Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga", up to 09/30/2023
To build a prediction for the Real Sociedad - Ath Bilbao match, scheduled for 30 September 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Real Sociedad have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 12 times and lost 12 matches. Ath Bilbao, having played 50 matches, won 20 times, drew 12 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Real Sociedad average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Ath Bilbao average 1.3 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 14 April 2023 at Ath Bilbao's ground, where the home side came out on top.
It is strange to see such odds on Both Teams to Score — Yes. The teams are evenly matched. In a derby, the chances are 50/50 all the more so. And in San Sebastián, the teams constantly exchange goals. And of course, both teams will play to win.
The average number of goals per match for both teams is more than two. Both teams regularly score goals. The teams could easily score against each other, considering their previous results. I think the match will be high-scoring.
The teams are approximately equal, so the odds for this match are quite logical. I expect a battle in every area of the pitch here, and in such situations a draw is one of the most likely outcomes of the match, especially since this outcome is popular in Spain.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Ath Bilbao wins by more than 1 goal in 4 out of 6 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)7.9
Ath Bilbao scores over 1 goal in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)3.62
In 8 out of 11 last matches, Real Sociedad won the first half.
1st Half - W12.96
In 5 out of last 6 home matches, Real Sociedad won the first half.
1st Half - W12.96
In 5 last home matches, Real Sociedad concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.22
In 7 out of 9 last matches at home, Real Sociedad concedes from Ath Bilbao in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.22
In 7 out of 8 last matches, Real Sociedad scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.18
In last 7 home matches, Real Sociedad scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.18
In 9 out of 12 last matches involving Real Sociedad, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.06
In last 6 matches of Real Sociedad (home) and Ath Bilbao (away)both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.06
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Иньиго Руис де Галаррета, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Ath Bilbao player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Хесус Хиль Мансано (Spain). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 445 yellow cards (averaging 4.5 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 27% of matches (27 out of 100).