There will be fireworks in the Basque derby as Real Sociedad host Deportivo Alaves, with both sides looking to consolidate their league positions. As La Real have been in a better form than Alaves, we predict a 2-0 home win. Real Sociedad are coming off a 2-0 victory over Levante and will be without defender Jon Martin due to suspension. Forward Ander Barrenetxea should be fit despite a minor knock, giving them a boost in attack. Sociedadâs home form has been impressive, averaging 3.4 goals per game and winning 80% of recent home matches, while keeping clean sheets in 40% of their last 10 fixtures.Alaves head into this clash following a 2-2 draw with Osasuna, with midfielder Denis Suarez back from suspension. The visitors have struggled away from home, earning just 1.4 points per game in recent away fixtures and winning only 40% of those games. Head-to-head stats favor Real Sociedad, who have won 47% of the 19 previous meetings, though BTTS occurred in 32% of those matches.