Matchday 11 of La Liga between Real Sociedad and Athletic will take place on November 1 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Real Sociedad vs. Athletic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
The club is gradually overcoming its early-season crisis and improving its standing in La Liga. In the last round, Real Sociedad defeated Sevilla, securing their second win of the season and avoiding defeat in two consecutive league matches. The most important aspect is that the team has climbed out of the relegation zone. However, there is no room for complacency as the Basques occupy 17th place and could easily slip back into the bottom three. Notably, Sergio Francisco's side has conceded in four consecutive La Liga matches, with only one of their last 14 games in this tournament resulting in a clean sheet.
- The team scored in 6 of their last 7 La Liga matches.
- The Basques have won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 8 home league games.
- At least two goals have been scored in 9 of Real Sociedad's last 12 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez – Yangel Herrera, Jon Gorrotxategi – Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea, Goncalo Guedes – Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Yangel Herrera, as well as forwards Orri Oskarsson and Jon Karrikaburu, are unavailable due to injuries.
Athletic
Ernesto Valverde's side is also experiencing a challenging period. After a three-match winning streak at the start of the season, the team has won only once in their last seven La Liga encounters, with more than half of these games ending in defeat. Last week, Athletic suffered a home loss to Getafe, marking another instance of the Basques losing despite being favorites. In the standings, the club has dropped to 9th place. It is worth noting that the team is tied for second place in La Liga for the fewest goals conceded (10). However, Athletic faces significant challenges in attack, having scored only 9 goals in the league, with only Oviedo performing worse.
- The Basques failed to score in 5 of their last 7 La Liga games.
- Athletic has not conceded more than one goal in 8 of their last 9 La Liga matches.
- The team has won with a +1.5 handicap in 25 of their last 26 away league games in Spain.
Predicted lineup for Athletic (4-2-3-1)
Unai Simon – Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, Daniel Vivian, Lekue – Mikel Haurregui, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta – Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer – Gorka Guruzeta.
Defender Lekue is suspended and also injured. Due to injuries, defenders Aymeric Laporte and Unai Echelus, midfielder Benat Prados, and forwards Inaki Williams and Maroan Sannadi are also unavailable.
Referee
Jose Munuera (Spain)
Matches – 5 (La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs. Athletic
Both teams are far from their best form, but Real Sociedad, unlike their opponents, approaches the match in good spirits. Sergio Francisco's side avoided defeat in two consecutive La Liga games, including an important victory that finally lifted them out of the relegation zone. Now they face a crucial derby, and it's significant that Real Sociedad will play this match in front of their home fans. The team has not lost in 8 home league meetings against Athletic (5 wins, 3 draws). It's worth noting that Basque derbies are rarely dull, but more than three goals have been scored in only 2 of the last 16 encounters at Real Sociedad's home in La Liga.
Athletic has recorded just one win in their last seven La Liga matches, with more than half of these games ending in defeat. The team rarely makes defensive errors, but they have scored fewer goals in La Liga than they have conceded. Consequently, in 6 of their last 7 matches in this tournament, we have seen a maximum of two goals. Additionally, Ernesto Valverde's side regularly struggles on the road. This is evidenced by the fact that Athletic has failed to secure three points in 9 of their last 13 away league matches.
Prediction – 1X and total under 3.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team reflects their lineup from the previous match in this tournament.
