Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Athletic Bilbao will look to secure a long-awaited victory following a series of draws. Real Sociedad, having sensationally defeated Barcelona (1:0) in the last round, will be eager to replicate that success against Athletic Bilbao.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao have firmly positioned themselves in the European competition zone, having lost just twice in 11 matches. In both losses, they conceded decisive goals in injury time. In five of their last six games, Athletic Bilbao have exchanged goals with their opponents. On average this season, they concede one goal per game with an xG against of 1.14.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad confidently dispatched a strong Barcelona in the previous round, leveraging effective counterattacks. In away matches, they handled the pressure from the stands well, losing only once in six outings. Following a stretch of four goalless games, Real Sociedad have started to find their scoring touch, netting in five of their last six matches.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction
The game promises to be tense, with plenty of dangerous moments on both sides. Athletic Bilbao's defence is strong, but Real Sociedad's attacking potential cannot be underestimated. Both teams are in form, and a scenario where both teams score seems highly likely. Therefore, we're backing both teams to score.
