Our Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 1-1
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 4, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Real Sociedad's Last Match – CD Alaves vs Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Spain La Liga defeat against CD Alaves on April 23 and regain momentum. In that match, Real Sociedad recorded 63% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CD Alaves | 37% | 8 (1) | 0.6 | 33 |
 Real Sociedad | 63% | 5 (0) | 0.85 | 35 |
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd
After suffering a 0-3 UEFA Europa League loss to Man Utd, Athletic Bilbao must win to get back on track. In that match, Athletic Bilbao controlled 28% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletic Bilbao | 28% | 7 (3) | 0.94 | 36 |
 Man Utd | 72% | 12 (7) | 2.58 | 48 |
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Stats
Key Stats
| Real Sociedad | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Real Sociedad are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 1.0 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Real Sociedad 15-19
Athletic Bilbao 10-6
What are the odds for this match?
Real Sociedad to win: @2.45
Draw: @3
Athletic Bilbao to win: @3.2
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-4-2) : Alex Remiro, Hamari Traore, Jon Martin, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Munoz, Brais Mendez, Martin Zubimendi, Pablo Marin, Sergio Gomez, Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Inigo Lekue, Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, Unai Gomez, Alex Berenguer, Gorka Guruzeta