Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction 13.01.2024

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 13.01.2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK/18:30 CEST
• Venue: Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao)

Bilbao secured the 4th spot in the LaLiga table following a commanding performance against Sevilla on the road. It’s becoming increasingly evident that the club from the Basque Country could be a strong contender for places in the Champions League, particularly as Girona is ineligible to participate in the prestigious competition.

Bilbao hasn’t made it into the Spanish League’s Top 4 in a decade, so perhaps now is their moment. However, they still have half of the championship to go, and a challenging match against neighborhood rival, Real Sociedad, is already on the horizon.

The San Sebastian team, also from the Basque region, may not be having the best season compared to previous ones, but they are still sitting high in the rankings at 6th place. Sociedad has been holding its own, going undefeated in 13 previous games and tallying up a significant amount of draws in both LaLiga and the Champions League. In fact, they even finished the group stage ahead of Inter in the latter. This season has the potential to be one of the best in the club’s history, even if their performance in LaLiga could be improved. Over the past few seasons, it’s clear that Real Sociedad’s ambition and hunger for success have grown tremendously.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

This season, both teams have demonstrated a solid defense, conceding 19 goals in 19 matches. While Bilbao boasts a marginally superior attack, it seems the defense is the primary contributor to both teams’ points. The past three LaLiga matches at Real Sociedad resulted in draws, with two ending goalless. In analyzing the direct matches at this stadium over recent years, we find that 5 of the last 6 concluded with under 2.5 goals. Thus, the most sensible wager for this match is under 2.5 goals, a bet that offers good value.