Real Sociedad-Athletic Bilbao is a match from the 17th day of La Liga and is played on Saturday at 21:00: odds, predictions, TV and streaming.
With last week’s easy victory at Almeria, Real Sociedad maintained their third place in the La Liga standings, and thus in the middle of the Champions League zone. Alguacil’s side have also moved closer to second place, which is occupied by Real Madrid, and a win against Bilbao, taking advantage of the fact that Ancelotti’s side will be involved in the Super Cup final, could narrow the gap even further.
Of course, that is not the hosts‘ goal: they obviously hope at the end of the season to be at least in the top four. And a win in this difficult match could certainly bring that goal closer. Not least because, moreover, the moment of form is to be highlighted: in their last eight outings, Real Sociedad have won six times.
Bilbao, on the other hand, did not get off to a great start after the World Cup break. The Basques drew twice in as many matches and only in the Copa del Rey, against a team of a different category, did they gain a victory that allowed them to pass the round. It is obvious, however, that Valverde’s side, which is seventh in the standings and only two points away from a hypothetical Champions League spot next year, is a tough opponent. Difficult for everyone. In short, it will undoubtedly be a very balanced challenge. One that even tactically is usually rich in content.
Inaki Williams del Bilbao
The Prediction
If we were only going to analyse the moment Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao are experiencing, it is normal to say that the hosts are favourites. But the guests are a tough nut to crack, and so, in a match that should in any case give at least one goal per team, the most likely result is a draw.
Real Sociedad-Athletic Bilbao’s likely line-up
- REAL SOCIEDAD (4-3-3): Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; D. Silva; Sorloth, Oyarzabal.
- ATHLETIC BILBAO (4-2-3-1): Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Berchiche; D Garcia, Zarraga; I. Williams, Sancet, N.Williams; Guruzeta.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
