Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Prediction

Athletic Club host Real Sociedad on 1 November 2026 at 23:00 in the first Basque derby of the season at San Mamés. Edin Terzic's Athletic side are unbeaten at home across their last five matches, conceding 0.70 goals per game in that run. Real Sociedad arrive in strong form, winning four of their last five away fixtures and scoring 2.41 goals per game on the road. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta picked up a knock against Getafe and will likely be replaced by Benat Gerenabarrena in midfield. Real Sociedad's Alvaro Odriozola remains sidelined through injury but is not expected to be a significant loss to the visitors.

Form and H2H

Athletic Club's last ten matches show five wins, three draws, and two losses at home, averaging 1.81 goals for and 0.70 against. Real Sociedad's away record over the same period reads six wins, one draw, and three losses, with 2.41 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. The head-to-head record between these sides is mixed. Athletic won 2-1 in October 2011 and 2-0 in March 2012, but Real Sociedad took 2-0 victories in September 2012 and January 2014. The most recent meeting ended 1-1 in May 2014.

Best bet

Athletic Club 1-1 Real Sociedad is the main pick. Both teams carry attacking threat and defensive vulnerability. Athletic's home record is solid but not impenetrable, while Real Sociedad's away form has been prolific. A draw reflects the balance between Athletic's defensive strength at San Mamés and Real Sociedad's proven ability to score on their travels.

Odds to watch

1xBet: Home 2.16 / Draw 3.76 / Away 3.5.

Mostbet: Home 2.12 / Draw 3.52 / Away 3.25.

Melbet: Home 2.08 / Draw 3.62 / Away 3.36.