Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: Betting on Hosts Win in Eventful Match

Prediction for the La Liga game between Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao, which will take place on September 30th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After the defeat from Real Madrid, Real Sociedad played three matches in two tournaments without failing one. In the Champions League, they sealed a 1:1 draw with Inter, in the La Liga, they beat Getafe 4:3 and Valencia 1:0. Before the eighth round, Real Sociedad occupies sixth place with 12 points, two points less than their opponent. Obviously, with a home win, Real Sociedad will overtake the Lions in the standings and possibly climb into the Champions League zone. In the upcoming match, Merquelanz, who has a knee injury, won't help Real Sociedad.

Athletic had only one defeat this season, from Barcelona at home. Since then, the Basques have played six matches, winning four and tying two. Athletic sealed a 2:2 draw with Getafe in the last round. Going into the eighth round, they occupy fourth place with 14 points, one ahead of Athletic. Their away statistics are fifth in the league, +2=1-0, 4-0 goal difference. Ruiz de Galarreta, Nolaskoain, and Sancet won't join the match.

Both teams scored in all matches played in San Sebastian this season. Athletic has not lost a single away game this season, while Real Sociedad has not failed at home. We believe we are in for a hard but eventful match in which both will score. As far as the result is concerned, we are on the side of the hosts in the derby. The field advantage is essential in this confrontation, so this trend will continue.