Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Copa del Rey season. The game takes place at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on Saturday, 18/04/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D. vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D., based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Atlético Madrid to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad, where we have Atlético Madrid to win the first half as our best bet.

Atlético Madrid has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Atlético Madrid taking an advantage into half-time.

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Atlético Madrid comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa del Rey so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 28 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.

Atlético Madrid's attack has scored 99 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Copa del Rey, averaging 2.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.94.

The offence system of Atlético Madrid is led by Alexander Sørloth as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Giuliano Simeone, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 65 goals conceded in 51 matches, resulting in an average of 1.27.

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On the other hand, Real Sociedad comes into the match having played 7 games in the Copa del Rey so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.71 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.

Real Sociedad's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Copa del Rey, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.66.

The offence system of Real Sociedad is led by Mikel Oyarzabal as the top scorer of the season. The spanish forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Takefusa Kubo, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.39.

Head to head: Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad

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Home Team

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Atlético Madrid

Spain - Copa del Rey

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L L

0.6

Home L L W W W

1.8

Away L W L L L

0.6

Away Team

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Real Sociedad

Spain - Copa del Rey

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W L

1.4

Home D W W W D

2.2

Away L L W L W

1.2

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Published on 17 April 2026, at 00:14 Last updated on 17 April 2026, at 00:14
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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