Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao Prediction – La Liga

Check out the best guesses for Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao. Here you find the best guess of Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao by La Liga, in addition to the match analysis and betting tips. Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including the recent record and the main statistics of the last games to offer the best guess for this match among Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao. Real Sociedad 04 May 2025 – 19::00 La Liga 2024/2025 NORMAL EXPENSE – ROUND 34 Athletic de Bilbao

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao: The most likely prediction for this challenge will be the occurrence of some goals. Despite a greater dominance by the home team, both teams should adopt an offensive stance, motivated by the need to secure points. Thus, an open match is anticipated, with a high tempo and shared opportunities, making the market for “more than 1.5 goals” a very appealing option.

The best prediction for Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao in La Liga is over 1.5 goals. This match is expected to see both teams pushing forward, as they aim to clinch vital points in the league. Historically, encounters between these two sides have often resulted in goals, and with the stakes high, fans can expect an entertaining clash.

Match preview: Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao
Real Sociedad and Athletic de Bilbao play at Anoeta Stadium, in a match for the 34th round of La Liga. The last time they faced each other in this edition of the league was on 24th November 2024, where Athletic Bilbao secured a home victory by a narrow (1‑0). At this stadium, the head-to-head record is favourable to the home team, which has recorded 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 encounters. Indeed, the most recent clash at this venue was on 30th September 2023, when Real Sociedad triumphed with a convincing (3‑0) scoreline. The goals in that match were netted by Robin Le Normand (30′), Mikel Oyarzabal (66′), and Takefusa Kubo (48′).

Team analysis: Real Sociedad
The home team is currently in 10th place, having amassed 42 points from 12 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew away to Villarreal (2‑2) and lost to Deportivo Alavés (1‑0) in their last outing. Real Sociedad tends to perform better at home, with a record of 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses at Anoeta compared to 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses when playing away. In their last 10 home league games, they have secured 19 points, with the most common first-half result being 0‑0 in 6 of their 16 home matches. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding goals in 9 of their last 10 league games. They have often fallen behind, conceding the first goal 16 times in 33 matches without managing to turn the scoreline around.

Real Sociedad enters this encounter following a 1-0 defeat at Deportivo Alavés. Typically organised in a 4-3-3 formation, the Basque side relies on the movement of Ander Barrenetxea, Orri Oskarsson, and Takefusa Kubo to create attacking threats. Jon Ander Olasagasti plays a pivotal role in midfield, orchestrating the rhythm and facilitating offensive plays. For this clash, manager Imanol Alguacil will be without Aritz Elustondo, who is suspended, as well as Álvaro Odriozola, Igor Zubeldia, and Arsen Zakharyan, all of whom are sidelined due to injury.

Team analysis: Athletic de Bilbao
After securing 16 wins, 12 draws, and 5 losses, the visiting team finds itself in 4th position, with a total of 60 points. In their last match, they managed to defeat Las Palmas at home (1‑0), following a previous defeat against Real Madrid (1‑0) away. Athletic Bilbao seems to be less affected by the home advantage, showing comparable results both at home and away. In their last 30 matches, they have recorded 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses as visitors, netting 15 goals while conceding the same number. At home, they have achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with 29 goals scored and 14 conceded.

The team arrives at this fixture after a heavy home loss against Manchester United (0‑3) in the Europa League. In the league, Athletic Bilbao has secured 16 points from a possible 30, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 away matches. The most frequent half-time result in their away games has been 0‑0 (9 out of 16). In 33 league games this season, they have only managed to come back after conceding first on 3 occasions from 13 matches. In their last 16 away games, 7 of their 19 goals have come between the 61st and 75th minutes.

Athletic de Bilbao steps into this match following a 0-3 defeat to Manchester United in the Europa League. In La Liga’s latest round, they edged past Las Palmas with a 1-0 victory. Under the guidance of Ernesto Valverde, the Bilbao side is likely to adopt a 4-3-3 formation, approaching the match with a more cautious mindset, aiming to tighten their defence while exploiting gaps in quick transitions. Up front, GORKA GURUZETA will lead the line, supported by the dynamic Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico. Young Álex Berenguer will serve as the midfield orchestrator, connecting play and feeding the attacking trio. All players are fit for the encounter.

The best prediction for Real Sociedad vs Athletic de Bilbao in La Liga is over 1.5 goals.