The big picture

Crystal Palace come in 21st on the ladder with 5 points; Real Sociedad are 20th on 5. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Crystal Palace are 1–1–2 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 1.5 against.

Real Sociedad are 1–1–2 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 1 against.

Form

Crystal Palace have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with TSG Hoffenheim 1–1.

Real Sociedad have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Lyon 1–1.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Crystal Palace, watch Yéremy Pino (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Daichi Kamada (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Real Sociedad, watch Sergio Gómez (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Luka Sucic (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace have won 4 of their last 19 at Selhurst Park.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Real Sociedad have the edge.