Henry Roldán
This weekend, several classics will be played in European soccer and one of them is the Basque Derby of Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao in Matchday 17 of La Liga 2023.
The Txuri-urdin club (Real Sociedad) is going through a good moment and in its last match it won by a score of 0-2 against Almeria, while Los Leones (Athletic Bilbao) ended up getting a 0-0 draw playing against Osasuna. Without any more delay, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the stellar La Liga match Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Match on January 14, 2023
- Where: Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain
- When: Saturday, January 14, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Real Sociedad (+150) / Tie (+210) / Athletic Bilbao (+195)
- Asian Handicap: Real Sociedad (-0.5, +140) / Athletic Bilbao (+0.5, -172)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130) / Under (-182)
- Both teams score: Yes (-102) / No (-139)
All odds shown are courtesy of BetMGM and Unibet.
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Betting on Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad is in the midst of one of the greatest seasons in its history, and winning the Basque Derby in front of its fans would undoubtedly be another plus for them. Third in the standings with 32 points, 9 points behind the leaders, Barcelona, and 6 points behind Real Madrid, who are in second place, the team has not lost in La Liga for four games.
In terms of its home games, Real Sociedad has not lost in Balaídos for two matchdays and has a total of 14 points after four wins, two draws, and two defeats.
During that period, the team coached by Imanol Alguacil scored nine goals and conceded nine, which is an aspect to improve, since taking into account the top six teams in the standings, Real Sociedad is the one to have allowed the most goals (17).
Probable lineup (4-1-3-2): Alex Remiro; Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldia, Robin Le Normand, Diego Rico; David Silva; Asier Illarramendi, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino; Alexander Sorloth, Takefusa Kubo.
Athletic Bilbao Preview
After four games without a win in the Basque Derby, Los Leones (“the lions” in Spanish) come into this match hungry for a victory and aiming to get into the European qualification places.
With 26 points after 16 games played, Athletic Bilbao is in seventh place in the standings, just 1 point behind Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal, who are in fifth and sixth place with 27 points. The problem is that although the team’s unbeaten in three games, it has not scored three points in five away games, with three draws and two defeats.
That’s why this Saturday, Ernesto Valverde’s team has many things to prove as the team has not taken advantage of its good numbers to be in a better position. An example of this is that, of the top 10 teams in La Liga, its 24 goals scored are the third highest, while its 14 goals conceded are the fourth lowest, even lower than Real Madrid’s.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; Oscar de Marcos, Dani Vivian, Yeray Álvarez, Yuri Berchiche; Mikel Vesga, Oier Zarraga; Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams; Gorka Guruzeta.
JefeBet Prediction
While Real Sociedad is in better shape than Athletic Bilbao, the latter has dominated the derby in the recent past by going three derby matches without lossing.
However, in Balaídos, Real Sociedad has not lost against its rival for four games, including two wins and two draws.
Prediction: Real Sociedad to win (RSO 2 – ATH 1).
