Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions

Lions Backed to Roar in Basque Derby

Athletic Bilbao are the bet away at Real Sociedad in a Basque derby on Saturday. Ernesto Valverde’s side can get the win at Reale Arena over Sergio Francisco’s hosts.

They are eight places and five points above Real Sociedad in the table, with four wins, two draws and four defeats from their ten games this season, while the hosts have two wins, three draws and five losses.

Athletic Bilbao have conceded four goals on their travels so far in the Primera Liga – an average of one goal against per game from their four away games.

Real Sociedad’s recent results have been a mixed bag, with two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last six outings. They beat Sevilla and Mallorca, but lost to Rayo Vallecano, second-placed Barcelona and Real Betis.

Athletic Bilbao can edge this, with a 1-0 correct score in favour of the visitors looking like a decent bet. At least one of the teams did not score in five of the last seven Primera Liga meetings between these sides and Athletic Bilbao have won two of the last three by a single goal.

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Edited by Mark Langdon