Round 12 of La Liga kicks off with a mid-table clash between Elche and Real Sociedad on Friday night, November 7, 2025, live on Premier Sports 1 with a 20:00 kickoff. This is the last set of games before the next international break.
Elche, having returned to the Spanish top flight, have impressed so far this season. A win would move them up to seventh place in the league. Managed by Eder Sarabia, they have established a clear style of play.
"They dominated possession in nearly all their Segunda División games last season and have maintained a similar approach at this higher level. In fact, Elche had more possession than Barcelona when the two teams met last weekend."
Elche performed admirably in that fixture, with Rafa Mir scoring and hitting the woodwork twice, showcasing the team's competitiveness.
Mark Sochon, a La Liga betting expert, previews the weekend's action and highlights his two best bets for this matchup, based on the latest odds (correct at the time of publication). Football odds and markets are available at betfred.com.
Elche aims to continue their strong start by controlling possession and leveraging their recent form against top teams like Barcelona.
Summary: Elche's possession-based style and solid performances this season set up an intriguing clash against Real Sociedad, with expert betting tips focusing on this promising matchup.
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