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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad: lineups

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Athletic Bilbao 8 · 12 points
Real Sociedad 5 · 19 points

Predicted lineups Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad

Athletic Bilbao 4-2-3-1
1 Simón
17 Yuri
14 Laporte or Paredes
3 Vivian
15 Rincón
24 Gerenabarrena or Jauregizar
28 Canales or Prados
10 Williams
7 Berenguer
9 Williams
21 Sannadi

Predicted lineup for Athletic Bilbao: Simón, Yuri, Laporte, Vivian, Rincón, Gerenabarrena, Canales, Williams, Berenguer, Williams, Sannadi

Real Sociedad 4-4-2
1 Remiro
17 Gómez
19 Sarr
6 Martín
2 Aramburu or Fort
11 Guedes
8 Turrientes or Soler
4 Gorrotxategi
24 Sučić
9 Óskarsson
10 Oyarzabal

Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad: Remiro, Gómez, Sarr, Martín, Aramburu, Guedes, Turrientes, Gorrotxategi, Sučić, Óskarsson, Oyarzabal

Athletic Bilbao

Oihan Sancet completed a full training session with Athletic Bilbao’s squad this week and is expected to be available on Sunday after recovering from a muscle injury. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta is certain to miss the match because of a moderate hamstring injury, ending a run of five straight starts in the deeper midfield role.

Dani Vivian is in line to continue at centre-back after making his first start in the last five matches against Getafe, with Aitor Paredes the alternative. Hugo Rincón is also expected to retain his place at right-back ahead of Johaneko Louis-Jean and Jesús Areso.

Real Sociedad

Jon Mikel Aramburu is ready to play for Real Sociedad after training well and is expected to start at right-back against Athletic Bilbao, although Héctor Fort remains the alternative. Arsen Zakharyan, meanwhile, will miss the match after twisting his ankle in training on 29 October.

Beñat Turrientes is expected to keep his place in midfield over Carlos Soler after making his first start in the last five matches against Levante. Turrientes has contributed two goals and an assist during that period. Álex Remiro should continue in goal despite Unai Marrero having also started twice in the last five games.

Injuries and suspensions

Athletic Bilbao

  • Oihan Sancet Muscle injury Doubtful
  • Gorka Guruzeta Knee injury Unavailable
  • Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Unai Eguíluz Knee injury Unavailable

Real Sociedad

  • Álvaro Odriozola Knee injury Doubtful
  • Arsen Zakharyan Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Luken Beitia Ankle injury Doubtful

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Athletic Bilbao

  1. Álex Berenguer 3 goals 4 assists
  2. Iñaki Williams 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Robert Navarro 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Aitor Paredes 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Yuri 1 goals 0 assists

Real Sociedad

  1. Luka Sučić 5 goals 0 assists
  2. Mikel Oyarzabal 2 goals 5 assists
  3. Orri Óskarsson 4 goals 0 assists
  4. Sergio Gómez 3 goals 0 assists
  5. Gonçalo Guedes 2 goals 2 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Athletic Bilbao

Player Starts Min. Form
Unai Simón 5/5 450 solid
Yuri 4/4 356 strong
Aymeric Laporte 4/4 343 mixed
Iñaki Williams 4/5 336 solid
Robert Navarro 4/4 318 mixed
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 5/5 317 solid
Álex Berenguer 3/5 316 strong
Aitor Paredes 4/4 279 strong

Real Sociedad

Player Starts Min. Form
Jon Martín 5/5 450 strong
Mamadou Sarr 5/5 405 mixed
Sergio Gómez 4/5 379 solid
Mikel Oyarzabal 4/5 361 strong
Gonçalo Guedes 4/5 339 strong
Jon Gorrotxategi 4/4 336 solid
Luka Sučić 4/4 293 strong
Álex Remiro 3/3 270 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.78 1.61
  • Predicted goals3.6
  • Both teams to score60%
  • Over 2.5 goals70%
  • Corners11.2

Team comparison

ATH home Per match RSO away
1.60 Points 1.80
1.80 Goals for 2.40
0.80 Goals against 2.20
1.78 xG for 1.61
0.81 xG against 2.19
5.4 Corners 5.8
LWDDW Home and away form LLWWW

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad: head-to-head record

35 previous meetings
11 Athletic Bilbao 9 draws 15 Real Sociedad
  • Goals per match2.29
  • Both teams scored49%
  • Over 2.5 goals37%
  • Mar 2026 Real Sociedad 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao
  • Feb 2026 Athletic Bilbao 0 - 1 Real Sociedad
  • Feb 2026 Athletic Bilbao 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
  • Nov 2025 Real Sociedad 3 - 2 Athletic Bilbao
  • May 2025 Real Sociedad 0 - 0 Athletic Bilbao
  • Nov 2024 Athletic Bilbao 1 - 0 Real Sociedad
  • Jan 2024 Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Real Sociedad
  • Sep 2023 Real Sociedad 3 - 0 Athletic Bilbao
  • Apr 2023 Athletic Bilbao 2 - 0 Real Sociedad
  • Jan 2023 Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Athletic Bilbao

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Athletic Bilbao against Real Sociedad?

Athletic Bilbao are without Oihan Sancet (muscle injury), Gorka Guruzeta (knee injury), Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (hamstring injury) and Unai Eguíluz (knee injury).

Who is unavailable for Real Sociedad against Athletic Bilbao?

Real Sociedad are without Álvaro Odriozola (knee injury), Arsen Zakharyan (ankle injury) and Luken Beitia (ankle injury).

What formation do Athletic Bilbao play?

Athletic Bilbao have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Terzić.

What formation do Real Sociedad play?

Real Sociedad have used a 4-4-2 formation in their last 5 matches under Matarazzo.

How did the last meeting between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad finish?

On 4 March 2026, Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao finished 1-0.

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