Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

Copa del Rey Betting Preview: Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club

La Liga clubs Real Sociedad and Athletic Club lock horns in the second leg of this Copa del Rey semi-final at Reale Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 4 March.

Take a chance that both Sociedad and Athletic Club will be able to score, especially when you consider the attractive -122 that’s been chalked up. We think the BTTS Yes outcome has a good chance of happening.

Real Sociedad triumphed in their last game which was away from home in La Liga. Mallorca were beaten 1-0 at Estadi Son Moix. Pellegrino Matarazzo's side had two shots on target and boasted 58% possession, with Carlos Soler netting in the 36th minute.

Athletic Club drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 La Liga scoreline was played out against Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Leones recorded 50% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Inaki Williams on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sociedad claimed a 1–0 away win at San Mamés in the first leg. They enjoyed 52% possession and edged the shots on target 6–3, with Benat Turrientes scoring the winner in the 62nd minute.

Sociedad are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Athletic. Across the past 10 head-to-head clashes, both sides have claimed four wins each, with two matches ending in draws.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Real Sociedad	26	9	8	9	38	38	0	38:38	35
9	Athletic Club	26	10	5	11	30	36	-6	30:36	35

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Sociedad have 6 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Los Txuri-Urdin have averaged 46.4% possession, 411.4 passes and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Mikel Oyarzabal leads the way with 6 goals, while Orri Oskarsson and Goncalo Guedes have 4 and 3 respectively. Goncalo Guedes has the most assists with 5, while goalkeeper Alex Remiro has 2 clean sheets.

Athletic have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 15.4 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Ernesto Valverde's men average 49.4% possession, 397.1 passes, 4.4 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Gorka Guruzeta is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Inaki Williams and Robert Navarro have 2. Yuri Berchiche has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 9 games.

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

There’s an attractive -122 available when it comes to the teams both scoring in this Copa del Rey match. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Copa del Rey & league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 10 straight Sociedad games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Sociedad games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 straight Athletic games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Athletic games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Athletic games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you think that BTTS Yes will happen but want to get a slightly bigger price, there’s the option to head to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and combine it with Over 2.5 Goals.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sociedad 1 - 1 Athletic

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +425 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gorka Guruzeta to Score +350

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic) has netted four goals in his past five matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +350.

Latest Gorka Guruzeta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+750

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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.

For this Copa del Rey encounter, the bookmakers have Real Sociedad as the +114 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 47% chance of triumphing. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about Athletic Club.

If you want to side with Sociedad winning against Athletic, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -119 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

The leading football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Copa del Rey match, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+235

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+114

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-345

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-116

Mikel Oyarzabal is priced at +380 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +170 to find the net anytime.

Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)

First

+170

Anytime

+380

Orri Steinn Óskarsson (Sociedad)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Nico Williams (Athletic)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Iñaki Williams (Athletic)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Robert Navarro (Athletic)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Urko Izeta (Athletic)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Brais Méndez (Sociedad)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Oihan Sancet (Athletic)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Nico Serrano (Athletic)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Unai Gomez (Athletic)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Alex Berenguer (Athletic)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Carlos Soler (Sociedad)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Yangel Herrera (Sociedad)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Sergio Gomez (Sociedad)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Arsen Zakharyan (Sociedad)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Beñat Turrientes (Sociedad)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jon Gorrotxategi (Sociedad)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Latest Copa del Rey and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Real Sociedad Stats

Athletic Club Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.78 corners awarded and 5.22 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.67 corners awarded and 5.44 corners against in the last 9 home matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.11 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.44 corners awarded and 3.33 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.63 corners awarded and 3.13 corners against in the last 8 away matches
• An average of 7.78 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 7.75 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 8 away matches

Possession

• An average of 46.44% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 44.78% possession in the last 9 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 9 home matches

Possession

• An average of 49.44% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 48.63% possession in the last 8 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 8 away matches

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News

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