LaLiga: Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Much more than mere points are at stake when Athletic Club clash in a derby with rivals Real Sociedad in LaLiga this coming Sunday at San Mames.

Athletic Club approach round 14 as number 6 in the LaLiga table with 20 points on their account so far. With 13 rounds behind them, Real Sociedad have amassed 18 points, placing them as number 8 in the standings.

Form: Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad

Athletic Club Form

Athletic Club go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Real Betis. They went on to beat Ludogorets Razgrad 1-2, before sharing the spoils with Real Valladolid in a 1-1 draw. Athletic Club won three of their previous six matches at San Mames in the LaLiga. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring ten goals to five against.

Real Sociedad Form

Their past three matches saw Real Sociedad beating Sevilla 0-2, losing 2-1 against Viktoria Plzen, and beating Barcelona by 1-0. Real Sociedad won three of a possible six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored four while also conceding one times.

Betting facts for Athletic Club and Real Sociedad

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad

Look no further than Alex Berenguer, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Athletic Club in the LaLiga, while Mikel Oyarzabal managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Real Sociedad in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular markets: Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad

Full-time result

Athletic Club won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at San Mames. They drew three and lost one as well, while Real Sociedad won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two. Athletic Club have beaten Real Sociedad in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Athletic Club scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Real Sociedad scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Athletic Club played. Real Sociedad were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Athletic Club have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Real Sociedad.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Athletic Club, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Real Sociedad’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.