AZ Alkmaar vs Real Sociedad Match Preview

In the first match between these two teams three weeks ago, AZ Alkmaar failed to get something positive against Real Sociedad, suffering a 1-0 defeat, in a match where they could have conceded even more goals. After this outcome three teams are sharing the top of the group, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad as well as Napoli are having 6 points each. 

There are no new missings for A. Slot's team in this match, J. Clasie and R. Vlaar, who haven't performed so far in this season, remain unavailable. 

Only few football fans could believe that Real Sociedad would be ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid in Spanish La Liga after 10 rounds played. They are sitting 1st in the standings so far, having a 6 win streak which is the best ever in their history. However, in this winning streak they have competed against teams that are usually finishing below the top-8 of the table, but in any case, it is very hard to make a 6 consecutive wins in La Liga.

Today's missings for Real Sociedad are the experienced David Silva, as well as J. Guridi, and Gorosabel due to injuries.

The visitors may won easily in the first match, but I think that things could be a lot different in this one, three weeks later. AZ Alkmaar fancy playing offensive football and I expect much more from them tonight. Despite their defeat in the first match, they still have chances to reach the 1st place of their group, but a win here is essential.

The offered odds (4.33 - 1.80) are clearly indicating Real Sociedad as the favorites of this game, but the value bet seem to be on the hosts. The home side to win is my call for this one, offered at tempting 4.33 odds.