Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Odds, Prediction and Picks
One of the most intense derbies in Spain is staged this weekend, as Real Sociedad travels to local rivals’ Athletic Club. The hosts hold the advantage at this stage of the season, as they currently sit fourth in the Spain La Liga standings.
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Picks
- Pick: Athletic Club +106.
However, Sociedad could cut the difference between the rivals to three points if they are able to claim maximum points on Saturday. You can find the Athletic vs Real Sociedad odds and our La Liga picks here.
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Odds
The Athletic vs Real Sociedad odds show the hosts as the +106 favorites to claim maximum points this weekend according to BetUS. An away victory for Sociedad is available at +285, with the draw priced up at +245.
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Information
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad
Location of the Game: San Mamés, Bilbao, Spain
Date & Time: Saturday, January 13, 2024. 12:30 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Analysis
Athletic Club Preview
The hosts will be full of confidence coming into this derby showdown against Sociedad, and they will be aware that they could improve their La Liga ranking by landing maximum points. A victory for Bilbao would take them up to third, with Barcelona not in action this weekend due to their Super Cup commitments in Saudi Arabia.
Bilbao will take enormous positives from their recent form in the scores and odds of La Liga schedule, as they have avoided defeat in their last nine fixtures in La Liga. Over that period, they have secured six wins and played out three draws. They will also be looking to record four straight wins without conceding for the first time since September 1988 this weekend.
Athletic Club Projected Lineup
(4-2-3-1) Simon, Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche, Prados, Herrera, Munian, Sancet, Williams, Guruzeta
Athletic Club Injuries
Inaki Williams will be missing for Bilbao due to Africa Cup of Nations duty, while Dani Garcia and Yeray Alvarez will be absent with thigh injuries.
Real Sociedad Preview
Real Sociedad will be looking to get their campaign back on track this weekend after playing out draws in each of their last three matches. Despite that run of ties, the visiting side remain sixth in the league standings, and they could move to within three points of the Champions League spots if they are able to record a victory at the home of their local rivals this weekend.
Sociedad will be looking to create some history this weekend, as they could land a league double over their rivals for just the third time this century. They were excellent in their home match earlier in the campaign, landing a 3-0 victory. A win to nil would also see them achieve a double over a Basque rival without conceding for the first time since 1979-80.
Real Sociedad Projected Lineup
(4-3-3) Marrero, Odriozola, Le Normand, Zubeldia, Tierney, Mendez, Merino, Zubimendi, Barrenetxea, Silva, Oyarzabal
Real Sociedad Injuries
A key reason for the outside La Liga odds this weekend will be the fact that Sociedad will be without first-choice goalkeeper Alex Remiro this weekend. Meanwhile, influential stars Takefusa Kubo and Hamari Traore are away at the Asia Cup and Africa Cup of Nations, respectively.
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Pick and Prediction
Sociedad’s squad looks thin coming into this weekend, as they will be without a number of key stars due to the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Therefore, it could be worthwhile to side with the hosts at the Athletic vs Real Sociedad odds available, as they look good value to stretch their unbeaten run to ten matches in La Liga.
- Pick: Athletic Club +106.
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