Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Game Preview

The Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad betting odds frame Sunday's LaLiga derby at San Mamés as close to a coin flip. Athletic sit at +100 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Edin Terzić's Athletic Club arrive unbeaten in their last four league games, and the defense is doing the work. They have kept clean sheets in 5 of their last 7 LaLiga games.

Real Sociedad come in hotter, riding a four-game LaLiga winning streak. They sit above Athletic in the standings, and an attack built around Mikel Oyarzabal is doing the damage.

The head-to-head tilts their way too. Real Sociedad have won three of the previous meetings. Athletic have won just one, with the others finishing level.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Recent Results

Athletic Club come in off a 4-0 rout of Getafe at San Mamés, with Álex Berenguer, Iñaki Williams and Yuri Berchiche among the scorers. That leaves them seventh in LaLiga. The worry is in front of goal, where turning opportunities into goals is their one clear weakness, and the injury list is long.

Real Sociedad followed up with a 2-1 home win over Levante, with Orri Óskarsson and Beñat Turrientes on target. They have led at halftime and at full time in each of their last 4 LaLiga games, so this is a side that starts fast and closes the door. Mikel Oyarzabal remains the focal point up top.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Athletic Club: Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Injured/out), Gorka Guruzeta (Injured/out), Oihan Sancet (Injured/out), Unai Egiluz (Injured/out), Peio Canales (Doubtful)

Real Sociedad: Álvaro Odriozola (Injured/out), Arsen Zakharyan (Injured/out), Luken Beitia (Injured/doubtful)

Athletic Club

The Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad lineups start with a long Athletic absentee list. Gorka Guruzeta has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and is not expected back until May, while Unai Egiluz remains out with a cruciate ligament injury until January. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta has a hamstring injury, and Oihan Sancet is still working back from a soleus problem. Peio Canales is a doubt, but Aymeric Laporte returns from suspension and Álvaro Djaló is back in contention after illness.

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad are without Álvaro Odriozola, who is still recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, and Arsen Zakharyan, who is ruled out with an ankle injury. Luken Beitia is a doubt with an ankle sprain. The good news is that Jon Aramburu is fit after his soleus injury, and Yangel Herrera is available.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Unai Simón, Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, Dani Vivian, Hugo Rincón, Nico Williams, Peio Canales, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Álex Berenguer, Maroan Sannadi, Iñaki Williams (probable)

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Álex Remiro, Sergio Gómez, Jon Martín, Mamadou Sarr, Jon Aramburu, Jon Gorrotxategi, Beñat Turrientes, Gonçalo Guedes, Carlos Soler, Luka Sučić, Mikel Oyarzabal (probable)

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Key Stats & Game Facts

• Real Sociedad have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 8 games vs Athletic Club (LaLiga).
• Real Sociedad have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 4 games (LaLiga).
• Gonçalo Guedes has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances (LaLiga).
• Yangel Herrera has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Athletic Club (LaLiga).
• Sergio Gómez has made 3+ tackles in 4 of his last 4 appearances vs Athletic Club (LaLiga).

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

The Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad prediction from this desk is a 1-1 tie. Real Sociedad bring the sharper attack and the better momentum, but Athletic's defense and set-piece organization have been the steadiest part of their game, and this matchup rarely opens up. Athletic Club have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 games against Real Sociedad in all competitions. Athletic are strong at protecting a lead, Real Sociedad are dangerous on the counter, and that points to a stubborn, messy split of the points.

Best Picks

Nico Williams to have over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. He is Athletic Club's main threat down the left at San Mamés. This one sits in the Player Shots market. The AI probability on it landing is about 65%, while the best price implies only around 49%, so there is real value here. Williams is expected to start, he is a high-volume shooter, and Athletic's whole attacking plan leans on the left flank.

Mikel Oyarzabal to have over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. He leads Real Sociedad's attack, and they are on a four-game winning run. That makes it a Player Shots On Target selection. The AI probability is about 74%, against an implied probability of roughly 57% at a sensible, non-longshot price. Oyarzabal is a near-certain starter as the lone forward, and Real Sociedad's attack is the strongest part of their game.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Same Game Parlay

Our Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad same game parlay picks are the bolder angle next to our tie call: Real Sociedad to score twice and win, plus shot props on Oihan Sancet and Robert Navarro.

Real Sociedad Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market leads off. Creating and finishing scoring opportunities are both listed strengths of this attack, and they take a lot of shots.

Oihan Sancet Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market has landed in 6 of his last 6 LaLiga appearances. He is still working back from a soleus injury, so confirm he is involved before kickoff.

Robert Navarro Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target has hit in 5 of his last 6 LaLiga appearances. He is not in either probable XI, so his minutes are the variable.

Real Sociedad on the Moneyline completes it at +300 (Polymarket). They have won their last four LaLiga games, and this leg backs that run to continue.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Talking Points

Unai Simón walks out as the newly crowned Yashin Trophy winner, an honor he added to his World Cup Golden Glove, and this is a proper test of it. Real Sociedad take a lot of shots and love creating long-range efforts, which is exactly the workload that shows whether a goalkeeper can swing a tight game. The other storyline is Real Sociedad's Copa del Rey win on penalties against Atlético Madrid in April, so the big-game backbone is there. On the other side, Athletic's attack runs down the left, which is why Nico Williams' shot volume features among the Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad best picks.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Predictions FAQs

When is the Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad game?

The game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Where is Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad being played?

The game is being played at San Mamés.

What is the predicted score for Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad?

The predicted score is 1-1.

Who is in Athletic Club's probable starting lineup?

Athletic Club's probable lineup is Unai Simón, Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, Dani Vivian, Hugo Rincón, Nico Williams, Peio Canales, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Álex Berenguer, Maroan Sannadi and Iñaki Williams, in a 4-4-2 formation.

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