The Elche vs Real Sociedad La Liga 2025-26 fixture erupts on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM CET (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT) at Estadio Martínez Valero. North American and Aussie fans, it’s early afternoon viewing—grab brunch for the action.
Elche, holding 9th place with 14 points from 11 games (3 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses), look to build on a four-game unbeaten streak capped by a 1-1 draw against Valencia, showcasing improved organization under Pablo Machín.
Real Sociedad, aiming to climb from 14th with 12 points (3 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses), seek to rebound from a 2-1 Europa League defeat to Hoffenheim, where second-half lapses proved costly.
Elche’s strong home form (unbeaten in 6 of their last 8) goes up against Sociedad’s impressive away attack (averaging 1.8 goals per game), making this clash a tactical chess match that could be decided by set-pieces and smart substitutions.
Elche vs Real Sociedad – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
Matchday 12 highlights Elche’s compact 4-4-2 against Real Sociedad’s fluid 4-3-3 in a balanced La Liga encounter ripe for draws.
The newly promoted Elche side host Real Sociedad in what promises to be a fascinating encounter. Elche have made a decent start to their campaign and will look to build on that momentum at home, while Real Sociedad are seeking consistency and an away breakthrough as they strive to climb the table.
- Tournament: La Liga 2025-26
- Match Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 (Matchday 12)
- Time:
- USA: [time not specified]
- Europe (BST): 21:00 (9:00 pm) BST according to sources.
- Local (Elche, Spain): 21:00
- Stadium: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
- Past 5 Matches (All Competitions):
- Elche Form: L W L D L (approx)
- Real Sociedad Form: W W L D W (approx)
Team News and Analysis
Elche currently sit around 9th in the table with 14 points from 11 matches. They were promoted last season and have made a respectable start, especially at home where they remain unbeaten.
However, their recent form shows some wobbles: they have lost three of their last four league matches. A key injury concern: defender Pedro Bigas is a doubt after being forced off against FC Barcelona.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are around 14th in the table with 12 points from 11 matches. They are entering this game on a positive run, having won their last two league matches and three in all competitions. But they still face issues, notably their away form is weak — they’ve yet to register an away win this season.
Injury concerns include Orri Óskarsson (muscular injury), Arsen Zakharyan, Yangel Herrera and Jon Karrikaburu.
Head-to-Head Record Elche vs Real Sociedad
Historically, Real Sociedad have dominated this fixture. Elche have not beaten them since April 2015, suffering at least six straight defeats in the matchup.
All-time H2H
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | La Liga | Real Sociedad 3-1 Elche | 3-1 |
| Dec 3, 2023 | La Liga | Elche 0-1 Real Sociedad | 0-1 |
| Mar 19, 2023 | La Liga | Real Sociedad 2-0 Elche | 2-0 |
| Sep 4, 2022 | La Liga | Elche 1-1 Real Sociedad | 1-1 |
| Feb 4, 2021 | La Liga | Real Sociedad 2-0 Elche | 2-0 |
Elche’s Martínez Valero record (3 wins, 3 draws in 9) offers faint hope.
Last 5 Matches & Results Summary
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Results Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Elche | vs Barcelona (L)… (other 4 games) | ~1 Win, ~1 Draw, ~3 Losses |
| Real Sociedad | vs Athletic Bilbao (W)… (other 4) | ~3 Wins, ~0-1 Draw, ~2 Losses |
Elche vs Real Sociedad Predicted XI Lineups
Elche (4-4-2):
Real Sociedad (4-3-3):
- Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Martin, Gomez; Guedes, Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Soler, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal
Key Players to Watch
Elche
- André Silva – One of their major attacking outlets, and has scored four times this season.
- Rafa Mir – Also four goals in the campaign; a key figure in their forward line.
- David Affengruber – The young defender who has drawn interest; his stability at the back will be important.
Real Sociedad
- Mikel Oyarzabal – Their top scorer for this season with four goals; they’ll look to him for attacking inspiration.
- Arsen Zakharyan – Although injured, his return is eagerly awaited and he could provide a spark.
- Ander Barrenetxea – In good form when fit; his availability could influence the game’s attacking dynamic.
Match Prediction of Elche vs Real Sociedad
This matchup is delicately balanced. Elche comes in confident on home turf—undefeated at their stadium and eager to build on their strong league start.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, arrives refreshed but weighed down by poor away form and a string of injury troubles.
Given Elche’s home form and Real Sociedad’s away struggles, I’m leaning slightly toward a tight victory for the hosts. Expect a competitive game with maybe fewer goals than some might predict.
- Prediction: Elche 1-0 Real Sociedad
Where to Watch Elche vs Real Sociedad La Liga 2025 Match
Here’s how you can watch the Elche vs Real Sociedad match live around the world:
| Country | TV Broadcasting / Streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ exclusive; FuboTV – Starts 9:15 AM ET. |
| Canada | DAZN Canada. 9:15 AM ET kickoff. |
| Europe | DAZN; Sky Sports; beIN Sports (Spain/France). |
| Australia | beIN Sports. Begins 8:15 PM AEDT (Nov 10). |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport, RTL7 |