Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad prediction
Match preview
GOSSIPBALL's parrot has been crunching the numbersGossipBall makes Athletic Club favourites to beat Real Sociedad at home in the La Liga on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 20:00 UTC. It gives Athletic Club a 49% chance of winning, puts the draw at 25% and gives Real Sociedad 26%.
GossipBall expects 1.6 goals from Athletic Club and 1.1 from Real Sociedad, so the goals line is finely balanced: there is a 50% chance of three or more goals and a 53% chance that both teams score. The likeliest single score is 1–1 (12%). Athletic Club keep a clean sheet in 34% of outcomes, Real Sociedad in 21%.
Athletic Club are 8th in the table with 12 points from 9 games; Real Sociedad are 5th with 19. In their last five league games Athletic Club took 6 points (DDDLW) and Real Sociedad took 12 (LWWWW). This season Athletic Club average 1.42 expected goals (xG) for and 1.18 against per game; Real Sociedad average 1.42 for and 1.54 against.
In 10 league meetings since 2021, Athletic Club won 4, Real Sociedad won 3 and 3 were drawn; the most recent, on 1 Feb 2026, was a 1–1 draw.
GOSSIPBALL analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 29 October 2026, 20:50 UTC
Scoreline chances
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ExplainedGOSSIPBALL expects 2.7 goals in total: 1.58 for Athletic Club and 1.09 for Real Sociedad.
Winning margin
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Head to head
In 10 league meetings since 2021, Athletic Club won 4, Real Sociedad won 3 and 3 were drawn; the most recent, on 1 Feb 2026, was a 1–1 draw.
Season averages per game
Questions and answers
Who will win Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad?
GossipBall gives Athletic Club a 49% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Real Sociedad 26%. GossipBall makes Athletic Club favourites to beat Real Sociedad at home.
What is the most likely score in Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad?
The likeliest single score is 1–1, with a 12% chance. The next most likely are 1–0 (11%), 2–1 (9%), 2–0 (9%).
Will both teams score in Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad?
GossipBall gives a 53% chance that both Athletic Club and Real Sociedad score.
Will there be three or more goals in Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad?
There is a 50% chance of three or more goals. GossipBall expects 2.7 goals in total (1.6 for Athletic Club, 1.1 for Real Sociedad).
When is Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad?
Kick-off is Sunday 1 November 2026 at 20:00 UTC.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad?
In 10 league meetings since 2021, Athletic Club won 4, Real Sociedad won 3 and 3 were drawn; the most recent, on 1 Feb 2026, was a 1–1 draw.