Real Sociedad and Athletic face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Copa del Rey season. The game takes place at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Wednesday, 04/03/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. vs Athletic Club, 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 Real Sociedad vs Athletic
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Txuri-urdin preview
Real Sociedad comes into the match having played 6 games in the Copa del Rey so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses.
Real Sociedad's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Copa del Rey, averaging 2.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.59.
The offence system of Real Sociedad is led by Mikel Oyarzabal as the top scorer of the season. The spanish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gonçalo Guedes, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.83 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.34.
The Lions preview
On the other hand, Athletic comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa del Rey so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.25 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses.
Athletic's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Copa del Rey, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
The offence system of Athletic is led by Gorka Guruzeta as the top scorer of the season. The spanish forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Nico Williams, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 1.54.
Head to head: Real Sociedad vs Athletic
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Real Sociedad
Spain - Copa del Rey
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W W |
2 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W L W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 2 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 3.08 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.33 | 1.09 |
Athletic
Spain - Copa del Rey
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | W L W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | D W W L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 1 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 0 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.9 | 1.34 | 2.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.45 | 1.18 |
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