Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 11 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Alberto Fuente Martin
- Referee Jose Garrido
- Referee Ivan Masso Granado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Jan | UD Almería | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Dec | CA Osasuna | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Sevilla FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Manchester United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Jan | CA Osasuna | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Nov | Real Valladolid CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Girona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Oct | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #7 |
| 22 | Points | 16 |
| 12 | Played | 11 |
| 7 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 3 |
| 21 | Scored | 15 |
| 20 | Conceded | 11 |
| +1 | GD | +4 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.45 |
| 58% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
45%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 pts). Athletic Club are 7th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Reale Seguros Stadium. Real Sociedad de Fútbol are looking to make home advantage count against Athletic Club.
- 5' Real Sociedad de Fútbol currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Sociedad de Fútbol side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Mikel Merino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Magnificent from Alexander Sorloth! That is 86 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Sociedad de Fútbol needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 37' What composure from Takefusa Kubo! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Takefusa Kubo.
- 40' Oihan Sancet makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Athletic Club are in front.
- 41' Magnificent from Oihan Sancet! That is 46 goals in 338 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' Dani Garcia was booked on 43.
- 48' Poor challenge from Alexander Sorloth. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 49' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Alexander Sorloth by Mikel Oiarzabal on 49 minute.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Igor Zubeldia.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' Athletic Club manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Berenguer is hanging Gorka Guruzeta on the field on 58 minute.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Yeray Alvarez.
- 61' Poor challenge from Yeray Alvarez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 63' The Spain Mikel Oiarzabal breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 0-5!
- 67' Another substitution for Athletic Club to replace Oihan Sancet by Aitor Paredes Casamichana on 67 minute.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 76' The crowd applauds Takefusa Kubo as he leaves the pitch. Ander Barrenetxea steps in for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
- 77' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Aritz Elustondo is replaced by Andoni Gorosabel.
- 82' Unai Simon, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Robin Le Normand.
- 88' Daniel Vivian has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 338 appearances.
- 89' Illarramendi gets the nod from Real Sociedad de Futbol. He replaces Brais Mendez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Martin Zubimendi will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 3-1.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 15
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 1
- 14
- 24
- 3
Bench
- 4
- 10
- 18
- 9
- 12
- 17
- 7
- 20
- 11
- 32
- 33
- 42
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 17
- 1
- 5
- 18
- 3
-
9
Inaki Williams ↓ Raul Garcia 76'
-
14
Dani Garcia ↓ Oier Zarraga 67'
-
12
Gorka Guruzeta ↓ Alex Berenguer 58'
- 8
-
11
Nico Williams ↓ Muniain 76'
Bench
- 23
- 15
-
22
Raul Garcia ↑ 76'
-
10
Muniain ↑ 76'
- 21
- 20
-
7
Alex Berenguer ↑ 58'
- 16
- 2
-
19
Oier Zarraga ↑ 67'
- 31
- 13
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Inaki Williams | 6 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 4 |
| Oihan Sancet | 4 |
| Muniain | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Alex Berenguer | 3 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2023-01-14
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–1
Athletic Club
W
2023-01-08
UD Almería
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-12-31
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–0
CA Osasuna
W
2022-11-09
Sevilla FC
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-11-06
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
Valencia CF
D
2022-11-03
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–1
Manchester United FC
L
Athletic Club Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
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
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
73%
Draw or Athletic Club
54%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Athletic Club
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.