Mirandes vs Real Sociedad
4 March 2000hrs
Football – Spain – Copa del Rey
Pick 2-1 Away Win
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 15/2 odds taken 1425 GMT, Tuesday 3 March
With the big boys already eliminated, the Copa del Rey is well and truly up for grabs this season. Real Sociedad, Mirandes, Athletic Bilbao and Granada are the four clubs left in the competition. On Wednesday night, Mirandes and Sociedad clash at the Estadio Municipal de Anduva for the second leg of their semi-final. Who will reach April’s showpiece final in Seville? We have the latest odds and best tips for this Spanish cup clash.
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Mirandes Preview – Can the Segunda Division outfit cause an upset on home turf?
Mirandes have had a fine Copa del Rey campaign thus far. The Reds, who were promoted from the third tier last season, have seen off the likes of Coruxo, UCAM Murcia, Celta Vigo, Sevilla and Villarreal to reach the last four.
Despite their excellent cup run, Mirandes have not won in league action since beating Girona 3-0 away from home three days before Christmas. Since then, they have drawn eight and lost one of their last nine Segunda Division games.
Andoni Iraola’s troops are currently in tenth place in La Liga 2. So far, Mirandes have won eight, drawn 15 and lost only seven times.
Jabatos certainly have their work cut out in this tie, but can the second-tier side cause an big upset on their own patch on Wednesday night?
Real Sociedad Preview – Will the top-flight team ease into the final?
Real Sociedad are having a good season in the Spanish top flight at the moment. After 25 matches played, the Whites and Blues have won 13, drawn four and lost eight. Along the way, Imanol Alguacil’s troops have scored an impressive 43 goals, with only the current top two of Barcelona and Real Madrid scoring more up until now.
Real Sociedad are in stunning form, winning eight of their last nine across all competitions. On their way to the last four of the Copa del Rey, the club from Basque Country have seen off the likes of Becerril, AD Ceuta, Espanyol, Osasuna and Real Madrid, scoring a staggering 21 goals along the way. They took their tally to 23 with two goals in the first leg of the semi-final last month.
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Real Sociedad secured a stunning win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the quarter-final in February, with goals from Alexander Isak (2), Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino helping them to a famous 4-3 victory in the Spanish capital. A draw on the road in midweek would be enough to take them though to the final.
Mirandes vs Real Sociedad Betting Advice
In the first leg at the Anoeta Stadium a few weeks back, Sociedad edged a close encounter on home soil. An early Mikel Oyarzabal penalty put the hosts in front, with Matheus Aias levelling in the 39th minute. A few minutes later, Martin Odegaard scored to give Real a 2-1 win and a lead at half time in the tie.
Key Facts – Mirandes vs Real Sociedad Betting Tip
- Mirandes have drawn eight of their last nine in the league
- Real Sociedad have won each of their last five league and cup matches
- Sociedad have a 2-1 lead in the tie after winning the home leg in February
Real Sociedad certainly have the experience to get over the line in this one, but Mirandes will not go down without a fight in front of their home supporters. Still, Alguacil’s boys are in terrific form, so take a punt on them to secure another 2-1 victory, which you can get at the top price of 15/2.
The best betting odds for Mirandes vs Real Sociedad
Mirandes to win: 31/10 at Bet365
Draw: 31/10 at Bet365
Real Sociedad to win: 8/11 at Bet365
