Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Prediction: Team News, Predicted Lineups, and Where To Watch
Real Sociedad host Athletic Club at the Reale Arena on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. This match sees two teams with differing ambitions as the season nears its close. Real Sociedad, currently 11th, are hoping to climb into the European places, while Athletic Club, in fourth, aim to solidify their Champions League qualification.
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Form
Real Sociedad have been struggling recently, failing to win their last three matches. In their most recent game, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Deportivo Alaves.
Athletic Club, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong season and are in good form despite suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Manchester United in the Europa League. They are undefeated in 22 of their last 24 LaLiga matches.
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is slightly in favor of Athletic Club, who have won four of the last six encounters, with Real Sociedad winning twice. In the most recent match in November 2024, Athletic Club won 1-0 at home. However, Real Sociedad won 3-0 the last time these two teams met at the Reale Arena in September 2023. Real Sociedad are undefeated in their last 7 home matches against Athletic Club in all competitions.
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Team News
Real Sociedad will be without Zubeldia, Zakharyan, and Óskarsson due to injuries.
Athletic Club have a relatively healthy squad, with only Sancet confirmed to be missing due to injury. De Marcos is doubtful and may miss the game.
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-5-1): Remiro; Muñoz, Aguerd, Martín, Aramburu; Gómez, Marín, Zubimendi, Méndez, Kubo; Oyarzabal
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Simón; Lekue, Núñez, Vivian, Gorosabel; Galarreta, Prados; Berenguer, Gómez, Williams; Guruzeta
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club Score Prediction
Real Sociedad will aim to climb into the European places with a victory, but they’ll need to turn their poor form around. Despite the lack of wins in their last three, they could still finish in the top eight, though it looks unlikely. Athletic Club, sitting in fourth, will likely stay in that position at the end of the weekend.
While the visitors have won the last two meetings, Real Sociedad won the last encounter at the Reale Arena. Athletic Club hasn’t won away to La Real since 2017, and this trend could continue.
Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Athletic Club