seven matches, but confidence should be boosted by their recent success at Getafe, where Aramburu’s stoppage-time header secured a 2–1 victory and provided timely encouragement ahead of this cup tie.
They already booked their place in the last 32 with a 2–1 win over Eldense, but Real Sociedad’s home form remains a concern, having failed to record a victory in their last three matches at their own stadium. Despite that, the club have turned their attention firmly to the cup, posting on their official X handle,
All eyes on the Copa del Rey,
as they pointed ahead to their next clash with Osasuna on January 13.
Osasuna come into this game after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Girona at the weekend.
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They have also been inconsistent away from home, with just one win in their last seven away games across all competitions.
The Copa del Rey represents a major opportunity for silverware this season, so Sociedad will be eager to make a strong impression at the Reale Arena, particularly after being reminded earlier in the campaign that top teams can still punish them, as Barcelona showed with a comeback win inspired by Lewandowski and Yamal at Montjuïc.
Team News
For Real Sociedad, Venezuelan defender Yangel Herrera is out with injury and hasn’t played since October. Inaki Ruperez is a long-term absentee. Benat Turrientes is doubtful and will be assessed before the game. For Osasuna, Iker Benito is still sidelined since October and won’t feature. Ante Budimir, the team’s top scorer, should lead the attack.
Possible Lineups
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Gomez, Caleta-Car, Martin, Aramburu; Guedes, Soler, Zakharyan, Kubo; Oyarzabal, Mendez
Osasuna: Herrera; Galan, Herrando, Catena, Rosier; Torro, Moncayola; Munoz, Oroz, Garcia; Budimir
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast across multiple regions, with DAZN LaLiga and Movistar Plus+ showing it in Spain, while viewers in the United States can watch on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. In the United Kingdom, coverage will be available via DAZN, with potential broadcasts on Premier Sports or Disney+. Fans across Sub-Saharan Africa can tune in on SuperSport, and the game will also be shown on DAZN in countries including Belgium, Japan, and Italy.
Prediction
Several football prediction platforms are leaning towards a narrow Real Sociedad win. Sports Mole and Forebet both point towards a 2-1 home victory, while PredictZ slightly favours a 1-0 win for the hosts. The general feeling is that Sociedad’s quality and cup experience could edge it, but Osasuna’s hunger in knockout football means this one could stay tight right until the final whistle.
