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We begin the Sunday immediately good, because already at 12 noon is in San Sebastian, the Basque regional derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao at the program. Who is this quarrel neighbors victorious from the battle?
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting tips
Real Sociedad :
After several years of moderate finally Real Sociedad know the season or to meet expectations. With a provisional fifth place they are well on course for European football and are even a prominent candidate for a ticket for the Champions League. With a win over arch rival Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid penetrating point loss of the blue whitening namely the Spanish top four inside. Trainer Eusebio: “The thought how happy we can make the fans with a win over Athletic Bilbao motivates us enormously.”
Real Sociedad this year so very busy, but in recent weeks the team is in particular in the private Anoeta disappointing. The Basques are the only team in the entire Spanish Primera Division who takes as many points outside and in-house, but the last five matches for his home crowd yielded just seven points. In addition, La Real can not Sunday afternoon appointment at full strength, as top scorer Willian José is on the sick list. Juanmi missed last week’s away game against Real Betis (2-3 win), but undoubtedly will this weekend return to the starting line.
Probable lineup Real Sociedad
Rulli; Yuri, Inigo Martinez, Navas, Odriozola; Zurutuza, Illarramendi, Prieto; Oyarzabal, Juanmi, Vela
Athletic Bilbao :
In terms of club history and reputation Athletic Bilbao is one of the biggest clubs in Spain, but this season is on the list with a provisional ninth place very little of note. Qualification for European football hanging by a thread. A win over the archrival is crucial not to lose sight of the goal of the season.
The fate of Athletic Bilbao against Real Sociedad lies primarily in the hands of captain Aduriz. The veteran was the last weeks out of circulation, but most likely will this weekend back in the squad again. Earlier this season Athletic Bilbao managed to beat Real Sociedad for its own public, but outside the red whitening trays this season with only two uitzeges not much. Targeting Aduriz is vital to uberhaupt but may think of a positive result in the Anoeta. Coach Ernesto Valverde has in any case sentence: “This kind of games do you play mostly with your heart instead of your head.” It promises to be a tough duel!
Probable lineup Athletic Bilbao
Iraizoz; Balenziaga, Laporte, Yeray, De Marcos; Benat, San Jose; Muniain, Raul Garcia, Williams; Aduriz
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao head to head
16.10.16 LL Ath Bilbao Real Sociedad 3 : 2
21.02.16 LL Ath Bilbao Real Sociedad 0 : 1
27.09.15 LL Real Sociedad Ath Bilbao 0 : 0
28.04.15 LL Ath Bilbao Real Sociedad 1 : 1
14.12.14 LL Real Sociedad Ath Bilbao 1 : 1