Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Prediction | La Liga R35 2026

Real Sociedad welcome Real Betis to Anoeta Stadium for a La Liga Round 35 encounter that carries significant implications for both clubs — and one in which the visiting side arrive in markedly superior form. Real Sociedad's season has hit a worrying plateau: five successive matches without a win in the league, including back-to-back losses to Getafe at home and Sevilla away, have exposed fundamental issues in both defensive solidity and attacking conviction. Three consecutive draws before those defeats — including a 3-3 thriller against already-safe Alavés at Anoeta — do little to inspire confidence that this team can manufacture the results it needs. The home ground offers psychological comfort and crowd support, but it has not been enough to generate victories of late. Real Betis tell a sharply contrasting story. Manuel Pellegrini's side — or whoever is at the helm this season — have steadily built momentum through the business end of the campaign. Their 3-2 win at Girona demonstrated they can find goals and resilience in equal measure on the road. A 1-1 draw against Real Madrid at the Villamarín was another statement of intent, proving Betis can compete with Spain's finest without buckling. The 3-0 cup victory over Real Oviedo provided a timely confidence boost just days before this fixture. All things considered, the form differential points towards a Real Betis victory in what should be an open and competitive match. Real Sociedad's propensity to concede — they let in nine goals across their last three away games — suits a Betis attack that knows how to find the net. Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Betis, with both teams to score and a match that should produce at least two goals. Confidence is moderate given the absence of confirmed lineups.