Atletico Madrid’s season is coming to an end without a trophy, although the team was involved in the title battle up until one point and heavily pursued the Copa del Rey. All that remains is to keep their top 5 spot and ensure UCL football next season, but they will have to overcome Real Sociedad, who, despite being currently 11th, are just 3 points off the places that grant European football next season.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Atletico tried their best to secure a trophy this season, but ultimately failed to do so. The team fell out of the title battle a while ago and must be content with just ensuring UCL football next season. But with results such as the 0-0 one away to Alaves last time out, it might be tricky to hold onto the 3rd place. Fortunately for Diego Simeone, their next game against Real Sociedad will be at the Metropolitano. Only Barcelona have managed to defeat Atletico at home in La Liga this season, so there is no better place to get back to defending the 3rd spot than here. Since the defeat to Barcelona, Atletico have managed to win their subsequent 2 home matches and have thus continued to impress as hosts.
Real Sociedad Team News
It was announced that Imanol Alguacil will be leaving Real Sociedad come the end of the season. While his team are currently 11th, there is still a good chance for them to secure European football next season, and Alguacil will likely want this to be his parting gift. For that to happen, Sociedad must improve their league form as they have failed to win any of their last 4 La Liga fixtures. Curiously enough, the team’s last victory came on the road against Las Palmas. Overall, Real Sociedad has struggled in away fixtures this season, as evidenced by their point tally on the road, which puts them at 10th, in the middle of the pack.
Head-to-Head-Games
Real Sociedad have not won any of their last 10 La Liga games against Atletico. Diego Simeone’s men have managed to win 6 of them and also 2 of the last 3 games with Sociedad. As hosts, Atletico have won back-to-back home matches against Real Sociedad and have not suffered a defeat at home against this opponent since 2013.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 76 | DWLWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Real Sociedad | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 46 | DLLWL |
Atletico Madrid – Real Sociedad Betting Prediction
Although Atletico have only the 3rd place left to play for, I believe they will want to keep it and ensure UCL football next season. That is why my pick here is for Diego Simeone’s men to win against Real Sociedad. Atletico are one of the toughest teams as hosts, and only Barcelona have managed to win at the Metropolitano in La Liga this season.
Meanwhile, Sociedad has struggled with away matches all season and requires nothing short of the 3 points if they want to remain in the battle for the European spots. Their recent form also doesn’t seem convincing, nor does their H2H record with Atletico, so going with a win for Diego Simeone’s men here seems like the best option for me.
Betting Tip: Atletico Madrid To Win
Bookmaker: BC.Game
Odds: 1.86
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