Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 4th May 2025

Much more than mere points are at stake when Real Sociedad clash in a derby with rivals Athletic Club in LaLiga on Sunday at Reale Arena.

Both Real Sociedad and Athletic Club came through their most recent matches empty-handed and will be eager to avoid getting defeated once again. Who'll draw first blood at Reale Arena? We'll find out on Sunday.

Real Sociedad only average a modest 1.2 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 12 goals. They also conceded 17 for an average of 1.7 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring one times.

Athletic Club scored 14 goals, conceded six and managed four clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Athletic Club beat Real Sociedad twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 1-0 and 2-1, respectively.

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

A draw is the best Real Sociedad can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 0-2 defeat against Mallorca. A2-2 draw with Villarreal followed before they were defeated 1-0 by Deportivo Alaves. Real Sociedad won three of their previous six matches at Reale Arena in the LaLiga. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring seven goals to eight against.

Athletic Club Form

It is all or nothing with Athletic Club following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 1-0 in an encounter with Real Madrid to which, they replied by beating Las Palmas1-0. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 0-3 against Manchester United. Athletic Club claimed just one win from the last six away games in the LaLiga. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by five goals to four.

Real Sociedad and Athletic Club looks like an equal match, and it is difficult to separate one from the other currently, which makes the draw seem worth a punt.

Real Sociedad fought their way to three wins and 11 points from their last nine games against teams inside the top six. They were on target seven times in these matches, but also let in 13 goals. Athletic Club scored 17 goals and conceded 13 in their last 14 games against teams from the top half of the LaLiga table. This earned them six wins and 24 points. Real Sociedad are looking at a record of 12 wins, six draws and 15 defeats in the LaLiga this season. Athletic Club are looking at 16 wins, 12 draws and five defeats in the LaLiga.

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

Alguacil will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Athletic Club from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Alex Remiro (0/32), Unai Marrero (0/1), Aihen Munoz (0/18), Alvaro Odriozola (0/0), Aritz Elustondo (0/19), Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (1/5), Hamari Traore (0/8), Javi Lopez (0/26), Jon Aramburu (1/30), Jon Martin (0/10), Jon Pacheco (0/13), Nayef Aguerd (0/20), Sergio Gomez (2/32), Arsen Zakharyan (1/3), Benat Turrientes (0/18), Brais Mendez (3/23), Igor Zubeldia (0/25), Jon Olasagasti (1/20), Luka Sucic (1/24), Martin Zubimendi (2/31), Mikel Oyarzabal (8/30), Pablo Marin (0/18), Alex Marchal (0/0), Ander Barrenetxea (1/25), Dani Diaz (0/0), Mikel Goti (0/0), Orri Oskarsson (3/23), Sheraldo Becker (2/21), Takefusa Kubo (5/31).

Athletic Club Squad

Below is the full team squad of Athletic Club. The manager Valverde will pick his starting XI against Real Sociedad from these players:

Julen Agirrezabala (0/14), Unai Simon (0/16), Aitor Paredes (3/20), Andoni Gorosabel (0/18), Daniel Vivian (3/27), Inigo Lekue (0/12), Oscar de Marcos (0/23), Unai Nunez (0/8), Yeray Alvarez (1/19), Yuri Berchiche (0/26), Benat Prados (1/27), Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (0/21), Mikel Jauregizar (2/29), Mikel Vesga (0/21), Nico Williams (5/28), Oihan Sancet (15/25), Peio Canales (0/7), Unai Gomez (1/27), Adama Boiro (0/15), Alex Berenguer (5/32), Alvaro Djalo (1/15), Gorka Guruzeta (6/32), Inaki Williams (6/32), Maroan Sannadi (1/11).

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Team News

Real Sociedad are looking at up to six players on the injured and absent list ahead of their home match against Athletic Club this coming Sunday. Igor Zubeldia, Ander Barrenetxea, Nayef Aguerd, Sheraldo Becker and Brais Mendez can't be called up by the Real Sociedad-manager, with both serving a ban.

Sidelined with an injury, Real Sociedad can't field Sheraldo Becker this coming Sunday against Athletic Club.

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club H2H

Athletic Club won 1-0 and 2-1 in the two most recent meetings with Real Sociedad, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage. Real Sociedad won three matches and Athletic Club won five Matches of the latest ten encounters. Athletic Club came out 1-0 winners in the most recent meeting, though, and the bookies best betting odds on another away win at full-time are at 2/1.

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 1/2 with bookies.

Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Betting Tips

It has been a great season for Oihan Sancet who bagged 15 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Athletic Club.

Real Sociedad won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Reale Arena. They drew one and lost three as well, while Athletic Club won two of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost four. Keep an eye out for both teams not to score at Reale Arena, as BTTS only came out two times in the previous 10 LaLiga matches here for Real Sociedad. Both teams scored in six of the previous 10 away games for Athletic Club.

Real Sociedad managed an average of 1.2 goals in the past ten encounters against Athletic Club, who scored 1.3 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened five times, while both teams scored five times. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Real Sociedad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Athletic Club's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches.