Our Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction: 1-1
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 1, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Mallorca vs Athletic Bilbao
After suffering a 2-3 Spain La Liga loss to Mallorca, Athletic Bilbao must win to get back on track. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 49% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mallorca | 51% | 14 (9) | 2.54 | 26 |
 Athletic Bilbao | 49% | 16 (11) | 2.13 | 63 |
Real Sociedad's Last Match – Real Sociedad vs Barcelona
Real Sociedad will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Spain La Liga victory over Barcelona on January 18. In that match, Real Sociedad had 27% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Sociedad | 27% | 5 (6) | 1.01 | 32 |
 Barcelona | 73% | 18 (9) | 3.69 | 75 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Real Sociedad average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.