LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Athletic. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad put up a great performance in the previous season and club was not active on the transfer market. Team counts on graduates of their own academy and so far this strategy is successful - team rose to the top spot and approaches the next match as the leader of La Liga.
After 11 rounds of the current season The Royal Club have seven victories and three draws, which brought them 24 points and a top spot in the standings.
In three most recent matches White-Blues recorded a victory over Mallorca (1:0), had a draw with Atletico (2:2) and in the most recent match put down Celta (2:0).
In the Europa League Basques recorded one victory and two draws, which brought them five points and a second spot in the group after three matches. Spanish side recorded a victory over Sturm in the most recent match.
Monreal, Oyarzabal, Fernandez, Guridi and Illarramendi won't be able to help their team in the match against Athletic.
Athletic, just like their opponent, had a quiet summer - team relies on graduates of own academy.
In 10 rounds of the current season Basques recorded four victories and five draws, which brought them 17 points and an 8th spot in the standings. In three most recent rounds Lions recorded victories over Alaves (1:0) and Villarreal (2:1) and then drew to Espanyol (1:1).
In the most recent match Bilbao played better than the opponent, but barely avoided defeat thanks to Williams' goal at 52nd minute.
Team's weakest link is their offensive line, club scored only one goal per game on average.
Berchiche, Vivian, Villalibre, Zarraga and Nolaskoain won't play in the match against Real Sociedad.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet played in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Real Sociedad
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаAthletic to score in the second half
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches hosts scored in the second half
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Athletic
Tip and bets
In our opinion, opponents are even on class and on motivation. Hosts need a victory, but Athletic won't give the points away without a fight. We are expecting a tight clash with a few goal opportunities and a cautious performance on defense.
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches opponents failed to score more than two goals and we are expecting the same result today.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
We think that opponents will be able to put up a good defensive performance and game will be ruled out as a draw, it should be a fair result for the Basque derby.
Our second bet is on a draw
