Real Sociedad will take a trip to Bilbao, to come up against Athletic Bilbao on matchday 20 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Spanish La Liga season.
Date: 13/01/2023
Time: 18:30
Stadium: San Mamés
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We predict Athletic Bilbao will win 2-1 against Real Sociedad, and this is why. Athletic Club are in top form, having won four and drawn one of their last five league matches, while Real Sociedad drew four of their last five league matches. The hosts are stronger at home, and as a result, they have a decent chance to win this encounter.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad could end with both teams to score, and this is why. The hosts may have kept four clean sheets in their last five league matches, but they are unlikely to keep one in this encounter because the visitors scored in three of their last five league matches and have scored 30 goals in 19 league games this season so far.
Athletic Bilbao are in top form, having won four and drawn one of their last five league matches. They kept four clean sheets in the process and extended their fine form when they thrashed Eibar 3-0 away from home in the Copa del Rey. Ernesto Valverde’s side sits in the 4th position with 38 points after 11 wins and 3 defeats in 19 games.
Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last five league matches, although four of these games ended in draws. They bounced back to winning ways with a tight 1-0 win over Malaga in the Copa del Rey last time out. Imanol Alguacil’s side occupies the 6th position with 32 points after 8 wins and 3 defeats in 19 games.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Athletic Bilbao: Simon, Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche, Herrera, Prados, Williams, Sancet, Williams, Guruzeta
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Tierney, Normand, Zubeldia, Odriozola, Zubmendi, Oyarzabal, Merino, Mendez, Kubo, Umar