Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025
La Liga Betting Preview: Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club
Real Sociedad host Athletic Club in this Spanish La Liga clash at Reale Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We think that no more than one team will find the net when Sociedad and Athletic Club clash, leading us to back the BTTS No option at -123. This looks like value and we’re happy to grab these odds.
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Real Sociedad were winners last time out in La Liga. Landing a 2-1 home victory against Sevilla at Reale Arena. Sergio Francisco's side recorded 40% possession and had three shots on target, while Mikel Oyarzabal grabbed the goals.
On Tuesday night, Sociedad beat Negreira 3-0 away in the Copa del Rey.
Athletic Club were beaten in their previous game, losing 1-0 at home to Getafe at San Mamés. Los Leones enjoyed 57% possession and managed four shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Athletic have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against Sociedad, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Reale Arena. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for Athletic, three victories for Sociedad along with three draws.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Real Sociedad |
24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 34:35 | 31 |
| 9 | Athletic Club |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27 | 34 | -7 | 27:34 | 31 |
Sociedad have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. Los Txuri-Urdin have averaged 51.6% possession, 431.9 passes and 6.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 4.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Mikel Oyarzabal has found the net 4 times, with Carlos Soler, Alvaro Odriozola, Brais Mendez and Ander Barrenetxea scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Ander Barrenetxea with 3, while goalie Alex Remiro has recorded one clean sheet.
Athletic have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 0.9 goals. Ernesto Valverde's team average 51.5% possession, 427.5 passes, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Inaki Williams has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Jesus Areso and Nico Williams are top assists providers with 1, while Unai Simon has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez, Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi, Brais Mendez, Goncalo Guedes, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea.
Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro, Gorka Guruzeta.
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
There’s a strong case for betting BTTS No when it comes to the Both Teams to Score market. We’re not sure that both teams can get on the La Liga scoresheet and odds of -123 are value.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest La Liga injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 1-0 win in favor of Athletic is available at odds of +575. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Nico Williams (Athletic) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in three consecutive La Liga matches on the road. We’re expecting him to fall short of the mark, with this Shots on Target bet available at odds of -112.
Oihan Sancet (Athletic) can be backed to be on the scoresheet at +350. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Real Sociedad have been awarded an average of 7.70 corners in the past 10 home matches, while the corner count against Athletic has been more than 4.5 in the previous three away games. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Sociedad to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -138.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are BTTS No, Athletic to succeed and Nico Williams (Athletic) to not record a shot on target.
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Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club 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 chalked up at betting odds of +180 to defeat Real Sociedad, with their opponents operating at the same odds with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +185 for this La Liga clash.
There are different betting angles when backing Sociedad including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at +133 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Athletic.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -139.
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There is +210 available that Mikel Oyarzabal finds the net at any stage. He is available at +420 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Sociedad have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Athletic Club haven’t tasted victory in the previous three away matches. Los Leones have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 0.50.
When previously meeting at Reale Arena, Sociedad and Athletic played out a 0-0 draw. We’ve seen four of 7 H2H meetings at Reale Arena go the way of Sociedad, with three draws also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Real Sociedad Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Athletic Club Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 1.10 | 0.60 | 0.50 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 04/05 2025 Real Sociedad 0 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 24/11 2024 Athletic 1 Real Sociedad 0
- La Liga: 13/01 2024 Athletic 2 Real Sociedad 1
- La Liga: 30/09 2023 Real Sociedad 3 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 15/04 2023 Athletic 2 Real Sociedad 0
- La Liga: 14/01 2023 Real Sociedad 3 Athletic 1
- La Liga: 20/02 2022 Athletic 4 Real Sociedad 0
- La Liga: 31/10 2021 Real Sociedad 1 Athletic 1
- La Liga: 07/04 2021 Real Sociedad 1 Athletic 1
- Copa del Rey: 03/04 2021 Athletic 0 Real Sociedad 1
Real Sociedad League Stats
Athletic Club League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Real Sociedad this season are Mikel Oyarzabal (4), Alvaro Odriozola (1), Ander Barrenetxea (1)
- Top Assistors for Real Sociedad this season are Ander Barrenetxea (3), Brais Mendez (1), Goncalo Guedes (1)
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Sociedad vs Athletic before making your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for La Liga along with up-to-date injury news.
Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Real Sociedad Substitutes
- 3Aihen Munoz
- 6Aritz Elustondo
- 8Benat Turrientes
- 13Unai Marrero
- 14Takefusa Kubo
- 15Umar Sadiq
- 16Duje Caleta-Car
- 20Alvaro Odriozola
- 21Arsen Zakharyan
- 22Mikel Goti
- 24Luka Sucic
- 28Pablo Marin
Athletic Club Substitutes
- 4Aitor Paredes
- 6Mikel Vesga
- 10Nico Williams
- 12Jesus Areso
- 19Adama Boiro
- 20Unai Gomez
- 22Nico Serrano
- 25Urko Izeta
- 27Alex Padilla
- 30Alejandro Rego
- 44Selton Sanchez
Previous Real Sociedad Lineups
Previous Athletic Club Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Real Sociedad Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Sergio Francisco
Athletic Club Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 24 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 53:19 | 60 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 23 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 63:23 | 58 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 44:26 | 45 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 38:21 | 45 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 39:29 | 41 |
| 6 | Espanyol | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 29:33 | 35 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 32:27 | 34 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 34:35 | 31 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27:34 | 31 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 28:28 | 30 |
| 11 | Getafe | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 20:28 | 29 |
| 12 | Sevilla | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 31:39 | 26 |
| 13 | Alavés | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 21:30 | 26 |
| 14 | Valencia | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25:37 | 26 |
| 15 | Girona | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 22:37 | 26 |
| 16 | Elche | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 31:35 | 25 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 21:30 | 25 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 29:39 | 24 |
| 19 | Levante | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 26:40 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13:36 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 34:5 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 29:8 | 33 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26:8 | 31 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22:12 | 22 |
| 6 | Osasuna | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20:13 | 21 |
| 7 | Elche | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:13 | 21 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21:17 | 20 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15:14 | 20 |
| 10 | Espanyol | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16:18 | 20 |
| 11 | Mallorca | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:16 | 19 |
| 12 | Alavés | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14:13 | 18 |
| 13 | Valencia | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 17 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 15 | Getafe | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10:10 | 15 |
| 16 | Sevilla | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 18:19 | 15 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 17:15 | 14 |
| 18 | Girona | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10:18 | 13 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5:13 | 11 |
| 20 | Levante | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11:22 | 7 |
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