Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at San Mames.
- Athletic Club 11 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Munuera Montero (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Inigo Prieto Lopez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Antonio Martinez Moreno (Spain)
6 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 15.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Sevilla FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | UD Las Palmas | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Granada CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Athletic Club | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Cádiz CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Athletic Club | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #5 |
| 16 | Points | 22 |
| 11 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 7 / 1 / 4 |
| 15 | Scored | 21 |
| 11 | Conceded | 20 |
| +4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.45 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 36% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Athletic Club are 7th (16 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Athletic Club
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/–
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/7
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Athletic Club
| Alex Berenguer | 4 G | 4 A |
| Inaki Williams | 3 G | 2 A |
| Nico Williams | 2 G | 1 A |
| Roberto Navarro | 2 G | |
| Aitor Paredes Casamichana | 2 G |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 4 G | |
| Orri Oskarsson | 4 G | |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G | 2 A |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 2 G | 2 A |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to San Mames that hosts another battle between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 5' Athletic Club is showing some good football. However, Athletic Club are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Alvaro Odriozola has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — Alvaro Odriozola exits the field as Aritz Elustondo enters on 19.
- 24' Mikel Vesga has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' Athletic Club are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Sociedad de Futbol backline.
- 30' The Spain Alex Berenguer breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 1-0!
- 35' Robin Le Normand is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Athletic Club tonight.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Athletic Club winning 100% of all matches.
- 42' Alex Berenguer doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 47' Athletic Club are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 52' Real Sociedad de Futbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Ander Barrenetxea. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' A tactical swap from Real Sociedad de Futbol — Alberto Dadie on, Arsen Zakharyan off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Athletic Club currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' Ander Herrera is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ruiz de Galarreta at the 70 minute mark.
- 74' Asier Villalibre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gorka Guruzeta on 74 minute.
- 79' Real Sociedad de Futbol have won 465 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 80' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 80 minute. Brais Mendez leaves to be changed by Jon Olasagasti.
- 85' Time for substitution for Athletic Club. Nico Williams is replaced by Malcom Ares.
- 88' Mikel Oyarzabal adds to his 8 season tally! Real Sociedad de Futbol lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 90' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Athletic Club Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 16
- 17
- 1
- 15
- 3
- 12
-
7
Alex Berenguer ↓ Muniain 85'
-
8
Oihan Sancet ↓ Unai Gomez 70'
- 4
-
11
Nico Williams ↓ Malcom Ares 85'
Bench
-
21
Ander Herrera ↑ 70'
- 5
- 18
- 22
- 23
-
10
Muniain ↑ 85'
-
20
Asier Villalibre ↑ 74'
- 13
-
29
Malcom Ares ↑ 85'
-
30
Unai Gomez ↑ 70'
- 24
- 31
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
23
Brais Mendez ↓ Jon Olasagasti 80'
- 5
- 8
- 2
-
17
Kieran Tierney ↓ Aihen Munoz 80'
- 24
- 7
- 4
- 13
-
12
Arsen Zakharyan ↓ Alberto Dadie 63'
- 10
Bench
-
6
Aritz Elustondo ↑ 19'
- 21
-
3
Aihen Munoz ↑ 80'
- 20
- 26
- 30
- 22
-
16
Jon Olasagasti ↑ 80'
-
28
Jon Magunazelaia ↑ 63'
- 37
-
38
Alberto Dadie ↑ 63'
- 40
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Inaki Williams | 6 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 4 |
| Oihan Sancet | 4 |
| Alex Berenguer | 3 |
| Muniain | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Portu | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
Head to Head
Athletic Club Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2024-01-13
Athletic Club
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2024-01-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
Deportivo Alavés
D
2023-12-21
Cádiz CF
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2023-12-17
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Real Betis Balompié
D
2023-12-12
FC Internazionale Milano
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2023-12-09
Villarreal CF
0–3
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Athletic Club win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Athletic Club or Draw
79%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
46%
Athletic Club or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Athletic Club win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Athletic Club
| Handicap | Athletic Club covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.