Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at San Mames.
- Athletic Club 6 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee David Recio
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | SD Huesca | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec | Athletic Club | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Levante UD | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | FC Barcelona | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | SD Eibar | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Athletic Club | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #8 |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 6 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 6 | Conceded | 13 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 33% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Athletic Club are 12th (8 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Athletic Club
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Athletic Club
| Roberto Navarro | 2 G |
| Aitor Paredes Casamichana | 1 G |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to San Mames that hosts another battle between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 5' The Spain Portu breaks the deadlock on 5 minutes. 0-1!
- 8' Ander Guevara has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' Ander Capa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Athletic Club so far.
- 18' Alex Berenguer needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 21' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ander Barrenetxea.
- 23' The referee has no hesitation. Unai Vencedor Paris is booked for Athletic Club — Yellow card on 23.
- 28' The travelling Real Sociedad de Futbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' Real Sociedad de Futbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Inigo Martinez suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' Mikel Merino is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Martin Zubimendi. He replaces Ander Guevara on 46 minute.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Athletic Club in their trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Futbol's compact .
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. Yuri Berchiche is booked for Athletic Club — Yellow card on 55.
- 56' The Athletic Club manager makes a substitution. Alex Berenguer departs to be replaced by Unai Lopez.
- 61' Athletic Club are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Sociedad de Futbol backline.
- 62' Athletic Club player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Igor Zubeldia.
- 68' Modibo Sagnan gets the nod from Real Sociedad de Futbol. He replaces Andoni Gorosabel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' A tactical swap from Athletic Club — Raul Garcia on, Unai Lopez off on 73 minutes.
- 74' Ander Barrenetxea is ready to make an impact after coming on for Portu at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Sociedad de Futbol is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 81' Poor challenge from Inigo Martinez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' Athletic Club receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 85' Athletic Club ring the changes. Asier Villalibre has done his job and it is now time for Kenan Kodro to step up.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 0-1 the final result. Athletic Club will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 17
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 10
-
9
Inaki Williams ↓ Jon Morcillo 56'
- 21
-
20
Asier Villalibre ↓ Kenan Kodro 85'
-
12
Alex Berenguer ↓ Oihan Sancet 56'
- 27
Bench
-
8
Unai Lopez ↑ 56'
- 24
- 15
- 18
- 22
- 14
- 13
-
19
Kenan Kodro ↑ 85'
-
16
Oihan Sancet ↑ 56'
-
2
Jon Morcillo ↑ 56'
- 38
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
19
Alexander Isak ↓ Willian Jose 85'
- 10
- 5
- 8
- 18
- 14
- 16
-
7
Portu ↓ Ander Barrenetxea 74'
- 1
- 24
Bench
-
15
Modibo Sagnan ↑ 68'
-
9
Willian Jose ↑ 85'
- 25
-
17
Martin Merquelanz ↑ 68'
- 28
- 12
-
22
Ander Barrenetxea ↑ 74'
-
36
Martin Zubimendi ↑ 46'
- 34
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Inaki Williams | 5 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 4 |
| Oihan Sancet | 4 |
| Muniain | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Portu | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
Head to Head
Athletic Club Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2020-12-31
Athletic Club
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2020-12-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–2
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2020-12-19
Levante UD
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2020-12-16
FC Barcelona
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2020-12-13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
SD Eibar
D
2020-12-10
SSC Napoli
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Athletic Club or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Athletic Club or Draw
69%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
61%
Athletic Club or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Athletic Club
| Handicap | Athletic Club covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.