Alaves vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips (4 February)

Deportivo Alaves has great confidence in this Copa del Rey since it eliminated two La Liga teams in the previous two rounds. Sevilla in 1/16th 1-0 and Rayo Vallecano in 1/8th final 2-0. Two successes at home and without conceding a goal for the current 10th in La Liga, riding on two victories in the elite, against Bétis at home 2-1 and last weekend on the turf of Espanyol Barcelona 1-2, making them two candidates for Europe. Opposite, Real Sociedad is chasing a first major trophy since the 2019-20 season, with this Copa del Rey in their pocket. The last few weeks have been positive for the Basque team which is still undefeated in 2026 in all competitions and on a series of 8 matches without defeat and a serious record of 5 victories. Last weekend, engaged in the Basque derby at San Mamés against Athletic Bilbao, Real earned the right to return with the point from the 1-1 draw, which allows it to stay in the race for 8th in Europe.

This draw still puts an end to the crazy series of 3 successive victories in La Liga, against Getafe 1-2, FC Barcelona 2-1 and Celta Vigo 3-1. At the heart of this King's Cup, Mr. Oyarzabal's partners took on Osasuna on penalties in the 1/8th final. In the 1/16th final, Sociedad struggled to beat Eldense 1-2. 

Terrible news for Alaves supporters, the most prolific man in front of goal Carlos Vicente (5 goals in La Liga + 5 goals, 3 assists in this Copa del Rey) has decided to sign for Birmingham this winter, a rather surprising choice. Left on the sidelines by his coach, Moussa Diarra signed for Anderlecht while Mariano Diaz and N.Maras did not find a way out. Former Barcelona player Denis Suarez missed his team's victory against Espanyol due to injury and is not expected to play this evening. Lucas Boyé (5 goals in La Liga) should be there, as should Martinez (4 goals, 2 assists) and Alena. On the other hand, we will have to gain discipline at Real Sociedad who finished their last 3 La Liga matches with 10 men due to exclusion.

No risk for the King's Cup, all players will be eligible. We can, however, cite the defections of Barrenetxea (3 goals, 3 assists in La Liga), Japanese winger Take Kubo (left seriously injured against Barcelona) and the less important Ruperez, Marrero and Zakharyan. Never in the odor of sanctity, Umar Sadiq signed permanently at Valencia after being loaned there in the second half of the season last season. Captain Mikel Oyarzabal (8 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) will be at the disposal of his coach, as will Brais Mendez and the former PSG players: Guedes and Soler. It was also Goncalo Guedes who avoided his team's defeat against Bilbao by scoring his 6th goal in La Liga last weekend. 

• Summary: Deportivo Alavés is going head to head with Real Sociedad starting on 4 Feb 2026 at 20:00 UTC . The match is a part of the Copa del Rey .