Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Feb 2026

La Liga Betting Preview: Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad

Athletic Club welcome Real Sociedad to San Mamés, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Sunday 1 February.

When Sociedad clash against Athletic Club, we will take the former at -111 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Athletic Club have suffered defeat in their last two La Liga games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán against Sevilla. Los Leones had 50% possession and three shots on target, while Robert Navarro registered the goal.

Four days ago, Athletic hosted Sporting CP and were defeated 3-2 in the Champions League.

Real Sociedad claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-1 triumph against Celta Vigo at Reale Arena made it three consecutive victories. Pellegrino Matarazzo's men recorded just 36% possession and had four shots on goal, while Mikel Oyarzabal was on the scoresheet twice and Brais Mendez also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sociedad won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 home triumph when facing Athletic at Reale Arena. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve four Athletic victories. There have also been three draws and three Sociedad triumphs.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Real Sociedad	28	10	8	10	43	42	1	43:42	38
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30	40	-10	30:40	35

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. Athletic have had 47.2% possession, 394.5 passes and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Top scorer is Nico Williams on 3 goals, while Robert Navarro and Alex Berenguer have both racked up 2. Alex Berenguer is the top assists maker on 2, with goalie Unai Simon managing 3 clean sheets.

Sociedad have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 1.6 goals. Los Txuri-Urdin average 48.2% possession, 426.0 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 13.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Mikel Oyarzabal and Goncalo Guedes on 4, with Brais Mendez getting 3. Takefusa Kubo has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Jesus Areso, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Adama Boiro, Alejandro Rego, Mikel Jauregizar, Alex Berenguer, Unai Gomez, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta.

Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez, Goncalo Guedes, Jon Gorrotxategi, Carlos Soler, Pablo Marin, Luka Sucic, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Sociedad look a quality wager for this La Liga encounter and we can bet the away team at -111 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of La Liga data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sociedad in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sociedad in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sociedad in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Athletic in 2 consecutive games against Sociedad.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Sociedad Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Athletic 0 - 1 Sociedad

There are odds of +750 available that Sociedad land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikel Oyarzabal Over 2.5 Shots +108

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad) has covered the 2.5 shots total in three of his past four La Liga games on the road. We recommend backing the +108 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Mikel Oyarzabal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+450

Shots

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-

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Gonçalo Guedes to Score +450

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad) has registered four goals in his past ten La Liga games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +450 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Gonçalo Guedes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1000

Shots

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

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Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Athletic Club are the +120 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 45% chance of winning this La Liga encounter according to the latest betting odds. Real Sociedad are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +260.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Athletic at -200 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Sociedad at +135.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+200

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+110

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-270

X2

-156

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-115

2 Hcp +0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-112

There is +200 available that Mikel Oyarzabal finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +450.

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Nico Williams (Athletic)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Takefusa Kubo (Sociedad)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Soler (Sociedad)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Yangel Herrera (Sociedad)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Aitor Paredes (Athletic)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-

Nico Williams (Athletic)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Soler (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Yangel Herrera (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Aitor Paredes (Athletic)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Mikel Vesga (Athletic)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Athletic vs Sociedad team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for La Liga along with up-to-date injury news.

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