Atletico Madrid’s form at the start of the new season has been questionable, winning just once in their last four.
Diego Simeone will have huge issues to address ahead of the trip to Sociedad this weekend after being humbled 4-0 in the Champions League by Benfica in midweek.
Sociedad also come into this La Liga showdown after a poor European outing in midweek after losing 2-1 at home against Anderlecht. They have also won just twice in their opening eight matches to sit 14th in the current standings.
Odds: Atletico Favored to Bounce Back
Atletico Madrid will be expected to bounce back to winning ways based on the odds available this weekend. Sociedad’s disappointing start to the season mean that they are the outside selection on Sunday.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | +243 |
| Draw | +213 |
| Atletico Madrid | +136 |
Competitive Clash Likely Based on Previous Meetings
| Total | Real Sociedad | Atletico Madrid | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 40 | 10 | 24 | 6 |
| La Liga Games | 36 | 9 | 22 | 5 |
| Goals | 98 | 34 | 64 |
Atletico boast a dominant recent record against their rivals in previous La Liga encounters. The visitors have won each of the last three league matches, netting at least twice in all wins.
You have to go back to September 2019 for Sociedad’s last league win against Atletico. However, that is their only win in the last 12 La Liga clashes.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both teams have scored in six of the last seven matches between these sides. (BTTS @ +105)
Real Sociedad Team News
Sociedad’s disappointing start to the season ended with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Valencia last weekend.
Igor Zubeldia is a doubt for this home clash with Atletico. Hamari Traore is out for the season, while Kieran Tierney may be fit enough for a place on the bench this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Alex Remiro (GK); Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Javi Lopez, Martin Zubimendi, Takefusa Kubo, Luka Sucic, Sergio Gomez, Ander Berrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal
Key Stat
Sociedad ended their longest winless run in La Liga last weekend. Their five-match drought also included four matches in which they failed to score in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Simeone would have been far from impressed by his team’s performance in midweek, meaning that wholesale changes are likely for this trip to Sociedad.
Marcos Llorente will be unavailable due to suspension, while Cesar Azpilicueta and Robin Le Normand miss out due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Jan Oblak (GK); Nahuel Molina, Jose Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Connor Gallagher, Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth
Key Stat
Atletico Madrid have avoided defeat in their opening eight league matches for the eleventh consecutive campaign.
Real Sociedad vs. Atletico Madrid Prediction
Atletico’s dominant record in this fixture looks to be the important form line to follow this weekend.
They have won each of the last three. Therefore, we expect Simeone’s side to bounce back to form in the Basque county.
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