Eibar vs Real Sociedad II

<div> <h2>Eibar vs Real Sociedad B: Basque Edge at Ipurua</h2> <p>Eibar return to Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa on Sunday with a clear mission: keep their flawless home start intact against a Real Sociedad B side searching for their first away point. The numbers, the narrative, and the eye test all line up: Ipurua has been a fortress early in the campaign.</p> <h3>Form and Context</h3> <p>Eibar sit 11th with seven points (2-1-2), but that undersells their home strength: two wins from two, five scored and none conceded. Home-on-grass, compact pitch, and aggressive wing play remain their calling cards. Real Sociedad B are 14th (1-2-2), plucky at home but limited on their travels—two away defeats, one goal scored, three conceded.</p> <h3>Team News and Availability</h3> <p>Eibar will miss veteran defender Anaitz Arbilla due to suspension, while Ander Madariaga is sidelined with a knee injury and striker Javi Martón (two goals) is doubtful. That’s a mixed bag—defensive leadership absent, potential reduction in cutting edge up front—but the collective structure at Ipurua has masked individual absences so far. For Real Sociedad B, Inaki Rupérez is out.</p> <h3>Tactical Picture</h3> <p>Eibar’s shape has been fluid 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 out of possession. The fullbacks, notably Sergio Cubero and Leonardo Buta, push to force wide turnovers. In possession, the progression often hinges on Aleix Garrido between the lines; he’s logged two assists and seven key passes already, with Jose Corpas and Jon Magunazelaia providing work-rate and secondary creativity from the flanks. Even if Martón doesn’t start, Eibar have enough volume from wide areas to manufacture chances.</p> <p>Real Sociedad B like to play. They’ve shown sequences of incisive playmaking at home, with Gorka Carrera (two goals) and Lander Astiazarán (goal and assist) promising prospects. Away, though, they’re more reactive and less incisive. Their away splits—0.50 goals for, 1.50 against, and failing to score in half their road games—are a concern coming into a notoriously difficult venue.</p> <h3>Key Matchups</h3> <ul> <li>Eibar’s right side (Cubero/Corpas) vs RS B left channel: Eibar create significant volume here; RS B will need help from their wide mid to double up.</li> <li>Aleix Garrido vs RS B pivots: Garrido’s final-third passing is the route to the decisive chance; if RS B cannot close his space, they give up entries to the box.</li> <li>Late phases: Eibar’s second-half scoring profile (80% of home goals after HT) collides with RS B’s late concessions (four goals allowed between 76–90 overall).</li> </ul> <h3>Data Trends Driving the Betting Angles</h3> <p>Two emphatic stats set the tone: Eibar have 100% clean sheets and 100% “scored first” at home; RS B away have 0% “scored first” and 50% “failed to score.” Combine that with RS B’s poor lead-defending (25% overall) and it’s easy to see why the market favors the hosts.</p> <p>The second-half angle is compelling: Eibar’s home goals skew late, while RS B’s away goals conceded trend later in matches. The “Eibar to win the second half” price therefore looks generous.</p> <h3>Risks and What Could Flip the Script</h3> <p>It’s early in the season and Arbilla’s absence removes a steady defensive presence; a deflection, set-piece or transitional moment for RS B could leak into the script. If Javi Martón is ruled out, Eibar’s probability of scoring multiple may dip, nudging bettors away from heavier goal ladders towards cleaner state-based bets (win, clean sheet, second-half angles).</p> <h3>Verdict</h3> <p>Ipurua’s edge, the venue splits, and the game-state metrics all tilt Eibar. Back the hosts to get it done, with strong consideration for the clean sheet or a second-half winner angle at attractive prices.</p> </div>