Ath Bilbao vs Real Sociedad: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Athletic prepare to host Real Sociedad on February 11, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Martinez, this SPAIN: National cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Athletic, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Real Sociedad, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Athletic and Real Sociedad have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Valencia, Athletic recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Padilla, Lekue, Laporte, Monreal, Gorosabel, Vesga, Jauregizar, Navarro, Sanchez, Serrano, Izeta. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Real Sociedad's last outing came against Alaves, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Remiro, Munoz, Caleta-Car, Martin, Aramburu, Turrientes, Soler, Guedes, Mendez, Gomez, Oyarzabal. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Athletic are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Real Sociedad are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Athletic's fixtures have averaged 4.3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Real Sociedad's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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