Real Sociedad
Football Spain - La Liga Reale Arena Sat 1 Nov 12:30
Athletic Club Bilbao
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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.

Go For BTTS No for This Encounter

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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Previous H2H Clash Ended Goalless

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
7 Athletic Club logo Athletic Club 17 7 2 8 15 22 -7 15:22 23
15 Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad 16 4 4 8 20 24 -4 20:24 16
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Real Sociedad – Last 10 League Games

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 Club – Last 10 League Games

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:

  • 13 of the last 20 Sociedad home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 9 of the last 10 Athletic away matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 4 of the last 5 Athletic away matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 2 Athletic matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 2 matches between these teams have resulted in BTTS No
BTTS No Probability

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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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Sociedad Sociedad logo 0 - 1 Athletic logo Athletic

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

Top Pick: Nico Williams Under 0.5 Shots On Target -112 BetMGM logo

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.

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Oihan Sancet To Score +350 BetMGM logo

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

Sociedad Over 4.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

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.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sociedad Logo Sociedad
Total
11.60 6.90 4.70
Home
11.30 7.70 3.60
Away
11.50 5.40 6.10
Athletic Logo Athletic
Total
10.00 5.80 4.20
Home
8.90 5.60 3.30
Away
10.50 4.60 5.90
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -123
Full-Time Result Athletic +175
Shots On Target Nico Williams Under 0.5 -112

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 are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close-Run Battle

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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Mikel Oyarzabal Favourite to Score the First Goal

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.

Player Goals
Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
First
+210
Anytime
+420
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Nico Williams (Athletic)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)
First
+330
Anytime
+700
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Nico Serrano (Athletic)
First
+330
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
Over 0.5
-227
Under 0.5
+132
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Nico Williams (Athletic)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-118
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Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)
Over 0.5
-120
Under 0.5
-137
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Nico Serrano (Athletic)
Over 0.5
-120
Under 0.5
-156
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Player Shots
Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-
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Nico Williams (Athletic)
Over 1.5
-217
Under 1.5
-
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Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)
Over 1.5
-182
Under 1.5
-
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Nico Serrano (Athletic)
Over 1.5
-172
Under 1.5
-
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Sociedad Not Beaten in Last Seven H2H Clashes at Reale Arena

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 logo Real Sociedad Home Stats 4-2-4 2.30 1.10 1.20 5 5 5 5
Athletic Club logo 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
Team Stats
Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad League Stats
Athletic Club logo Athletic Club League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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

1 Alex Remiro
2 Jon Aramburu 31 Jon Martin 5 Igor Zubeldia 17 Sergio Gomez
18 Carlos Soler 4 Jon Gorrotxategi 23 Brais Mendez
11 Goncalo Guedes 10 Mikel Oyarzabal 7 Ander Barrenetxea
1 Unai Simon
2 Andoni Gorosabel 3 Daniel Vivian 14 Aymeric Laporte 17 Yuri Berchiche
18 Mikel Jauregizar 16 I. Ruiz de
7 Alex Berenguer 8 Oihan Sancet 23 Robert Navarro
11 Gorka Guruzeta

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

28 Oct Copa del Rey
Negreira 0-3 Real Sociedad
24 Oct La Liga
Real Sociedad 2-1 Sevilla
19 Oct La Liga
Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Sociedad
05 Oct La Liga
Real Sociedad 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
28 Sep La Liga
Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
24 Sep La Liga
Real Sociedad 1-0 Mallorca

Previous Athletic Club Lineups

25 Oct La Liga
Athletic Club 0-1 Getafe
22 Oct Champions League
Athletic Club 3-1 Qarabag FK
19 Oct La Liga
Elche 0-0 Athletic Club
04 Oct La Liga
Athletic Club 2-1 Mallorca
01 Oct Champions League
Dortmund 4-1 Athletic Club
27 Sep La Liga
Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Club

Injuries & Suspensions

Real Sociedad Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jon Aramburu Yellow cards
Yangel Herrera Calf
Orri Oskarsson Muscle
Mikel Oyarzabal Muscle
Athletic Club Injury Table
Type Name Info
Daniel Vivian Yellow cards
Yuri Berchiche Other
Robert Navarro Ankle
Aymeric Laporte Muscle
Maroan Sannadi Knee
Unai Eguiluz Cruciate ligame
Benat Prados Knee
Yeray Alvarez Doping
Team Squads

Real Sociedad Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Sergio Francisco

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Igor Zubeldia 5 M 10 900 10 0 0 0 4 0
Alex Remiro 1 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mikel Oyarzabal 10 M 10 868 10 0 4 1 1 0
Ander Barrenetxea 7 F 10 793 10 0 1 3 1 0
Jon Aramburu 2 D 9 723 8 1 0 0 1 0

Athletic Club Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ernesto Valverde

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Unai Simon 1 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mikel Jauregizar 18 M 10 890 10 0 1 0 1 0
Yuri Berchiche 17 D 10 855 9 1 0 0 0 0
Daniel Vivian 3 D 9 780 9 0 0 0 3 1
Jesus Areso 12 D 10 734 7 3 0 1 1 0
Spain FlagLa Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 17 14 1 2 49:20 43
2 Real Madrid 17 12 3 2 34:16 39
3 Villarreal 15 11 2 2 31:13 35
4 Atlético Madrid 17 10 4 3 30:16 34
5 Espanyol 16 9 3 4 20:16 30
6 Real Betis 16 6 7 3 25:19 25
7 Athletic Club 17 7 2 8 15:22 23
8 Celta Vigo 16 5 7 4 20:19 22
9 Sevilla 16 6 2 8 24:24 20
10 Getafe 16 6 2 8 13:18 20
11 Elche 16 4 7 5 19:20 19
12 Alavés 16 5 3 8 14:17 18
13 Rayo Vallecano 16 4 6 6 13:16 18
14 Mallorca 16 4 5 7 18:23 17
15 Real Sociedad 16 4 4 8 20:24 16
16 Osasuna 16 4 3 9 14:20 15
17 Valencia 16 3 6 7 15:25 15
18 Girona 16 3 6 7 15:30 15
19 Real Oviedo 16 2 4 10 7:26 10
20 Levante 15 2 3 10 16:28 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 9 9 0 0 28:5 27
2 Atlético Madrid 9 8 1 0 22:7 25
3 Villarreal 8 7 1 0 20:4 22
4 Espanyol 9 6 1 2 13:10 19
5 Real Madrid 7 6 0 1 14:5 18
6 Elche 8 4 4 0 12:5 16
7 Athletic Club 9 5 1 3 9:9 16
8 Alavés 9 4 2 3 11:9 14
9 Real Betis 8 4 1 3 14:11 13
10 Osasuna 7 4 1 2 11:8 13
11 Mallorca 8 3 4 1 10:9 13
12 Valencia 8 3 3 2 10:7 12
13 Getafe 8 3 2 3 7:6 11
14 Sevilla 8 3 1 4 14:12 10
15 Real Sociedad 8 3 1 4 12:13 10
16 Girona 8 2 3 3 8:14 9
17 Rayo Vallecano 7 1 5 1 4:4 8
18 Celta Vigo 9 1 5 3 9:12 8
19 Real Oviedo 8 1 3 4 2:10 6
20 Levante 6 0 1 5 6:16 1