Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Steve Ashfield | in Europa League Predictions
What a night this is going to be for English Premier League side Bournemouth. Facing European opposition has happened in pre-season friendlies, but on Thursday, the Cherries are away to Real Sociedad in the Europa League. Looking at Bournemouth's results this season, more than 2.5 goals is our prediction.
Bournemouth did incredibly well to finish sixth in the Premier League last season. They only missed out on qualifying for the Champions League by three points. If they'd won their last two games instead of drawing them, they'd have finished fifth. Instead, they qualified for the Europa League, their very first European campaign.
The league phase begins for them with this trip to Real Sociedad. The La Liga club are far more experienced in European competition than their opponents with more than 100 games played. Two seasons ago they lost in the last 16 of the Europa League to Manchester United. The Blue and Whites are 13th in La Liga (Bournemouth are 15th in the Premier League) and four of their last five games have seen more than 2.5 goals scored. That stat also applies to Bournemouth's last five matches.
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Real Sociedad v Bournemouth Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.8 | 3.6 | 2.43 |
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2.92 | 3.61 | 2.43 |
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2.86 | 3.54 | 2.38 |
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2.8 | 3.48 | 2.45 |
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2.86 | 3.52 | 2.38 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Real Sociedad and Bournemouth?
Our prediction for the Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/09/2026 between Real Sociedad and Bournemouth in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 23.34% for a win of Real Sociedad against Bournemouth with odds of 3 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth is 43.82% with odds of 3.63 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.85% chance ⭐ for a win of Bournemouth vs Real Sociedad with odds of 2.45 at Betwinner.
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Form
Real Sociedad and Bournemouth Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
7 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
3 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
29 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
26 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
21 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
3 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
29 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
17 May 2026 - LaLiga
9 May 2026 - LaLiga
22 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
26 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
21 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Sept 2026 - Premier League
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
5 Sept 2026 - Premier League
29 Aug 2026 - Premier League
23 Aug 2026 - Premier League
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Sept 2026 - Premier League
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
29 Aug 2026 - Premier League
4 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Sept 2026 - Premier League
23 Aug 2026 - Premier League
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - Premier League
9 May 2026 - Premier League
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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100 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Real Sociedad - Bournemouth: Form Analysis
Real Sociedad finished tenth in La Liga last season and missed out on European qualification by five points. However, they won the Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid on penalties and here they are in the Europa League. They are 13th in this season's La Liga with seven points from their six games.
Their most recent fixture saw them lose 3-0 at home to Atletico Madrid. Four of their last five league games have seen more than 2.5 goals scored.
In European competition, there's been at least three goals scored in five of their last seven games.
Bournemouth finally make their debut in European competition after their sixth placed finish in the English Premier League last season. It's not been going so well for the Cherries this season and they are down in 15th place after the first four games of the new season.
Plenty of goals in Bournemouth's games this season.
The weekend saw them draw 2-2 at home with Brentford. Three of their four league fixtures have been drawn with a loss at Manchester City. Their only victory has come in the Carabao Cup with a 4-0 home win over Lincoln City. Of their five games this season, four have seen more than 2.5 goals scored.
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Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
U. Marrero
DefenderA. Munoz
J. Pacheco
H. Fort
MidfielderT. Kubo
B. Turrientes
A. Zakharyan
J. Gorrotxategi
J. Ochieng
ForwardG. Carrera
O. Oskarsson
A. Marchal
M. Di Gregorio
DefenderJ. Soler
B. Diakite
MidfielderA. Toth
D. Brooks
L. Cook
R. Christie
ForwardB. Gannon-Doak
A. Rodriguez
Missing players
A. Odriozola
J. Araujo
MidfielderV. Milosavljevic
ForwardA. Adli
E. Kroupi
Real Sociedad & Bournemouth Squad Analysis
The home side will be without Alvaro Odriozola who has a long-term injury. Also out of this Europa League game is Igor Zubeldia who is injured and Jon Aramburu is suspended. He might have forgotten that as the suspension was picked up when being sent off in this competition against Manchester United two seasons ago.
Their star player is World Cup winner Mikel Oyarzbel. This season their top scorer is Luka Sucic with two goals.
Just keep a lead!
Bournemouth have injury problems ahead of their European debut. Top players such as Kroupi, Adli and Araujo will all be missing this game. The main problem the Cherries have at present is their inability to keep a lead. That has happened in all four of their Premier League games this season, including away at Manchester City.
The Cherries will be hoping for more goals from Marcus Tavernier. He's scored three in the league this season, only Erling Haaland has scored more.
Real Sociedad - Bournemouth Key Points
- Four of Bournemouth's five games this season have seen more than 2.5 goals scored.
- More than 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last seven games Real Sociedad has played in European competition.
- Four of the last five La Liga matches played by Real Sociedad have seen more than 2.5 goals in the game.
- More than 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Bournemouth's last six away competitive fixtures.
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Our Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Prediction
This isn't going to be the easiest of European debuts for Bournemouth. They are down in 15th place in the Premier League, but should be a lot higher. All four league fixtures this season have seen them lose a lead. More than 2.5 goals in their games is also a regular occurrence.
Real Sociedad have both home advantage and European experience. They are not in the best of form though and only qualified via their Copa del Rey triumph last season. This should see a few goals scored and our main Real Sociedad v Bournemouth prediction is more than 2.5 goals.
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Alternative Predictions
Draw
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