Real Sociedad vs Levante prediction

THE FORECAST

Real Sociedad sit 5th with 16 points and good recent form but carry significant rotation risk after a Thursday Europa League match just 3 days prior, with an already lengthy injury list; expect a weakened starting XI. Levante are in modest form (WDDLL) but had 4 days rest and face a Copa del Rey fixture in 3 days themselves, creating some motivation to keep this compact, while the warm San Sebastián conditions (up to 32°C) could further hinder a tired Sociedad press. Home advantage and the quality gap between a mid-table La Liga side and a promoted/lower-ranked Levante still tips the balance narrowly toward the hosts, but this looks a close contest.