Betting preview: Victoria vs Real Sociedad should be interesting

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Victoria and Real Sociedad.

Victoria form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Liga Nacional this season. Victoria, who have the fewest scored goals (10) in Liga Nacional, have only managed 3 wins, 0 draws and 6 losses from their games here at Estadio Municipal Ceibeño Nilmo Edwards. When Victoria hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Honduras Progreso, Victoria and Platense), they have won 1 of 2 matches! Two home wins in a row for Victoria bring valid hopes of a third.

Victoria's previous game was also played at home, ending 4-1 versus Real España. The home side are looking to build on that result. A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Victoria, who played 4-1 against Real España. That match was also played at this venue (Estadio Municipal Ceibeño Nilmo Edwards). The Victoria fans got no joy from their last match, also played here at Estadio Municipal Ceibeño Nilmo Edwards: A 4-1 defeat against Real España.

Previous to that game, a home match hosting UPNFM in a game that was won 1-0. The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a home game that ended 1-0 versus UPNFM. Preceding that match was a defeat to UPNFM (1-0).

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Victoria have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found one match with the results: Won one, drawn zero and lost zero.

Victoria aren't scoring a lot here at Estadio Municipal Ceibeño Nilmo Edwards in the league, with only 6 goals from 9 games. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Victoria have conceded 12 in these home matches.

Real Sociedad form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Real Sociedad so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-6 (win-draw-lose). It's looking increasingly bleak for Sociedad who now has to deal with a five game losing streak. Victoria was the last time a defeat was avoided.

Real Sociedad play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-4 victory visiting Olimpia. Real Sociedad has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Olimpia for a 2-4 draw. Two away games in a row for Real Sociedad, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 2-4 versus Olimpia.

Before that, Real Sociedad secured a home win against Marathón with the score 0-3. A 0-3 draw was the result before that, hosting Marathón. A loss against Marathón was the result prior to that, in a home game.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found four similar matches played by Real Sociedad in our archives, and the results are: one win for Real Sociedad, two draws and one defeat.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Real Sociedad have scored 10 goals in 9 league games away. For Sociedad, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net. It's worth mentioning that 11 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches. When Real Sociedad is visiting a side on the bottom half, 2 of 2 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against Honduras Progreso, Real Sociedad and Platense.

Head 2 Head

The duelists have played earlier this season: Real Sociedad - Victoria 2-1. Head-to-head numbers (for the former two meetings): Victoria won zero games, zero matches ended with a tie and Real Sociedad got two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / one

Top Goalscorers

J. Tobías Chávez 4 goals

R. Martínez Alméndarez 4 goals

C. Renteria Córdova 3 goals

Victoria missing players

Real Sociedad missing players