Overview:

Round 22 Basque derby at San Mames pits Athletic Club against Real Sociedad. Athletic holds historical H2H edge with 63 LaLiga wins to Sociedad's 54, but Sociedad boasts top scorers Oyarzabal (8 goals). Home advantage and defensive prowess favor Athletic in tight contest.[2][3]

Recent H2H results: Real Sociedad 3-1 Athletic (2022/23)

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Athletic Club.
Athletic will exploit wings with Williams brothers against Sociedad's high line. Sociedad aims for possession dominance and quick transitions, but San Mames atmosphere favors intense pressing battle.[4][5]
Athletic's home dominance in derbies (8/12 regional wins) and superior goal tally (253-211 LaLiga) outweigh Sociedad's current scoring edge. Expect low-scoring affair decided by set-pieces.[2][5]

Last Update: 31-01-2026

Stats:

Athletic Club	Real Sociedad
Expected Possession
48.5	51.5
Average Goals Per Match
1.8	1.6
Win Probability
52	20

Position	Team	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
1	Barça	31	1	6	94
2	Real Madrid	27	5	6	86
3	Villarreal	22	6	10	72
4	Atleti	21	6	11	69
5	Real Betis	15	15	8	60
6	Celta	14	12	12	54
7	Getafe	15	6	17	51
8	Rayo Vallecano	12	14	12	50
9	Valencia	13	10	15	49
10	Real Sociedad	11	13	14	46
11	Espanyol	12	10	16	46
12	Athletic	13	6	19	45
13	Sevilla FC	12	7	19	43
14	Alavés	11	10	17	43
15	Elche	10	13	15	43
16	Levante	11	9	18	42
17	Osasuna	11	9	18	42
18	Mallorca	11	9	18	42
19	Girona	9	14	15	41
20	Real Oviedo	6	11	21	29

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
K. Mbappé	RMA	FRA	31	25	4
V. Muriqi	MAL	KOS	37	23	1
A. Budimir	OSA	CRO	37	17	N/A
F. Torres	FCB	SPA	35	16	3

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