Real Sociedad — Athletic Bilbao : Match Preview and Prediction for November 01,2025

Real Sociedad will play at home, a venue where they consistently secure most of their seasonal points. They host Athletic Bilbao, a team that has struggled significantly in away fixtures.

Real Sociedad’s Form and Tactical Approach

Real Sociedad has been steadily accumulating points, remaining unbeaten in their last two league matches, including a 2-1 victory over Sevilla and a 1-1 draw against Celta. Furthermore, the Basque side performed commendably in the Copa del Rey, advancing past Negreira, with Arsen Zakharyan scoring his first goal after a long absence. Coach Sergio Francisco’s team employs a pragmatic style of play and has only surpassed 3.5 total goals twice this season. Despite conceding 14 goals in , the Basque club has avoided major setbacks against top teams, suffering only narrow 1-2 defeats to both Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Athletic Bilbao’s Recent Struggles

Athletic Bilbao has secured just one victory in their last seven rounds. Valverde’s squad has experienced a noticeable dip in offensive output, managing only two goals in their last four league fixtures. While known for their physical prowess, pressing game, and direct attacks, relying on quick transitions and set-pieces, the ‘Lions’ tend to be more cautious away from home, having scored only two goals on the road recently. Nico Williams has returned to the lineup, though his performance against Getafe (0-1) was unremarkable. However, his brother Iñaki is now sidelined, and other attacking players have yet to significantly contribute to their goal tally.

Match Outlook and Prediction

At home, Real Sociedad will leverage their midfield creativity to break down a cautious Athletic side, which has shown inconsistency and a low scoring rate in away matches. I anticipate a low-scoring affair where the hosts will manage to secure points.