Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction: Bellingham to strike

We’ve reached the business end of the Copa de Rey, as Real Sociedad and Real Madrid prepare to face off in the semi-final first leg at the Reale Arena on Wednesday night (20:30, Premier Sports 2).

Alex Jack provides his best bets in his Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid prediction piece, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the showdown in San Sebastian.

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Team News

Nayef Aguerd has joined a Sociedad  injury list that includes Hamari Traore, Luka Sucic and Jon Pacheco after he was forced off against Leganes last time out.

Arsen Zakharyan picked up a slight knock on his return to action that 3-0 home win over Leganes and is a doubt to face Los Blancos.

In more positive news for the hosts, Igor Zubeldia and Sheraldo Becker are both set to return from suspension to feature.

As for the visitors, Carlo Ancelotti has no fresh injury concerns, but he will have to do without Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal as they recover from long-term knee injuries.

Jude Bellingham is serving a suspension in La Liga but will be available for this Copa del Rey clash.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Odds

Real Sociedad are underdogs at 3/1 to take a lead into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, while Real Madrid are 4/5 to win the first leg.

A draw on Wednesday night is available at 13/5, while under 2.5 total goals is currently 10/11.

Real Madrid to win to nil @ 21/10

Real Madrid have enjoyed their recent visits to the Reale Arena and look capable of taking a lead back to the capital for the semi-final second leg.

The last two meetings between these sides have taken place in San Sebastian, with Real Madrid winning those La Liga encounters 1-0 and 2-0.

Given their form in this fixture at the Real Arena, Real Madrid to win to nil for a third time in a row catches the eye at 21/10.

Jude Bellingham anytime goalscorer @ 13/5

Looking to make an impact on his return to action, Bellingham appeals in the anytime goalscorer market for Wednesday’s game.

Scoring seven goals in La Liga and three in the Champions League, the England midfielder has continued to be a threat in the final third this season.

Expected to start this game before sitting out the next La Liga outing, Bellingham is good value to add to his goal tally for the season against Real Sociedad in this showdown in the Basque Country.

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