Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Picks - Copa del Rey
Spain - Copa del Rey
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by Tyler Doty | in Soccer Picks
The Copa del Rey semi-finals bring us a Basque derby! The first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will be played this Wednesday at the Estadio San Mamés. After a run of six games without a win in La Liga, the home side finally got back to winning ways. Last weekend, they beat Levante 4-2 and climbed to 10th place in the standings. Already out of contention for European competition in the league, Ernesto Valverde's team is hoping to take advantage of the Copa del Rey to secure European qualification. They expect to take a step toward qualification on Wednesday.
Real Sociedad has other ideas. They are doing much better in La Liga, sitting in 8th place in the standings, just three points behind the top six. They are also unbeaten in their last seven league games. In early February, they managed to hold Athletic Bilbao to a 1-1 draw away from home. Pellegrino Matarazzo's men are hoping to do the same in the Copa del Rey. A draw would put them in a strong position ahead of the second leg at home.
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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Form
Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 21, 2026 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Dec 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 10, 2025 - Champions League
Dec 6, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 21, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 17, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 13, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 7, 2026 - Spanish Super Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 18, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 13, 2026 - Copa del Rey
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 18, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 13, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 12, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 16, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Dec 6, 2025 - LaLiga
Athletic Bilbao against Real Sociedad : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Feb 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Nov 1, 2025 - LaLiga
May 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 24, 2024 - LaLiga
Jan 13, 2024 - LaLiga
Sep 30, 2023 - LaLiga
Athletic Bilbao against Real Sociedad Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
U. Simon
DefenderA. Dunabeitia
J. Areso
A. Gorosabel
MidfielderI. Ruiz De Galarreta
M. Vesga
S. Sanchez
E. Garcia
U. Izeta
N. Williams
N. Serrano
A. Fraga
DefenderA. Munoz
A. Elustondo
A. Odriozola
I. Zubeldia
Y. Herrera
Wesley
B. Mendez
J. Ochieng
O. Oskarsson
D. Diaz Gandara
Missing players
Y. Berchiche
Y. Alvarez
D. Vivian
A. Paredes
U. Egiluz
MidfielderO. Sancet
B. Prados
ForwardA. Berenguer
M. Sannadi
U. Marrero
DefenderI. Ruperez Urtasun
MidfielderT. Kubo
L. Sucic
A. Zakharyan
ForwardA. Barrenetxea
Athletic Bilbao - Real Sociedad Key Points
- Real Sociedad is in 8th place in La Liga.
- Real Sociedad has not lost in its last 10 games in all competitions.
- On February 1, Real Sociedad drew with Athletic Bilbao away (1-1).
- Athletic Bilbao is in 10th place in La Liga.
- Athletic Bilbao has won only once in its last seven La Liga games.
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Our Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Far from having a great season so far, Athletic Bilbao could still be in trouble in these Copa del Rey semifinals. They are playing the first leg of this derby in front of their fans. It's hard to imagine them being in the best frame of mind. Real Sociedad is currently on a winning streak. They will not be looking to take their foot off the gas and will do everything they can to secure their place in the final.
Our prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad: Double Chance: Real Sociedad and Draw.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.