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Ath Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting tips
The Basque regional derby between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad is always loaded and that will be no different on Friday evening at the San Mames. For fans of both teams, this is one of the most important matches of the year!
Athletic Bilbao:
Athletic Bilbao will look back on the competition start with mixed feelings. After the previous 1-1 draw against Real Madrid, the Basque last weekend also remained in and against Barcelona 1-1. Puike’s achievements, but because they only managed to win once in six rounds, they do not get any further than the right-hand row with only seven points.
As we could see in Camp Nou again, Athletic Bilbao has a team full of brave fighters, who fight for every meter and make it difficult for any club on a good day. The Basque defenders are feared butchers and the young goalkeeper Unai Simon is a revelation and has already forgotten his predecessor Kepa in the San Mames. However, the big problem lies in the forefront, where Los Leones suffers from a chronic lack of creativity and scoring power. Artiz Aduriz is the only real number nine in the selection of coach Eduardo Berizzo, but he is walking with his 37 springs on his last football legs. Against FC Barcelona, the veteran did not participate, although in that match you had more of the speed of Inaki Williams. Aduriz would come in handy against Real Sociedad, although Berizzo did not want to reveal who will be at the point of attack on Friday-evening. It is also unclear whether Iker Muniain will come into action. The club leadership first wants to see that it extends its expiring contract. Should Muniain keep his leg stiff, chances are that left back Yuri will be pushed forward one or two lines.
Real Sociedad:
With only one win in the last six league matches, Real Sociedad is still searching for the right form. Last weekend, the club from San Sebastian went home against 0-1 against Valencia. “It went smoothly, but contrary to us, Valencia was able to use its chances,” said trainer Asier Garitano, who, among other things, had to watch as the otherwise razor-sharp Willian Jose killed a penalty.
Despite the disappointing results, the defensive Garitano seems to be the right man in the right place. Last season Real Sociedad often attacked like a chicken without a head. Although that caused a lot of spectacle, but because of the many counter-goals, La Real could not live up to its European ambitions. Even now the blue-whites are far removed from the Spanish sub-top, but Garitano has a good excuse. Because of injuries and suspensions, he only has fourteen full-fledged field players at his disposal. However, the coach promises improvement: ‘If everyone is fit again, the fans will see another Real Sociedad.’ However, it is not yet that far.
Ath Bilbao vs Real Sociedad head to head matches
04.08.18 CF Real Sociedad Ath Bilbao 0 : 1
28.04.18 LL Real Sociedad Ath Bilbao 3 : 1
16.12.17 LL Ath Bilbao Real Sociedad 0 : 0
12.03.17 LL Real Sociedad Ath Bilbao 0 : 2
16.10.16 LL Ath Bilbao Real Sociedad 3 : 2