Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 13/01/2024, 02:14  by Kennedy Kechula in LaLiga Predictions

Athletic Bilbao will welcome Real Sociedad in a mouthwatering La Liga encounter on Saturday. Six points separate the two sides after 19 rounds of play with Bilbao in fourth having the advantage over sixth-placed Sociedad. Athletic Club are in red hot form and arrive for this match having won four straight. Ernesto Valverde’s men defeated Eibar 3-0 last time out to progress to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. Not only did the win extend the team's winning run but also stretched an impressive unbeaten streak. The Lions haven’t lost since October and have won nine of the 12 matches in this stretch. Last time out in the league they defeated Sevilla 2-0 away from home. Bilbao have kept six clean sheets in their last seven outings. Another win here can see them end the round in third place.

Real Sociedad also bring with them an unbeaten record of their own. Imanol Alguacil’s men haven’t lost in 12 outings and have won six times in this period. After four successive draws, Sociedad got back to winning ways last time out. They were 1-0 winners away to Malaga in the Copa del Rey. Even though they have dominated in defence and have conceded just once in seven games, goals have dried up for Sociedad. La Real, who have amassed 32 points, have scored just two goals in their last five fixtures. In the first meeting of the season at home, Sociedad were 3-0 winners over Athletic.