Real Sociedad vs Atletico prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 5th round of La Liga on September 13, 2026, Real Sociedad will face Atletico. The visitors will be looking for revenge after their disappointment in the spring cup final.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico team news and expert analysis
The San Sebastian club came to life during last season after appointing Matarazzo as head coach. They ultimately managed to win the Spanish Cup, although their focus on that competition meant they finished only 10th in the final La Liga standings. They began the current campaign with defeats to Betis and Real Madrid, but then beat Espanyol at home. After drawing with Celta, they collected maximum points against Elche.
The capital giants not only lost the Copa del Rey final. They were also beaten by Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals. In La Liga, they finished below Villarreal, ending the campaign in fourth place. They also dropped points against the same opponent in August, drawing 2-2 at home. However, they won their other matches at the start of the campaign, beating Malaga and Sevilla. Their crucial clash with Athletic, though, ended in a heavy 0-3 defeat. In the Champions League, the Spaniards suffered a disappointing 1-2 loss to Liverpool.
Oyarzabal and company are currently averaging 1.2 goals scored per game while conceding 1.6. The Madrid side are scoring 1.75 goals per match while conceding 1.5.
Head to Head matches: Real Sociedad vs Atletico
Simeone's side have not lost since 2021, recording six wins and four draws. However, in the spring cup final, they won on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
The visitors are given a slight edge here. We recommend backing both teams to score (odds – 1.60).
Real Sociedad vs Atletico: key statistics and trends
- Real Sociedad have won two of their last three matches
- 60% of Real Sociedad's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.8 goals per game
- Atletico have lost two matches in a row
- 50% of Atletico's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.25 goals per game
Real Sociedad vs Atletico: Possible starting lineups
Real Sociedad play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Remiro - Martin, Zubeldia, Gomez, Aramburu - Soler, Barrenetxea, Turrientes, Sucic - Oyarzabal, Oskarsson
Atletico play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Oblak - Grimaldo, Ganczko, Pubill, Llorente - Lookman, Hjulmand, Barrios, Simeone - Baena, Lee Kang-in
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