La Liga competition is still going on in a competitive way as every team fights in every game to grab valuable points and stay in their respective zones. In the 17th round of La Liga, 3rd place Real Sociedad will host Athletic Bilbao at Reale Stadium.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Real Sociedad double chance – 1.41.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Both teams to score – Yes – 1.97.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three -Total Goals Over 1.5 – 1.42
Match Predict – Real Sociedad Double Chance
Following their amazing performances in La Liga, Real Sociedad is now ready to face a very competitive team who stands in the 5th position. We are certain that Sociedad will not lose the game in front of its fans.
Both teams to score – Yes
Considering the statistics and the meetings both teams had previously in all Spanish competitions, out of the total 25 matches, 52% of the games have ended up with both of the teams scoring in the game as we expect the scenario to be repeated.
Total Goals Over 1.5
Numbers and statistics are the most important tools for predictive analysis. As mentioned above, in the previous 25 games, 80% of the games have ended up with a minimum of 2 goals in the game(20/25). We are certain that the minimum number of goals will be 2.
Real Sociedad:
This season, Real Sociedad has been performing a lot better than their previous seasons as they are currently standing in the position. Are the players ready to stay this competitive and in the top 4 until the end? Consistency is the main point. Real Sociedad is now on a 4- game winning streak in all competitions, they are playing amazing and offensive football. Sociedad has scored a total of 23 goals and conceded 17 in the 16 La Liga games played.
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Athletic Bilbao:
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao, also performed amazingly this season until now as they are currently sitting in the 5th position with Sevilla’s absence, many teams are now competing to get a valuable European ticket. Bilbao has been unbeaten in the last 4 games. they performed amazingly in the Copa Del Rey with a 1-6 win against CD Eldense but in La Liga, they failed to win in their last 2 games, as both games ended with a fair tie result. Another difficult test awaits Bilbao to stay in the top teams.
Safe Bets
Considering the statistics of both teams and La Liga, in 16 games played, Real Sociedad has averaged a total of 6.00 corners per game while Athletic Bilbao has an average of also 4.38 as we expect total corners of at least 9 in the game.
Get Rich Quick
After a difficult battle for ninety minutes, we might witness a draw result with both teams taking the valuable point and changing their position in the table with odds of 3.12 from 22Bet.
Real Sociedad’s squad will miss Sola with a muscle injury, Fernandez with a doubtful muscle injury, Merquelanz with a knee injury, and Sadiq with an ACL injury. On the other hand, Bilbao will miss Martinez with physical discomfort.
Starting Lineups
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Real Sociedad: Goalkeeper – Remiro; Defenders: Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Midfielders:Zubimendi, Silva, Illaramendi, Merino; Forwards – Kubo, Sorloth.
Athletic Bilbao: Goalkeeper – Simon; Defenders – de Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Berchiche; Midfielders; Vesga, Zarraga, Williams, Sancet, Williams; Forwards – Guruzeta.
This match will be played at Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián)
This starting whistle will sound on January 14th, 2023. 18:00 UTC.
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