The Matchday 11 clash in La Liga between Real Sociedad and Athletic will take place on November 1 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Real Sociedad vs. Athletic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
The club is gradually overcoming its early-season crisis and improving its standing in La Liga. In the last round, Real Sociedad defeated Sevilla, securing their second victory of the season and avoiding defeat for the second consecutive match in the league. The most important aspect is that the team has climbed out of the relegation zone. However, there is no room for complacency, as the Basques are in 17th place and could easily slip back into the bottom three. Notably, Sergio Francisco's side has conceded in four consecutive La Liga matches, with only one of their last 14 games in this tournament resulting in a clean sheet.
- The team has scored in 6 of their last 7 La Liga matches.
- The Basques have won with a handicap (+1.5) in their last 8 home league games.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 9 of Real Sociedad's last 12 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez – Yangel Herrera, Jon Gorrotxategi – Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea, Goncalo Guedes – Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Yangel Herrera and forwards Orri Ouskarsen and Jon Karrikaburu are unavailable due to injuries.
Athletic
Ernesto Valverde's side is also experiencing a challenging period. After a three-match winning streak at the beginning of the season, the team has won only 1 of their last 7 La Liga matches, with more than half of these games ending in defeat. Last week, Athletic lost at home to Getafe, marking another instance where the Basques were defeated despite being clear favorites. In the league standings, the club has dropped to 9th place. It's worth noting that the team ranks second in La Liga for the fewest goals conceded (10). However, Athletic has significant issues with scoring, having netted only 9 goals in the league, with only Oviedo faring worse in this regard.
- The Basques have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 La Liga games.
- Athletic has not conceded more than 1 goal in 8 of their last 9 La Liga matches.
- The team has won with a handicap (+1.5) in 25 of their last 26 away league games in Spain.
Predicted lineup for Athletic (4-2-3-1)
Unai Simon – Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, Daniel Vivian, Lekue – Mikel Haurregui, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta – Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer – Gorka Guruzeta.
Defender Lekue is suspended and also injured. Additionally, defenders Aymeric Laporte and Unai Ehilus, midfielder Benyat Prados, and forwards Inaki Williams and Maroan Sanadi are unavailable due to injuries.
Real Sociedad vs. Athletic: Match Prediction
Both teams are far from their best form, but Real Sociedad, unlike their opponent, approaches the match in good spirits. Sergio Francisco's side has avoided defeat in two consecutive La Liga games, securing an important victory in the second match, which finally allowed them to exit the relegation zone. Now, they face a crucial battle against a fierce rival, and it's important to note that Real Sociedad will play this match in front of their home fans. The team has not lost in 8 consecutive home meetings with Athletic in La Liga (5 wins, 3 draws). It's worth mentioning that the Basque derby is rarely dull, but more than 3 goals have been scored in only 2 of the last 16 head-to-head encounters at Real Sociedad's home ground in La Liga.
Athletic has only 1 win in their last 7 La Liga matches, with more than half of these games ending in defeat. The team is relatively solid defensively but has scored fewer goals in La Liga than they have conceded. As a result, a maximum of 2 goals have been seen in 6 of their last 7 games in this tournament. Additionally, Ernesto Valverde's side often struggles on the road, as evidenced by the fact that Athletic has failed to secure 3 points in 9 of their last 13 away league matches.
Prediction – 1X and total under 3.5 goals
