Ath Bilbao – Real Sociedad : Preview & Prediction
The last 4 Basque derbies have been relatively very closed and not very prolific in goals. After 2 short victories for Real Sociedad, the last two derbies did not find a winner with 2 parity scores (1-1). Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad hold the 3rd best defense in La Liga with only 21 goals conceded each and attacks are weak with 25 goals scored for Bilbao and 24 goals scored for Real Sociedad. Marcelino’s team has 3 wins at Vallecano (1-0), against Real Madrid (1-0) and against Espanyol (2-1), then 1 draw in front of Valencia (1-1) and finally 1 wide defeat (3-2) in Mallorca on February 14. Opposite, Mikel Oyarzabal’s teammates have seen their last 5 La Liga matches end with less than 3 goals in the game. Thus, Real Sociedad obtained 2 victories over Celta Vigo (1-0) and Granada (2-0) then 3 draws at Alavés (1-1), against Getafe (0-0) and on the field of FC Valencia (0-0). Real Sociedad have made 4 “clean sheets” in the last 4 days and Alex Remiro’s defense should again put the barbed wire against the Basque rival.
The last 4 direct confrontations ended with less than 2.5 goals per game.
The first leg ended in a parity score (1-1).
The – 2.5 goals have come 3 times in Bilbao’s 5 matches.
The – 2.5 goals have passed in Real Sociedad’s last 5 La Liga games.
Both clubs have the 3rd best defense in the league with 21 goals conceded.
The attacks of the 2 clubs are not very efficient: 25 goals for Bilbao and 24 goals for Real Sociedad.
We should witness a 5th Basque derby in a row with less than 3 goals on the scoreboard.
Ath Bilbao – Real Sociedad : Betting Tips
Ath Bilbao – Win Odds: 2.25
