Football · Spain La Liga · 01/11, 21:00

Prediction: Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad

Team pages: Athletic Bilbao · Real Sociedad

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.57Total
Athletic Bilbao1.52
Real Sociedad1.05
1X2
48% 27% 26%
Athletic Bilbao Draw Real Sociedad
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 50% Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1 13%
Recent form · 10 last
Athletic Bilbao 2-4-4 (W-D-L)
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Real Sociedad 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Athletic Bilbao 1–2–3 Real Sociedad (6 last)
  • Real Sociedad0-1Athletic Bilbao
  • Real Sociedad1-0Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic Bilbao0-1Real Sociedad
  • Athletic Bilbao1-1Real Sociedad
  • Real Sociedad3-2Athletic Bilbao
  • Real Sociedad0-0Athletic Bilbao
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Athletic Bilbao 1452 · Real Sociedad 1527
Athletic BilbaoDrawReal Sociedad
Our model47%28%25%
Market48%26%26%
Estimated total (ours) 2.57 goals · Bet365 line 2.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 55%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Real Sociedad (rating 1452 vs 1527).
  • H2H favours Real Sociedad: 3-2-1.
  • High corners: 12.6 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Athletic BilbaoReal Sociedad
Goals for / against (FT)1.1 / 1.41.8 / 1.8
Goals for / against (HT)0.3 / 0.71 / 0.2
Half-time result (W/D/L)10/40/50%50/50/0%
Corners (HT / FT)3.3 / 5.83.7 / 6.8
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.6 / 0.24.4 / 0.4

Head-to-head (H2H) · Athletic Bilbao 1–2–3 Real Sociedad

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DateHomeScoreAway
02/10/26
Europe Friendlies
Real Sociedad0-1
HT 0-0
Athletic Bilbao
04/03/26
Spain Copa del Rey
Real Sociedad1-0
HT 0-0
Athletic Bilbao
11/02/26
Spain Copa del Rey
Athletic Bilbao0-1
HT 0-0
Real Sociedad
01/02/26
Spain La Liga
Athletic Bilbao1-1
HT 0-1
Real Sociedad
01/11/25
Spain La Liga
Real Sociedad3-2
HT 1-1
Athletic Bilbao
04/05/25
Spain La Liga
Real Sociedad0-0
HT 0-0
Athletic Bilbao

Standings · Spain La Liga

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Barcelona 9900 39927
2 Atletico Madrid 9711 19822
3 Real Madrid 9702 23921
4 Real Betis 9612 161419
5 Real Sociedad 9513 171716
6 Sevilla 9423 141614
7 CD Alaves 9324 131011
8 Celta Vigo 9252 10711
9 Deportivo A Coruna 9252 131211
10 Osasuna 9324 101811
11 Levante 9243 151710
12 Villarreal 9234 13139
13 Athletic Bilbao 8233 899
14 Rayo Vallecano 8233 12179
15 Getafe 9234 5119
16 Espanyol 9225 11128
17 Racing Santander 9225 13258
18 Elche 9144 11177
19 Valencia 9135 6156
20 Malaga 9045 6184

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentAthletic BilbaoReal Sociedad
Valencia 0-0 D 3-2 W
Elche 1-1 D 3-2 W
Atletico Madrid 3-0 W 0-3 L
Celta Vigo 2-0 W 0-0 D
Real Madrid 2-4 L 1-4 L
Record vs common 2 W 2 D 1 L 2 W 1 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Athletic Bilbao (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Athletic Bilbao

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
21/10 Levante
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-3 94 L
17/10 Valencia
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 66 D
19/09 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 52 D
12/09 Elche
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-1 76 D
05/09 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 3-0 31 W
30/08 Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga
2-0 2-0 73 W
27/08 Barcelona
Spain La Liga
0-1 0-2 53 L
22/08 Sevilla
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-3 107 L
23/05 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-2 2-4 12 L
17/05 Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-1 54 D

Real Sociedad

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
18/10 Malaga
Spain La Liga
2-0 5-2 52 W
11/10 Deportivo A Coruna
Spain La Liga
2-0 3-2 75 W
20/09 Valencia
Spain La Liga
1-0 3-2 55 W
13/09 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-3 93 L
07/09 Elche
Spain La Liga
2-0 3-2 76 W
03/09 Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 115 D
29/08 Espanyol
Spain La Liga
1-1 2-1 76 W
26/08 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-1 1-4 76 L
21/08 Real Betis
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 56 L
23/05 Espanyol
Spain La Liga
1-0 1-1 54 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Athletic Bilbao win (48%). Probabilities: Athletic Bilbao 48%, draw 27%, Real Sociedad 26%.

How many goals are expected in Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?

The model expects 2.57 goals (Athletic Bilbao 1.52 · Real Sociedad 1.05), with a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?

The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.