"Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have appeared to have turned a real corner on either side of November's international break, Sergio Francisco's camp have once again shown some glaring inconsistencies. Last seen putting in a downbeat display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss away at Alaves, the Basque-based outfit have suffered consecutive La Liga defeats and are looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap."
"However, pencilled in as a standout contender here, Francisco's men should take some solace from their overall success on home soil. Despite being last seen at the Reale Arena getting hit with an action-packed 3-2 loss against Villarreal, Sociedad have won each of their other three La Liga showdowns in the Basque Country. Real Sociedad Team News Once again missing out against Alaves last weekend and dealing with a recent muscle issue, Real Sociedad are still sweating over the fitness of attacking talisman Mikel Oyarzabal."
"As for the visitors, while Girona might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they clung to their La Liga status, Michel's men have an almighty battle on their hands this time around. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as the slumped to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Elche, the Basque-based outfit have rightfully come under serious scrutiny."
Real Sociedad aim to widen their buffer over the drop zone by hosting Girona. The hosts have suffered consecutive La Liga defeats, most recently a 1-0 loss at Alaves, but have won three of their other four home league matches despite a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal. Injuries leave doubts over Mikel Oyarzabal and Yangel Herrera, while Takefusa Kubo and Gonzalo Guedes are expected to lead the attack. Girona face significant struggles after a 3-0 loss to Elche, leaving Michel's side under scrutiny as they battle to improve their league position.
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