David Moyes and Real Sociedad will look to regain their form at the Anoeta on Saturday as they place hosts to Celta de Vigo. At this point in time, the visitors sit in tenth place on 24 points while Real Sociedad four spots behind the visitors. Fortunately for Sociedad, they are just two points behind and a win today could see the hosts jump up into the top half of the table.
Last time out, the visitors got on the board in the first minute of play through Aritz Elustondo but then Real Madrid turned on the jets and put four behind Sociedad as James, Sergio Ramos, and Karim Benzema all found the back. It looked easy for the World Champions even without Cristiano Ronaldo, as he was suspended for this match. At home, however, Sociedad are a completely different animal. They defeated a very good Eibar side thanks to a lone goal from Xabi Prieto in the 55th minute was enough for the three points. The Scot will hope his clubs fine home form can continue as they search for these three vital ponits.
Although they remain in the tenth spot in the La Liga table, Celta de Vigo has struggled their last couple of times out. In their last match, they struggled to defeat Cordoboa as they only put one into the back of the net. The previous two times, however, they had failed to win, losing to Espanyol and Getafe away from home. A win against Real Sociedad could see Eduardo Berizzo's side move up into the eighth spot in the table. They need to start scoring soon as Celta boast the worst goal scoring record of the clubs in the top of the table.
Four of his players will be missing this match to the Basque region as Radoja, Mallo, Oubina, are all missing through injury. Meanwhile, Orellana will be suspended for this match, a long with the head coach as he is serving a three match ban. For David Moyes, Carlos Vela, Canales, and Carlos Martinez are all sidelined with Inigo Martinez missing this vital clash because of suspension.
This will be a very cagey affair knowing what's at stake for both clubs. Celta need to start finding the back of the net soon if they want to remain in the top half of the table but the Anoeta is a very hard place to come and play as Moyes will have his men compact and focused. Real Sociedad do have quality up front and will look to exploit Celta's leaky defense.