- Atletico Madrid have won and lost one of their two away games in LaLiga 2026/2027, conceding four goals.
- Real Sociedad are unbeaten at home in LaLiga 2026/2027, but have won and drawn one of their two games here.
- Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid have each won one of their last two meetings, with no draws.
Atletico Madrid can just about nick it
Real Sociedad's form has been patchy so far this term with the side sitting 14th in the LaLiga 2026/2027 table after collecting just four points from four games. However, they are unbeaten at home, where they've won and drawn their first two.
That will make this a tough assignment for Atletico Madrid, who sit sixth in the table with seven points from their first four games. The away side have been solid if not spectacular, while Real Sociedad have been inconsistent.
Mikel Oyarzabal has been the creative hub for Real Sociedad, delivering two assists in four LaLiga 2026/2027 games so far and he could be the key to unlocking Atletico Madrid's defensive block on Sunday.
A real chess match could be in the offing
Pellegrino Matarazzo has been in charge of Real Sociedad since 20 December 2025 and they remain very much his side in terms of identity. They are a patient side that controls the ball, presses collectively and allows their full-backs to provide width and stretch opponents.
Atletico Madrid are compact, disciplined and deadly on the break, so this could turn into a real chess match between possession and control on the one hand and counterpunching on the other.
The last meeting between these sides was a 6-5 thriller in the Copa del Rey 2025/2026, so the spice from that clash could still be lingering at the Reale Arena, Spain.
Real Sociedad edged that game, but they have failed to beat Atletico Madrid in either of their previous two home games, so history does not favour them for this one.
Atletico Madrid have had the more solid start to the season with three wins, one draw and one defeat across their last five games in all competitions, compared to Real Sociedad's one win, one draw and three defeats.
The visitors are favoured here at 61/50, which seems about right given their one away win in two away games. Real Sociedad can be supported at 99/50 with the draw at 51/20.
The bet that stands out is to take Atletico Madrid for a tight win, with their sharper form and better attacking quality giving them the edge in a game that is likely to be close.
Alejandro Baena has been Los Colchoneros' most consistent threat with three LaLiga goals in four matches, so he looks the sharpest edge of an away attack that can strike at any time.
Ander Barrenetxea leads Real Sociedad's scoring with just one goal in four matches, giving them a less direct but just as dangerous threat. Both teams to score at 53/100 is also tempting, as is over 2.5 goals at 13/20.
