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Probable Lineups

Athletic Club
4-4-2
Real Sociedad
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(40) 26 Goals 28 (40)
(34) 27 Assists 20 (22)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
31.4 Average Age 28.9
180.7 Average Height (cm) 180.7
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(51%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Athletic Club
Real Sociedad
Player Reason Status Rating
Nico Williams Out 6.36
Oier Zarraga Out 6.23
Ander Capa Doubtful 6.01
Player Reason Status Rating
Adnan Januzaj Out 6.57
Nacho Monreal Out N/A
Ander Barrenetxea Out 6.54
Carlos Fernández Doubtful N/A

Team News

Athletic Club
Real Sociedad
  • Unai Vencedor has shaken off an injury, but Nico Williams remains out.
  • Inigo Martinez is also back, following suspension, but Oier Zarraga is sidelined with a ban of his own.
  • Ander Capa is a doubt.
  • Raul Garcia could start ahead of Oihan Sancet up top.
  • Carlos Fernandez is nearing a return after a long-term injury, but Nacho Monreal and Ander Barrenetxea are still out.
  • Adnan Januzaj is a fresh blow and that could give Portu an opportunity out wide.
  • Few other changes are expected from Imano Alguacil.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
6 R. Sociedad 17 11 10 62
8 A. Club 14 13 11 55

Prediction

  • Athletic Club suffered a shock setback in their bid to secure a European spot last time out, losing 3-2 to strugglers Mallorca despite goals form Raul Garcia and Alejandro Remiro.
  • The Lions had been in good form before that, drawing with Valencia in the Copa del Rey, also beating Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
  • Marcelino's men are now in eighth place and two points off the top seven, four off the top six, a gap they can close against the team in sixth place here, and their biggest rivals Real Sociedad.
  • Real Sociedad make the relatively short trip across the Basque country to face rivals Athletic Club on the back of an important win last time out.
  • Alguacil's men returned to the top six with a 2-0 win over Granada thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Rafinha. That win followed a draw with Valencia, a defeat to Real Betis and a draw with Getafe.
  • La Real were also in Europa League action during the week, when they drew 2-2 away from home against RB Leipzig. Robin Le Normand scored the first and Mikel Oyarzabal the second, but twice Real Sociedad were pegged back.
  • This Basque derby is a close one to call, and it could well end in a goalless draw.
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Athletic Club
Real Sociedad
I. Muniain 7.19
I. Martínez 6.94
D. Vivian 6.8
M. Merino 7.16
M. Oyarzabal 6.9
D. Silva 6.9
I. Williams 8
R. García 6
O. Sancet 6
M. Oyarzabal 9
A. Isak 6
A. Elustondo 4
I. Muniain 10
A. Berenguer 6
I. Williams 5
D. Silva 4
A. Gorosabel 4
M. Oyarzabal 3

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