Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(47) 23 Goals 36 (46)
(36) 23 Assists 18 (33)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
29.7 Average Age 28.7
183.5 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(54%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 50% (52%)
(0.4) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Real Sociedad
Athletic Club
Player Reason Status Rating
Umar Sadiq Out 6.6
Martín Merquelanz Out N/A
Álex Sola Out 6.54
Beñat Turrientes Doubtful 6.09
Mohamed-Ali Cho Doubtful 6.47
Player Reason Status Rating
Iñigo Martínez Doubtful 6.81

Team News

Real Sociedad
Athletic Club
  • Martin Merquelanz is still suffering from the knee injury he suffered while on loan at Rayo Vallecano last year. Umar Sadiq is also out with a knee injury.
  • Alex Sola is sidelined too, but Momo Cho and Benat Turrientes could make a return from injury.
  • There are no suspensions for Real Sociedad.
  • Inigo Martinez is a doubt for his side due to a foot injury.
  • There are no suspensions for Athletic Club.

Prediction

  • Real Sociedad are now on a four-game winning streak and six points behind Real Madrid after beating Almeria 2-0. David Silva and Sorloth scored quickfire goals after the break to give Sociedad the win. After a long injury list earlier in the season, they are slowly getting their players back and increasing their strength in depth.
  • Athletic Club missed out on the chance to break into the top four after a goalless affair with Osasuna. They dominated the game attempting 17 shots with their 60% possession, but could not find their way past Aitor Fernandez in the opposition net. If they want to keep up with the top teams in the league, defeat is not an option in this match.
  • When the two sides met last February, Real Sociedad faced a thumping away from home. Despite missing a penalty, Athletic Club won 4-0 with all four goals coming in the final 25 minutes of the match.
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