Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Reale Arena.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 11 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Angel Nevado Rodriguez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
8 games this season
🟨 6.3/game
⚽ 18.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Valencia CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Sep | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Granada CF | H | 5–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Deportivo Alavés | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Cadiz CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | RCD Mallorca | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Aug | Real Betis Balompié | H | 4–2 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Reale Arena!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Gorka Guruzeta has been relatively quiet despite scoring 34 goals in his last 338 appearances.
- 15' Athletic Club fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Real Sociedad de Futbol are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Athletic Club's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 25' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Kieran Tierney trudges off to be replaced by Aihen Munoz on 25 minutes.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ander Herrera on 29 minutes.
- 30' Robin Le Normand does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
- 35' Athletic Club looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Inaki Williams scoring 1 goals.
- 40' Athletic Club are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' Daniel Vivian has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Daniel Vivian.
- 46' The whistle greets Gorka Guruzeta as he departs to be replaced by Asier Villalibre.
- 48' Against the run of play, Takefusa Kubo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Real Sociedad de Futbol have won 465 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 61 minute. Ander Barrenetxea leaves to be changed by Mikel Oyarzabal.
- 62' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Umar Sadiq is replaced by Andre Silva on 62 minute.
- 64' Athletic Club manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Berenguer is hanging Nico Williams on the field on 64 minute.
- 66' What composure from Mikel Oyarzabal! The Spain international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 71' Fresh legs for Athletic Club! Raul Garcia comes on to replace Muniain.
- 72' Benat Prados is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ander Herrera at the 72 minute mark.
- 75' Another change for Athletic Club made on 75 minute. Daniel Vivian leaves to be changed by Aitor Paredes Casamichana.
- 77' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 77.
- 78' Athletic Club manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aitor Paredes Casamichana is hanging Daniel Vivian on the field on 78 minute.
- 81' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Benat Turrientes comes on to replace Mikel Merino.
- 86' Athletic Club are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- With this win, Real Sociedad de Futbol is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 5
- 8
- 1
- 17
- 14
- 19
- 24
- 7
- 4
Bench
- 6
- 21
- 9
- 3
- 20
- 26
- 22
- 32
- 16
- 10
- 11
- 37
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
Athletic Club Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
21
Ander Herrera ↓ Benat Prados 72'
- 17
- 1
- 5
- 18
- 3
-
10
Muniain ↓ Raul Garcia 71'
- 9
- 14
- 12
-
11
Nico Williams ↓ Alex Berenguer 64'
Bench
- 6
- 15
-
22
Raul Garcia ↑ 71'
-
20
Asier Villalibre ↑ 46'
-
7
Alex Berenguer ↑ 64'
- 4
- 13
- 19
- 29
-
24
Benat Prados ↑ 72'
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 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
| Raul Garcia | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2023-09-30
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–0
Athletic Club
W
2023-09-27
Valencia CF
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-09-24
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
4–3
Getafe CF
W
2023-09-20
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2023-09-17
Real Madrid CF
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2023-09-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
5–3
Granada CF
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
71%
Draw or Athletic Club
54%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Athletic Club
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.