Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

By Ben Gray Published: May 19, 2022 3:02 pm
Last Updated: May 20, 2022 3:59 pm

Real Sociedad San Sebastian

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Atletico Madrid

Match ended

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Guridi, Jon

90'

90'

Savic, Stefan

86'

Griezmann, Antoine
Suarez, Luis

86'

De Paul, Rodrigo
Lemar, Thomas

Illarramendi
Guridi, Jon

81'

Portu

76'

Gorosabel, Andoni
Zaldua, Joseba

72'

Sorloth, Alexander
Djouahra, Nais

71'

69'

Correa, Angel

Isak, Alexander
Januzaj, Adnan

63'

Rafinha
Portu

63'

63'

Cunha, Matheus
Correa, Angel

Merino, Mikel

53'

50'

De Paul, Rodrigo

45'

Griezmann, Antoine

Rafinha

36'

Le Normand, Robin

13'

Starting lineup

Remiro, Alex1

Gorosabel, Andoni18

Le Normand, Robin24

Elustondo, Aritz6

Salguero, Diego Rico15

Merino, Mikel8

Zubimendi, Martin3

Rafinha17

Illarramendi4

Isak, Alexander19

Sorloth, Alexander23

13Oblak, Jan

23Mandava, Reinildo

18Felipe

15Savic, Stefan

14Llorente, Marcos

5De Paul, Rodrigo

4Kondogbia, Geoffrey

6Koke

21Carrasco, Yannick

19Cunha, Matheus

8Griezmann, Antoine

Substitutes

Ryan, Mathew13

Zaldua, Joseba2

Munoz, Aihen12

Pacheco, Jon26

Djouahra, Nais37

Guevara, Ander16

Guridi, Jon14

Zubeldia, Igor5

Januzaj, Adnan11

Portu7

1Lecomte, Benjamin

12Lodi, Renan

2Gimenez, Jose

22Hermoso, Mario

16Herrera, Hector

17Wass, Daniel

10Correa, Angel

9Suarez, Luis

11Lemar, Thomas

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Having won 2-0 when they met at Anoeta in the Copa del Rey in January, La Real are looking to back-to-back wins over Atlético for the first time since 2004. Just four of their last 11 encounters have produced three or more goals. 

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Match preview

MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 23: João Félix celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

It’s been an underwhelming season for Atlético Madrid who, in truth, have made a feeble attempt at retaining their La Liga title.

Diego Simeone’s side start the weekend 17 points behind champions Real Madrid, despite Derbi Madrileño success a fortnight ago.

That, at least, helped los Colchoneros secure a top four finish, a position that has been rubber stamped subsequently.

Last weekend, Atleti were held to a 1-1 draw by Sevilla at the Wanda Metropolitano, taking the lead through José María Giménez.

This means they’ve only won two of their last five, but a victory in San Sebastián would ensure they finish third.

As for Real Sociedad, they currently sit sixth, thereby qualifying for next season’s Europa League group stages.

This is a major achievement for los Txuri-Urdin who’ll be in Europe for three successive season, never previously achieving this.

A top six finished was secured last weekend as Imanol Alguacil’s team beat seventh-placed Villarreal 2-1.

Alexander Isak equalising at Estadio de la Cerámica, before Martín Zubimendi scored the decisive goal.

La Real beat Atlético Madrid 2-0 in the Copa del Rey as recently as 19 January, so will be hoping for a similar result as they meet again at Anoeta.

Real Sociedad team news

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – DECEMBER 18: Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad breaks past Etienne Capoue of Villarreal CF during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and Villarreal CF at Reale Arena on December 18, 2021 in San Sebastián, Spain. (Photo by Ion Alcoba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Real Sociedad have only scored 15 goals in 18 La Liga home games this season but, amazingly, this has yielded 35 points.

Despite the lack of goals, only Villarreal, Real Madrid and Barcelona have left San Sebastián victorious.

Mikel Oyarzabal’s injury is a key reason behind this lack of potency; he’ll sit out the rest of 2022, including the World Cup, due to a Cruciate Ligament Rupture.

So, Alexander Sørloth, who’s loan from RB Leipzig is up after this one, could partner Alexander Isak in attack.

David Silva, who’s signed a one-year extension with La Real, will be in-behind.

Atlético Madrid team news

MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 12: Mario Hermoso of Atlético de Madrid celebrates after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Getafe CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on February 12, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Thomas Lemar and João Félix remain sidelined, but Diego Simeone still has plenty of attacking options to choose from.

Antoine Griezmann will start against his former club with either Ángel Correa or Matheus Cunha alongside.

Luis Suárez and Héctor Herrera both waved goodbye to the Metropolitano last weekend and both will be on the bench for this one.

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