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La Liga 2025-2026 | Matchweek 18
4 Jan 2026-20:00
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
16th place
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4 Jan 2026 15:00
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
3rd place
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Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 4 January, 2026 15:00

1×2 Prediction
Atletico Madrid
19%26%55%
Real SociedadDrawAtletico Madrid
Goals Over/Under
Under 2.5
52%48%
Under 2.5Over 2.5
Both Teams Score
Yes
52%48%
YesNo
Team Total - Real Sociedad
Under 1.5
75%25%
Under 1.5Over 1.5
Team Total - Atletico Madrid
Under 2.5
77%23%
Under 2.5Over 2.5
Double Chance
Draw/Atletico Madrid
81%19%
X2NOT X2
Asian Handicap
Real Sociedad +1.5
71%29%
Home +1.5NOT Home +1.5
Best Tip Value
Double Chance Draw or Atletico Madrid
Odds: 1.34
81%
EV: +8.5%
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Prediction League
La Liga 2025-2026
15:00
Real Sociedad W 19%
:
Atletico Madrid W 55%

Scoring Rules

Points are calculated automatically based on your predicted score. Maximum 5 points per match.

Category Points Condition
Exact Score 5 Your prediction matches the final score exactly.
Outcome (1X2) 2 You correctly predicted the winner or a draw.
BTTS Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if both teams score (or if at least one doesn't).
Total Goals Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if total goals are Over or Under 2.5.

Examples:

  • Match result: 3:1 (Home Win, BTTS: Yes, Total: Over 2.5)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 2:1 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: No/Yes mismatch)
    • Prediction 1:1 → 1 point (BTTS: +1, Outcome mismatch)
  • Match result: 2:0 (Home Win, BTTS: No, Total: Under 2.5)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 1:0 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: Yes/No mismatch)

Probable Scores Heatmap

xG: 1.02 vs 1.78
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
7.5%
0:1
11.87%
🔥
0:2
9.39%
0:3
4.95%
0:4
1.96%
0:5
0.62%
1
1:0
6.13%
1:1
11.21%
1:2
10.06%
1:3
5.94%
1:4
2.6%
1:5
0.9%
2
2:0
2.5%
2:1
5.19%
2:2
5.24%
2:3
3.44%
2:4
1.66%
2:5
0.63%
3
3:0
0.68%
3:1
1.58%
3:2
1.78%
3:3
1.29%
3:4
0.68%
3:5
0.28%
4
4:0
0.14%
4:1
0.36%
4:2
0.44%
4:3
0.35%
4:4
0.2%
4:5
0.09%
5
5:0
0.02%
5:1
0.06%
5:2
0.09%
5:3
0.08%
5:4
0.05%
5:5
0.02%
Hotspot: 0:1 (11.9%)
Total Boundaries: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Probability Distribution by Total Goals

7.5%
0
18.0%
1
23.1%
2
20.9%
3
14.9%
4
8.8%
5
4.4%
6
1.8%
7
0.6%
8
0.1%
9
0.0%
10
Most Probable

La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season

#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
Real Madrid
d w l w w
>
18
13
3
2
36
16
20
42
3
Atletico Madrid
w l l w w
>
18
11
4
3
33
16
17
37
4
Villarreal
w w w w l
>
16
11
2
3
31
15
16
35

15
Rayo Vallecano
d d l d l
>
17
4
6
7
13
20
-7
18
16
Real Sociedad
w l l l d
>
17
4
5
8
21
25
-4
17
17
Valencia
w d d l d
>
17
3
7
7
16
26
-10
16
1.03 xG 1.98
58% Ball Possession 42%
14 Total Shots 10
5 Shots on Goal 4
9 Shots Off Goal 6
6 Corners 4
2 Yellow Cards 2
Last 6 Matches
Real Sociedad
VS
Atletico Madrid
1/6 (17%) Victories 4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%) Draws 0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%) Defeats 2/6 (33%)
0.83 PPG 2.00
1.33 Avg Goals Scored 1.83
1.50 Avg Goals Conceded 1.17
83% BTTS % 50%
17% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 33%
1.16 Avg xG 1.32
Real Sociedad
W L L L D
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1 1
Real Sociedad
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Real Sociedad
1 2
Girona
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Alaves
1 0
Real Sociedad
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Real Sociedad
2 3
Villarreal
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Osasuna
1 3
Real Sociedad
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7 Nov 2025 - 20:00
Elche
1 1
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
L L W W W
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Girona
0 3
Atletico Madrid
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Atletico Madrid
2 1
Valencia
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9 Dec 2025 - 20:00
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2 3
Atletico Madrid
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Athletic Club
1 0
Atletico Madrid
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Barcelona
3 1
Atletico Madrid
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Atletico Madrid
2 0
Oviedo
In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Real Sociedad will take on Atletico Madrid as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 18 and will take place on 2026-01-04 at 2026-01-04 in the famous Reale Arena. The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Real Sociedad, and the visiting side, Atletico Madrid. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : draw or Atletico Madrid. Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-01-04 Time: 20:00 Location: Reale Arena Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!

Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Sunday, Jan 4th, 2026 at 15:00 Football

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Odds: 2.11
55.1%
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Odds: 1.34
81%
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Total Home Under 1.5
Odds: 1.40
72.9%
EV: +2.0% Stake: $6.25
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Updated: 2025-12-22 18:06:15
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Trends for Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Football 4 Jan, 2026 15:00

🤖 AI Pattern Insights

Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:

  • BTTS Magnet

    Both teams score in 75% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern

  • 🔐
    Chance Suppression

    Real Sociedad rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition

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🎯 Betting Analysis

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

🔮 Main Prediction by Periods

🚀 Match Start: Atletico Madrid is stronger in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 2).
🔄 Second Half: Atletico Madrid is stronger in the second half (16 vs 12).
⚡ Final Stage: Atletico Madrid is stronger in the final minutes (14 vs 5).

💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Real Sociedad

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.09
Pressure
0.06

✈️ Atletico Madrid

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.3
Pressure
0.24

⏰ Match Periods Analysis

📊 Periods Explanation:

Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.

First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.

Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.

Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.

🏠 Real Sociedad - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25

✈️ Atletico Madrid - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Real Sociedad - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
9

✈️ Atletico Madrid - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
8
Late Pressure
14
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
8
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
14
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
6

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • 🚀 Away Fast Start: Atletico Madrid often scores in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 2)
  • First Goal Away: High probability of Atletico Madrid scoring first
  • 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Atletico Madrid shows superior performance after the break (16 vs 12 goals)
  • Second Half Winner: High probability of Atletico Madrid winning the second half
  • ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Atletico Madrid excels in the closing minutes (14 vs 5 late goals)
  • Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Atletico Madrid scoring the final goal
  • Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
  • Overall Result: Atletico Madrid has an advantage in the match
  • Away Handicap: Consider Atletico Madrid handicap
  • Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
  • Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams

📊 Factor Breakdown

💡 Factor Explanations:

Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.

Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.

Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).

Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.

Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.204
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.187
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (away team better)

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Real Sociedad):

Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.

✈️ Away Team Analysis (Atletico Madrid):

Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.

🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:

Away team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and away team victory.

Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-head statistics for Sun 4 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00 La Liga

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid: Pre-match Stats Comparison

This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️

Home/Away: Shows home matches for Real Sociedad and away matches for Atletico Madrid

Number of goals
Real Sociedad
Under
Over
Atletico Madrid
Under
Over
0.5
20% 2
80% 8
10% 1
90% 9
1.5
60% 6
40% 4
30% 3
70% 7
2.5
80% 8
20% 2
60% 6
40% 4
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Yes
80% 8
60% 6
No
20% 2
40% 4
1X2
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
1
30% 3
80% 8
X
30% 3
0% 0
2
40% 4
20% 2
Double Chance
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
12
70% 7
100% 10
1X
60% 6
80% 8
X2
70% 7
20% 2
Total Goals
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
0-1
20% 2
20% 2
2-3
50% 5
40% 4
4+
30% 3
40% 4
Total Corners
Real Sociedad
Under
Over
Atletico Madrid
Under
Over
7.5
80% 8
20% 2
80% 8
20% 2
8.5
80% 8
20% 2
90% 9
10% 1
9.5
80% 8
20% 2
90% 9
10% 1
10.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Yes
0% 0
30% 3
No
100% 10
70% 7
1X2 HT - FT
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
HT 1 - FT 1
10% 1
50% 5
HT 1 - FT 2
10% 1
0% 0
HT 1 - FT X
10% 1
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 1
10% 1
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 2
20% 2
0% 0
HT 2 - FT X
10% 1
0% 0
HT X - FT 1
10% 1
30% 3
HT X - FT 2
10% 1
20% 2
HT X - FT X
10% 1
0% 0
xG(xGa)
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
xG
1.09
1.42
xGa
1.01
1.4
Number of goals
Real Sociedad
Under
Over
Atletico Madrid
Under
Over
0.5
60% 6
40% 4
20% 2
80% 8
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Yes
20% 2
30% 3
No
80% 8
70% 7
1X2
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
1
30% 3
50% 5
X
30% 3
50% 5
2
40% 4
0% 0
Double Chance
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
12
70% 7
50% 5
1X
60% 6
100% 10
X2
70% 7
50% 5
Total Goals
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
0-1
80% 8
50% 5
2-3
20% 2
50% 5
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Yes
40% 4
70% 7
No
60% 6
30% 3
Number of goals
Real Sociedad
Under
Over
Atletico Madrid
Under
Over
0.5
50% 5
50% 5
30% 3
70% 7
1.5
70% 7
30% 3
70% 7
30% 3
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Yes
30% 3
40% 4
No
70% 7
60% 6
1X2
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
1
30% 3
50% 5
X
40% 4
30% 3
2
30% 3
20% 2
Double Chance
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
12
60% 6
70% 7
1X
70% 7
80% 8
X2
70% 7
50% 5
Total Goals
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
0-1
50% 5
40% 4
2-3
40% 4
60% 6
4+
10% 1
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Yes
40% 4
40% 4
No
60% 6
60% 6
Team comparison
Prediction
Draw or Atletico Madrid
Goals Home: -2.5*
Goals Away: -2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win

Match Prediction: Home vs Away

🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions

HandicapHomeAway
-2.5
1.3%
Low
N/A
12.3%
Low
8.50
-2
3.5%
Low
16.50
20.9%
Low
7.10
-1.5
5.7%
Low
7.70
29.5%
Low
3.90
-1
12.3%
Low
6.80
42.5%
Low
3.16
-0.5
19.0%
Low
3.45
55.6%
Medium
2.07
+0.5
44.4%
Low
1.83
81.0%
High
1.35
+1
57.5%
Medium
1.40
87.6%
High
1.10
+1.5
70.5%
High
1.25
94.3%
High
1.06
+2
79.1%
High
1.11
96.5%
High
1.01
+2.5
87.7%
High
1.05
98.7%
High
N/A
Legend: High ConfidenceMedium ConfidenceLow Confidence
📊 Asian Handicap Details
  • Total outcomes: 20
  • Sum of probabilities: 999.91%
  • Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
  • ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)

Match Prediction: Home vs Away

Team Total Predictions

TeamOutcomeProbabilityConfidenceBest Odds
HomeOver 1.526.00%Low3.20
Under 1.574.00%High1.40
AwayOver 1.552.42%Medium2.15
Under 1.547.58%Low1.74
HomeOver 2.57.82%Low8.50
Under 2.592.18%High1.09
AwayOver 2.525.79%Low4.80
Under 2.574.21%High1.20
Team Total Details
  • Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
  • Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
  • Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
10 May
- 19:00
Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad
1.22
xG
0.49
4
0
6 Oct
- 19:00
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
1.00
xG
0.54
1
1
25 May
- 14:15
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
0
2
8 Oct
- 14:15
Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad
2
1
28 May
- 17:00
Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad
2
1
3 Sep
- 16:30
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
1
1
22 May
- 20:00
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
1
2
24 Oct
- 19:00
Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad
2
2
12 May
- 20:00
Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad
2
1
22 Dec
- 18:45
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
0
2
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Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
Played: 10
Wins
0
Draws
3
Wins
7
Total
Per Match
 
Per Match
Total
8
0.8
Goals
2
20
20
2
Goals Conceded
0.8
8
24
2.4
Yellow Cards
2.1
21
0
Red Cards
0.1
1
0
Clean Sheets
0.3
3
49
4.9
Corners
3.2
32
144
14.4
Fouls
11.3
113
12
1.2
Offsides
1.6
16
111
11.1
Shots
10.9
109
41
4.1
Shots on Goal
4.4
44
Home Away All
Played 8 9 17
Wins 3 1 4
Draws 1 4 5
Losses 4 4 8
Home Away All
Per Match Total Per Match Total Per Match Total
Goals 1.5 12 1 9 1.2 21
Goals Conceded 1.6 13 1.3 12 1.5 25
Yellow Cards 1.6 13 2.6 23 2.1 36
Red Cards 0 0 0
Clean Sheets 0.1 1 0 0.1 1
Corners 6.6 53 6.2 56 6.4 109
Fouls 16.1 129 14.4 130 15.2 259
Offsides 1.4 11 2.9 26 2.2 37
Shots 12.8 102 14 126 13.4 228
Shots on Goal 4.5 36 4.9 44 4.7 80
Home Away All
Played 9 9 18
Wins 8 3 11
Draws 1 3 4
Losses 0 3 3
Home Away All
Per Match Total Per Match Total Per Match Total
Goals 2.4 22 1.2 11 1.8 33
Goals Conceded 0.8 7 1 9 0.9 16
Yellow Cards 2.1 19 1.9 17 2 36
Red Cards 0 0.2 2 0.1 2
Clean Sheets 0.4 4 0.3 3 0.4 7
Corners 8.7 78 4.9 44 6.8 122
Fouls 9.9 89 12.3 111 11.1 200
Offsides 2.1 19 2.3 21 2.2 40
Shots 14.8 133 10.8 97 12.8 230
Shots on Goal 6.9 62 4.3 39 5.6 101
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