Real Sociedad’s six-point edge meets Levante’s away scoring problem

The table question

Real Sociedad enter this La Liga regular-season round 10 fixture ranked #5 with 16 points from 9 games, while Levante are ranked #11 with 10 points from 9 games. The pre-match standings put Real Sociedad six points ahead. Barcelona lead the league with 27 points, leaving Real Sociedad 11 points behind and Levante 17 points behind.

The immediate test is whether Levante can create more away danger. Their away record this season is 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 2 goals scored and 7 conceded. Real Sociedad’s home record is 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 5 goals scored and 6 conceded. That contrast gives the hosts the stronger results base, although their home numbers do not point to a consistently dominant attack.

Form and goal threats

Real Sociedad’s nine-match form sample reads Loss, Loss, Win, Draw, Win, Loss, Win, Win, Win. Levante’s nine-match sample is Loss, Draw, Win, Draw, Loss, Loss, Draw, Draw, Win. Brugui is Levante’s leading listed scorer with 5 goals and 1 assist in 8 appearances, while Iván Romero has 3 goals in 9 appearances. L. Sučić has scored 3 goals in 8 appearances for Real Sociedad.

Availability before kickoff

Real Sociedad are without J. Aramburu and A. Odriozola, while L. Beitia and Y. Herrera are questionable. Levante are without E. Bardeli and A. Primo; Dela and H. Sotelo are questionable.

Can Brugui and Levante turn their limited away scoring record into a decisive test for Real Sociedad’s home defence?