LaLiga: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 5 match between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Real Sociedad enjoy home advantage, when visitors Atletico Madrid swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the LaLiga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Looking at the LaLiga standings, the current difference between the sides is zero points and three places.

Team form: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Real Sociedad Form

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Espanyol 2-1, and then drawing 0-0 with Celta Vigo. They were back as winners when they defeated Elche 2-3. Real Sociedad only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Reale Arena in the LaLiga. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored ten and conceded 11 goals.

Atletico Madrid Form

Atletico Madrid have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 1-3 win against Sevilla. Unable to follow that up, they went down 3-0 against Athletic Club, before suffering another loss in a 2-1 match against Liverpool. Atletico Madrid won half their previous six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored ten goals whilst conceding 13.

Betting stats for Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Look no further than Luka Sucic, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Real Sociedad in the LaLiga, while Alejandro Baena managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Atletico Madrid in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular betting markets: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Full-time result

Real Sociedad won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Reale Arena. They drew four and lost three as well, while Atletico Madrid won four of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost six. Atletico Madrid have not lost to Real Sociedad in 13 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Real Sociedad scored first in six of their last ten home games. Atletico Madrid scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Atletico Madrid should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Real Sociedad only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Atletico Madrid claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Atletico Madrid have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Real Sociedad when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Real Sociedad saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in nine of the last 10 matches Atletico Madrid played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals themselves during this run.