Football fans are eagerly awaiting the first encounter of the Copa del Rey semi-finals between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid, scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 23:30 Moscow time. The match will take place at the Anoeta Stadium, located in San Sebastián, where Sociedad will look to leverage their home advantage against the storied Madrid side.
Bookmakers already show interest in this clash, with OLIMPBET reporting Madrid as the favorite to win with odds of 1.94, indicating around 51% probability of victory. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad faces odds of 4.05 (approximately 25% chance), and the draw is assessed at 3.80, putting it at about 26% probability of occurring.
Recent performances show how both teams have prepared for this pivotal match. Real Sociedad is coming off strong form, having won five out of their last six matches, including their latest victory over Leganés, which they won stylishly by 3-0. Their current position reflects improvement as they seek to make headway within the tournament.
Conversely, Real Madrid also finds themselves on strong footing after breaking their streak of lackluster performances with their recent 2-0 win over Girona. This victory marks a positive turning point as the club aims for continued success across competitions.
Notably, recent history favors Real Madrid; they have managed to defeat Real Sociedad in their last three meetings, which might provide them with psychological reinforcement heading to this semi-final. These matches are often tight; for example, the last encounter ended with Madrid winning 2-0.
With expectations soaring, OLIMPBET analysts also highlight potential outcomes for total goals, predicting at least 2.5 goals at odds of 1.84. They assess the chance of both teams scoring at 1.75, reinforcing the likelihood of an exciting match.
History shows both teams have been evenly matched at times, making predictions challenging. Back when they last met at this stage of the competition back in 2020, Real Sociedad stunned Madrid with a 4-3 victory, showcasing their capacity to surprise.
Fans will be hoping to see another thrilling affair reminiscent of past encounters, and if both teams bring their A-game, goals should flow. Experts recommend betting on both teams to score combined with total goals over 1.5 for higher returns.
All eyes are now on the Anoeta Stadium as Real Sociedad hosts Real Madrid. Will the home advantage prove pivotal for the Basque team, or will Los Blancos continue their good form and march toward the final? The stage is set for what promises to be a captivating Copa del Rey semi-final.