Atletico Madrid will be aiming to pick up their fifth straight win in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign against Real Sociedad on Sunday at the Reale Arena.
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Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Visitors to pick up all three points
Key stats
- Atletico Madrid have won their last four games.
- Real Sociedad have scored in seven of their last nine games.
- The visitors have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six games.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad have struggled this season, with 17 points from 17 matches, leaving them 16th in the La Liga table, just two points above the relegation zone.
The home side are winless in their last four La Liga games, and are heading into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Levante.
Atletico Madrid have bounced back from two consecutive losses to Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, and have won four consecutive games across all competitions.
The Rojiblancos have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six games, and won this fixture 2-1 on two occasions in their last five meetings. They have conceded goals in five of their last six matches; hence, we predict Real Sociedad to score, but Atletico to grab all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Atletico
HOME: 29/10 (3.9) – 25.6%
DRAW: 5/2 (3.5) – 28.6%
AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Atletico have managed 11 wins, four draws and three defeats from 18 matches, with 37 points, leaving them in third place in the table, five points behind second-placed Real Madrid and nine points behind the leaders, Barcelona.
They appear to have picked up their form again and have a better overall record against Sociedad. As a result, they are the bookies' favourite at 10/11 (1.91) odds with 52.4% chances of winning.
Atletico have scored first against Sociedad in seven of their last eight matches, and at 7/10 (1.7) with 58.8% implied probability, they are likely to do it again.
Real Sociedad have seen under 10.5 corners in eight of their last 10 matches and in five of their last six meetings against Atletico Madrid; thus Total corners – Under 10.5 at 4/7 (1.57) with 63.7% implied probability is tempting.
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Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Atletico?
Atletico Madrid have not lost against Real Sociedad in their last eight meetings.
The Rojiblancos won 4-0 at home in their last meeting, and drew 1-1 away in 2024-25.
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Spain La Liga 08/10/23
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Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/23
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Real Sociedad preview: Team news
Pellegrino Matarazzo will be without Inaki Ruperez or Yangel Herrera this weekend due to injuries.
Jon Gorrotxategi and Igor Zubeldia are also out through suspensions, but Mikel Oyarzabal is likely to start after recovering from muscular problems.
Predicted lineups: Remiro (GK), Aramburu, Caleta-Car, Martin, Munoz, Soler, Marin, Kubo, Mendez, Oyarzabal & Guedes
Last five matches
- Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Eldense 1-2 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 1-2 Girona
- Alaves 1-0 Real Sociedad
- Reddis 0-2 Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid preview: Team news
For the visitors, Clement Lenglet remains sidelined through injury, while Nico Gonzalez is doubtful for the game.
Jose Gimenez could also make the bench, while Alex Baena could start if Gonzalez remains absent.
Predicted lineups: Oblak (GK), Llorente, Le Normand, Pubill, Hancko, Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Baena, Sorloth & Alvarez
Last five matches
- Girona 0-3 Atletico Madrid
- Baleares 2-3 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia
- PSV 2-3 Atletico Madrid
- Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Player to watch: Julian Alvarez
Since moving from Manchester City, Alvarez has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world at the moment.
The 25-year-old striker has been in impressive form this season, managing 11 goals and five assists in all competitions.
