Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Odds, AI Picks and Prediction
Huge action in Spain’s top-flight will take place on Saturday, as two of the sides in the battle for a position in the top four places in the La Liga standings will lock horns.
Athletic Club currently holds the advantage after winning their last three, but Real Sociedad could cut the gap on their rivals to three points with a victory on the road in Bilbao. You can find the latest Athletic vs Real Sociedad odds for this La Liga matchups on Saturday below, as well as our La Liga picks.
Game Information
ATHLETIC CLUB vs REAL SOCIEDAD |
Location of the Game: San Mames, Bilbao, Spain |
Date and Time: Saturday, January 13, 2024. 12:30 PM ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 La Liga Round 20 |
How to watch: ESPN |
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Pick and Prediction
ODDS | AI PICKS |
MONEYLINE | Athletic Club +102 |
The Athletic vs Real Sociedad odds will include that it is challenging to separate these two sides this weekend. However, Bilbao comes into the showdown in stunning recent form, and they could strengthen their Champions League spot with maximum points.
Their chances are certainly aided after winning two of their last four against Sociedad on the La Liga schedule.
Athletic vs Real Sociedad Odds
TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
ATHLETIC CLUB | 11-5-3 38Pts | +102 | +0.5 | O 2.25 |
REAL SOCIEDAD | 8-8-3 32Pts | +295 | -0.5 | U 2.25 |
DRAW | +248 |
The hosts are the +102 favorites on the Athletic vs Real Sociedad odds available for this weekend. The draw is at +248, with the away win for Sociedad being the outside selection at +295.
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Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Analysis
Athletic Club Preview
It promises to be a thrilling battle for a European position in Spain’s top-flight this term, with Athletic Club and Girona being two of the surprise sides in the top four places at the half way stage. Bilbao was excellent throughout the first half, and they boast among the most impressive La Liga team stats.
The Spanish side have scored an impressive 36 goals so far this term, while their defensive record is the joint third-best in La Liga at this stage. Their recent form would be a massive plus in their favor coming into the weekend, as they have won each of their last three.
The Athletic scores in recent weeks have also been very impressive, as they have avoided defeat in each of their last nine. Meanwhile, they have claimed three victories on the bounce without conceding a goal. They haven’t gone four wins on the bounce in the league without conceding since September 1988.
Real Sociedad Preview
There is likely to be increased pressure on Real Sociedad coming into this match on the road. They have dropped to sixth in the standings following a disappointing run of results. Coming into this Athletic vs Real Sociedad matchup, they have played out draws in each of their last three matches.
Despite struggling for victories over their last five, they have also avoided defeat in every match over that period. But, they now find themselves six points off the top four spots in the league standings.
Sociedad will desperately need to pick up something from this match, as a defeat could see them fighting for their place in the top six, with Getafe and Real Betis closing in on the Spanish side in the standings.
The Real Sociedad schedule doesn’t get any easier after this weekend, but they will at least be boosted by the fact that they boast one of the best defensive records in the competition. Meanwhile, Sociedad won the previous meeting between these sides in 2023-24, and will be chasing a third double over their rivals in the 21st century.
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Head to Head
The La Liga player stats and La Liga odds show how closely these sides matchup. However, it’s Bilbao that have dominated the previous encounters after winning two of their last four against Sociedad.
Meanwhile, they have won each of their last two home matches against their rivals, and will be chasing three successive wins at San Mames against Sociedad for the first time since 2005 on Saturday.
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