Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad prediction

THE FORECAST

Athletic Club are severely depleted by injuries, missing key attackers Williams, Guruzeta, Sancet and Laporte among a squad of 13 absentees, while also carrying fatigue from a Copa del Rey fixture just three days prior, increasing rotation risk. Real Sociedad arrive with seven days' rest, strong recent form (four consecutive wins before their last defeat), and a superior points tally despite their own notable injury list. The mild Basque conditions suit both sides equally, but the gulf in available quality and freshness tips this Basque derby firmly toward the visitors.