Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad de Futbol, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad de Futbol — La Liga .
- Athletic Club 6 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Futbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Teodoro Sobrino
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Juan Martinez
- Referee Alexis Carlos Pulido
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 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 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Real Sociedad de Futbol | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | FC Barcelona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Villarreal CF | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | SD Huesca | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Athletic Club | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | Valencia CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | SD Huesca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | FC Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | SD Eibar | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Athletic Club | Real Sociedad de Futbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 Futbol this season
Real Sociedad de Futbol this season
Athletic Club are 12th (8 pts). Real Sociedad de Futbol 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 Futbol
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 Futbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Athletic Club to score. At the same time, Real Sociedad de Futbol does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Athletic Club seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Real Sociedad de Futbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. De Marcos is booked for Athletic Club — Yellow card on 19.
- 24' The travelling Real Sociedad de Futbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Athletic Club. Susaeta will be fuming at that decision.
- 29' Inigo Martinez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 30' A goal from the Spain international Mikel Oiarzabal! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-1!
- 31' That is a Yellow card for Athletic Club. Inaki Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' Muniain is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 37' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Athletic Club and Real Sociedad de Futbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' Real Sociedad de Futbol player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Dani Garcia is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
- 44' 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.
- 47' A stunning finish from Luca Sangalli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' Kevin Rodrigues is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Athletic Club tonight.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Moya argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Athletic Club and Real Sociedad de Futbol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Ruben Pardo is withdrawn and Zurutuza gets his opportunity.
- 67' Raul Garcia picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 68' De Marcos makes way for Ander Capa at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Athletic Club.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Zurutuza on 70.
- 74' Against the run of play, Mikel Oiarzabal has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 76' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Luca Sangalli is replaced by Sandro Ramirez on 76 minute.
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' Illarramendi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Athletic Club ring the changes. Benat has done his job and it is now time for San Jose to step up.
- 86' The whistle greets Mikel Oiarzabal as he departs to be replaced by Hector Moreno.
- 90' Poor challenge from Jon Bautista Orgilles. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- With this win, Real Sociedad de Futbol is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 25
- 5
- 4
- 7
-
18
De Marcos ↓ Ander Capa 69'
- 14
-
22
Raul Garcia ↓ Aduriz 69'
- 10
- 9
- 16
Bench
- 23
- 13
-
6
San Jose ↑ 84'
- 24
- 31
-
20
Aduriz ↑ 69'
-
21
Ander Capa ↑ 69'
Coach
Eduardo Berizzo
Real Sociedad de Futbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 22
- 20
-
10
Mikel Oiarzabal ↓ Hector Moreno 86'
- 15
- 21
- 5
- 13
- 18
-
14
Ruben Pardo ↓ Zurutuza 66'
-
23
Luca Sangalli ↓ Sandro 76'
Bench
-
17
Zurutuza ↑ 66'
- 1
- 12
-
6
Hector Moreno ↑ 86'
-
24
Sandro ↑ 76'
- 26
- 28
Coach
Asier Garitano
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 Futbol Form
2018-10-05
Athletic Club
1–3
Real Sociedad de Futbol
W
2018-09-29
Real Sociedad de Futbol
0–1
Valencia CF
L
2018-09-25
Real Sociedad de Futbol
2–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2018-09-21
SD Huesca
0–1
Real Sociedad de Futbol
W
2018-09-15
Real Sociedad de Futbol
1–2
FC Barcelona
L
2018-08-31
SD Eibar
2–1
Real Sociedad de Futbol
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31
Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
I would bet for:
Athletic Club or Real Sociedad de Futbol 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Athletic Club or Draw
58%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Futbol
70%
Athletic Club or Real Sociedad de Futbol
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Athletic Club
| Handicap | Athletic Club covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Futbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.