Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction 24.11.2024 | LaLiga
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- Competition: Spain - LaLiga
- Date: Sunday, 24th, November 2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
- Venue: Estadio San Mames (Bilbao)
Two top-four hopefuls separated by just two points will clash at Estadio San Mames on Sunday evening, as Athletic Bilbao takes on Real Sociedad in matchweek 14 of La Liga.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5
The final outcome of this Basque derby is incredibly hard to predict, but we believe both rivals will approach the clash with more caution than courage, which could result in a tactical battle with limited chances for scoring.
The team led by Ernesto Valverde stretched their unbeaten run to six games across all competitions when they grabbed a last-gasp equalizer away at Real Valladolid last time out, with the result also making their third LaLiga draw on the bounce.
In recent times, the Lions have emerged as specialists in drawing matches, with no winner declared in four of their previous six top-tier games, three of those producing 1-1 results, and a repeat of that pattern might take place at San Mames on Sunday.
Real Sociedad enter their first Basque derby of the season riding high on confidence, having notched up two "mountainous" league victories, first by cruising past Sevilla with a 2-0 triumph in Andalusia and then toppling LaLiga leaders Barcelona 1-0 on home soil.
Txuri-Urdin’s backline has emerged as their strongest asset this season, particularly in away fixtures, having conceded just once in their opening six top-flight matches, while amassing five outstanding clean sheets in the process.
A rock-solid defense combined with a lack of firepower up front has made Real Sociedad's away games extremely dull and uninspiring to watch, as evidenced by the fact that five of their six La Liga trips have produced no more than a single goal. Considering Bilbao's recent matches have been unattractive, with four of their last five matches staying under the 2.5-goal mark, it's clear that we're in for a tightly contested Basque derby where a single goal could be the difference-maker.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Athletic Bilbao
2 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
3 : 0
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
2 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
3 : 1
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
1 : 0
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
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Athletic Bilbao
4 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
Athletic Bilbao team news
In a timely boost for Athletic Bilbao ahead of the Basque derby, goalkeeper Unai Simon is back in contention for selection after recovering from wrist surgery that kept him out for four months.
Wing-back Alex Berenguer, forced off due to an abdominal injury during the 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid on November 10, has used the two-week international break to recover from the issue.
Last matches of Athletic Bilbao
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Real Valladolid
1 : 1
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Ludogorets Razgrad
1 : 2
Athletic Bilbao
Europa League
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Athletic Bilbao
1 : 1
Real Betis
La Liga
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Mallorca
0 : 0
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
1 : 0
Slavia Praha
Europa League
Athletic Bilbao lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Julen Agirrezabala
Defenders
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2
Adama Boiro
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4
Aitor Paredes
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3
Dani Vivian
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18
Oscar de Marcos
Midfielders
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24
Beñat Prados
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16
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
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10
Nico Williams
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8
Oihan Sancet
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9
Iñaki Williams
Forwards
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12
Gorka Guruzeta
Real Sociedad team news
Unlike their city rivals, Real Sociedad have a longer list of players sidelined, with Hamari Traore and Arsen Zakharyan confirmed out for Sunday’s match, while Martin Zubimendi and Umar Sadiq are doubts after being withdrawn from the Copa del Rey squad due to discomfort.
Orri Oskarsson, who represented Iceland during November, will need to undergo late fitness tests ahead of the Basque derby after suffering a muscle injury against Wales, which forced him off in the 25th minute.
Last matches of Real Sociedad
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Jove Espanol
0 : 5
Real Sociedad
Copa Del Rey
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Real Sociedad
1 : 0
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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Viktoria Plzen
2 : 1
Real Sociedad
Europa League
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Sevilla
0 : 2
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
0 : 2
Osasuna
La Liga
Real Sociedad lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Álex Remiro
Defenders
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3
Aihen Muñoz
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21
Nayef Aguerd
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5
Igor Zubeldia
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27
Jon Aramburu
Midfielders
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11
Sheraldo Becker
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24
Luka Sucic
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17
Sergio Gómez
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23
Brais Méndez
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14
Takefusa Kubo
Forwards
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10
Mikel Oyarzabal
4 Reasons why we expect Under 2.5
- Athletic Bilbao have seen under 2.5 goals in all but one of their last five competitive matches.
- Half of Athletic Bilbao's last six La Liga matches ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Real Sociedad have conceded only one goal and scored just four times in their first six La Liga away matches.
- Five of Real Sociedad's six top-flight away games have seen no more than one goal.
Main prediction Athletic Bilbao - Real Sociedad
Under 2.5 goals
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Athletic Bilbao & Real Sociedad current standing in La Liga
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | FC Barcelona | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 50 - 19 | +31 | 38 |
2 | Real Madrid | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 34 - 13 | +21 | 36 |
3 | Atlético Madrid | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 30 - 11 | +19 | 35 |
4 | Athletic Club | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 26 - 15 | +11 | 32 |
5 | Villarreal | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27 - 25 | +2 | 26 |
6 | Real Sociedad | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 - 11 | +5 | 24 |
7 | Osasuna | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22 - 25 | -3 | 24 |
8 | Mallorca | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 16 - 20 | -4 | 24 |
9 | Girona | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 - 23 | -1 | 22 |
10 | Celta de Vigo | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 25 - 27 | -2 | 21 |
11 | Real Betis | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 18 - 20 | -2 | 21 |
12 | Rayo Vallecano | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 - 16 | -1 | 19 |
13 | Sevilla | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 17 - 23 | -6 | 19 |
14 | Las Palmas | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 22 - 27 | -5 | 18 |
15 | Getafe | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 11 - 13 | -2 | 16 |
16 | Deportivo Alavés | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18 - 27 | -9 | 15 |
17 | Leganés | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 - 23 | -9 | 15 |
18 | Espanyol | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 15 - 28 | -13 | 13 |
19 | Valencia | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 - 22 | -9 | 10 |
20 | Real Valladolid | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 - 34 | -23 | 9 |