Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club prediction
La Liga · Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET · San Mamés · ESPN Deportes
Mel’s pick
Athletic Club win 48% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.
- Real Sociedad: 26%
- Draw: 26%
- Athletic Club: 48%
Projected score
Real Sociedad 1.2, Athletic Club 1.7 expected goals.
Mel vs the betting line
The total is 2.5; Mel projects 2.9 goals, a lean to the over.
Recent form
Real Sociedad (6-1-3) scored 2.6 and allowed 2 goals a game over their last 5.
Athletic Club (3-3-3) scored 2.2 and allowed 0.8 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Nov 1, 8:12 AM ET.
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