Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad prediction 11.02.2026 | Copa del Rey

Athletic’s domestic campaign has been uneven; in La Liga they sit mid-table, with a sub-par points accumulation and inconsistent results overall. League record shows a home strength (better points per game at San Mamés) contrasted against much weaker away form.

In the Copa del Rey this season, Athletic’s progression reflects resilience, but they have had to grind results - including a crucial quarter-final win over Valencia (2-1). Iñaki Williams scored the decisive goal in stoppage time in that tie, illustrating his importance to Athletic’s cup hopes.

Injury news poses tactical challenges. Oihan Sancet has returned to training and could feature, potentially adding creativity in midfield or attack. However, Dani Vivian and Álex Berenguer remain sidelined, and Yuri Berchiche is doubtful after a muscle injury sustained against Levante.

Real Sociedad enter the derby with strong recent form, evidencing a steadier winning rhythm compared to Athletic. Across all competitions, Real Sociedad have endured a run of ten unbeaten matches, accumulating a total of seven wins during that period, including a tightly contested comeback win (3-2) over Deportivo Alaves in the quarterfinals. 

Their top Copa scorers include Umar Sadiq with four goals, supported by contributors such as Beñat Turrientes and Mikel Goti López - a diverse scoring spread enabling tactical flexibility.

There are no widely reported major injury blowouts for Sociedad ahead of this tie, indicating they may be closer to full strength than their hosts.