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All eyes will be on Reale Arena when Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid go toe-to-toe with each other in the fifth round of La Liga on Sunday.
The visitors will hope to return to winning ways after a poor recent run of results.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, are looking to extend their unbeaten run.
Read our Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid key stats
- Nine of Atletico Madrid's last 10 matches have gone above the 2.5-goal mark.
- Four of the last five H2Hs featured goals at both ends.
- Atletico Madrid have lost only once in their last 11 clashes with Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid preview: Can the visitors get back on course?
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid — Tale of the Tape
| Real Sociedad | vs | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Position | 6th |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 6 | Goals For | 7 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Real Sociedad are coming off a hard-fought 3-2 win at Elche. The Basque side lost their two-goal lead after being reduced to 10 men in the second half but were able to secure a dramatic stoppage-time winner.
After kicking off their campaign with back-to-back defeats, Pellegrino Matarazzo's men have turned things around, earning seven points from a possible nine in their last three matches.
It is worth mentioning that unlike most La Liga sides, Real Sociedad have already played five league matches, as their round 6 fixture against Celta Vigo was played ahead of schedule due to both teams' involvement in the UEFA Europa League next week.
Jon Martin was sent off in the win against Elche and is suspended for this clash, while Alvaro Odriozola continues to be sidelined due to a long-term knee injury.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Liverpool earlier this week.
Diego Simeone's men have now lost back-to-back games and have managed one win in their last four matches.
The visitors, who are tied on points with Real Sociedad, will look to return to winning ways as they embark on their fourth consecutive away game in all competitions.
Alexander Sorloth remains unavailable for selection due to a muscular issue, while Julian Alvarez is now fully fit and expected to start in attack alongside Alex Baena and Kang-in Lee.
Interestingly, the last encounter between these teams was the Copa del Rey final, with Real Sociedad beating Atletico Madrid on penalties after a 2-2 stalemate.
However, the Basque side has not beaten Atletico in La Liga since 14 September 2019, almost exactly seven years from the date of this weekend's fixture (D5, L8).
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid form guide & betting tips
| Real Sociedad | vs | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
L
L
W
D
W
|
La Liga Form |
W
D
W
L
|
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 9th | Form Table | 6th |
| 6 | Goals For | 7 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 6 |
L
L
W
D
W
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
D
W
L
L
|
Whispers Predicts: Real Sociedad 2-2 Atletico Madrid
Despite their recent shortcomings, Atletico Madrid are considered favourites by the bookies at 7/5 (2.40).
Three of the visiting team's last four trips to this stadium ended in stalemates, and considering the most recent encounter between these sides was tied at the end of regulation time, we are confident that the spoils will be shared here after 90 minutes.
Eight of Real Sociedad's last 10 fixtures, nine of Atletico Madrid's last 10 outings and three of the last four H2Hs produced at least three goals, and this can be backed at 13/20 (1.65).
We also fancy draw & BTTS – Yes at 31/10 (4.10), as was the case in three of Atletico Madrid's last four visits to Reale Arena.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 13/5 (3.60) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 31/10 (4.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-2 at 11/1 (12.00) | Likelihood: Outsider