Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips (14 February)

By winning against Valencia at Mestalla last weekend 0-2, Real Madrid achieved a 7th victory in a row in La Liga after Rayo Vallecano 2-1, Villarreal 0-2, Levante 2-0, Bétis Sevilla 5-1, FC Sevilla 2-0 and Deportivo Alaves 1-2. Clearly, in 2026, only successes for the White House within the elite but the performances remain sluggish. In the standings, the Broncos are still runners-up to FC Barcelona with 1 point behind. No Copa del Rey during the week since the Madrilenians were knocked out of the competition in the 1/8th final by Albacete. Real Sociedad has been in very good momentum since the launch of 2026 with no defeats in La Liga but also in all competitions.

These lines could age badly if the Basques were to lose during the week in the semi-final first leg of the Copa del Rey at the San Mamés of Athletic Bilbao, result to follow. Coming back to the championship, Sociedad, long in trouble at the start of the season, finds itself playing the leading roles in the race for Europe by being 8th at the start of this day, only three lengths behind Espanyol Barcelona. Last weekend, after Getafe won 1-2, FC Barcelona won 2-1 and Celta Vigo won 3-1, Real Sociedad scored a fourth victory in five days against Elche 3-1. 

Within Real Madrid, central defenders Eder Militao and Rüdiger are still convalescing (injured). Brazilian winger Rodrygo is also physically affected, like Jude Bellingham (injured). Suspended for the trip to Mestalla, Vinicius Jr (6 goals, 5 assists in La Liga) will be eligible again for Alvaro Arbeloa. Ferland Mendy, too often away from the field due to a failing physique, continues to work on his (uncertain) return to competition. Against Valencia, author of a very average match, Kylian Mbappé still scored his 23rd goal in La Liga, which allows him to lead the way at the head of the scorers' table. During the transfer window, Endrick was loaned to Lyon. Opposite, probably bad news for Croatian midfielder Sucic, forced to give up his place prematurely due to injury against Elche and should probably withdraw today. The offensive wingers Barrenetxea (3 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) and Take Kubo are also injured and out, like the less important Ruperez, Lebarbier, Zakharyan and the replacement goalkeeper Marrero.

Attacking midfielder Brais Mendez (5 goals, 2 assists in La Liga) will return from suspension and is applying for a starting spot in support of the excellent Mikel Oyarzabal (9 goals, 3 assists in La Liga). Former PSG players Goncalo Guedes and Carlos Soler are potential starters within this Basque team. Recruited at the very end of the winter transfer window, Brazilian striker Wesley (Al-Nassr) could play an important role in the second part of the season. He could even start today in the left lane of the Real Sociedad attack. The probable line-ups for Real Madrid - Real Sociedad:Real Madrid: Courtois - Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras - Camavinga, Tchouameni - Valverde, Guler, Vinicius Jr - Mbappé.Real Sociedad: Remiro - Odriozola, Martin, Zubeldia, Munoz - Marin, Gorrotxategi - Guedes, Soler, Wesley - Oyarzabal. 

• Summary: Real Madrid is going head to head with Real Sociedad starting on 14 Feb 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Bernabéu stadium, Madrid city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Real Madrid Feedinco Rating: 7.09
• Real Sociedad Feedinco Rating: 6.79