Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 12/01/2023, 15:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 12/01/2023 at 17:11 in LaLiga Predictions

The latest edition of the Basque derby is set to take center stage this Saturday as Real Sociedad prepares to do battle with Athletic Club at the Reale Arena. The hosts are currently third in La Liga, with 32 points in 16 matches. They are six points ahead of their opponents and nine behind league leaders Barcelona. Their most recent match was a 2-0 win over Almeria, which extended their unbeaten run to four matches, with three wins and a draw. Real Sociedad's home form has been average at best, taking just 14 of a possible 24 points on home soil with four wins, two draws, and two losses in eight games. They will be relying on Brais Méndez and Alexander Sorloth to extend their good form as they try to maintain the pressure on Real Madrid and Barcelona at the top of the league. 

Athletic Bilbao was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw in their last match against Osasuna and come into this fixture in 7th place, with 26 points in their 16 matches. They are on a bit of an unbeaten streak as well, winning one and drawing two of their last three matches. The visitors have a clear better record in this fixture and are unbeaten in the last three matches against this opponent, which includes a 4-0 victory in their last meeting. However, their form on the road has been very poor recently, unable to pick up a win in their last five away games.