Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Luckster

In what could be an action-packed affair from the Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon, Atletico Madrid will welcome Real Sociedad to the Spanish capital.

Atletico Madrid

Starting with the hosts, mounting yet another dramatic comeback earlier in the week as they claimed a 3-2 victory against Feyenoord while on Champions League duties, Atletico Madrid find themselves in the midst of a real purple patch. With their sights set on mounting a genuine title charge this time around, Diego Simeone’s men have won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Laying down a famous marker on September 24th as they landed a 3-1 romp at home against bitter local rivals Real Madrid, the former Spanish champions have also gained plenty of plaudits for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Including another 3-2 win when they welcomed Cadiz to the Metropolitano last weekend, Atletico have notched 11 strikes on their four-match winning run. Losing just one of their opening nine appearances since opening the 2023/24 campaign. Simeone’s men will be desperate to make another statement on Sunday afternoon.

Team News

Still dealing with a stacked injury list, Atletico will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Memphis Depay, Thomas Lemar, Jose Maria Gimenez and former Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu.

Bagging a Champions League brace against Feyenoord earlier in the week, attacking talisman Alvaro Morata will make his return from a domestic suspension here. Likewise, finding the net in three of his last four appearances across all competitions, French superstar Antoine Griezmann will join Morata in the final third.

Real Sociedad

As for the visitors, putting in their own stunning Champions League performance earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-0 victory away at Salzburg, Real Sociedad have certainly continued to shine since returning from September’s international break. With their sights set on punching a European knockout stage ticket this season, Imanol Alguacil’s side have won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Last seen in La Liga action collecting an eye-catching 3-0 romp against bitter local rivals Athletic Bilbao, Sociedad have also suffered just a single defeat since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. With their recent purple patch highlighted by an action-packed 4-3 win against Getafe on September 24th, Sunday’s guests have also impressed with their continued displays in the final third. It is worth highlighting, Alguacil’s men have bagged 10 strikes on their four-match winning run.

Team News

Picking up a recent knee injury and missing out in Austria a few days ago, Real Sociedad are still sweating over the fitness of Arsenal loanee Kieran Tierney. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance this season, La Real will travel to the capital on Sunday afternoon without 28-year-old Martin Merquelanz.

Once again finding the net away at Salzburg earlier in the week and now bagging four goals in as many appearances across all competitions, attacking talisman Mikel Oyazabal will spearhead Alguacil’s charge here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met back on May 28th, Atletico Madrid picked up a 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano.
• Likewise, Simeone’s side are unbeaten in each of their previous seven La Liga showdowns against Sunday’s guests.
• On a similar note, Sociedad have not managed to claim a La Liga victory in the Spanish capital since way back in March 2013.
• Each of the last five meetings between Sunday’s opponents have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.
• Both Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad have won each of their previous four respective matchups across all competitions.

Conclusion

Two sides who laid down their own respective Champions League markers in midweek, neutrals could be treated to a thrilling affair from the Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon. Both gaining a recent reputation for their free-scoring performances since returning from September’s international break, chances could come thick and fast here in a showdown that tends to produce fireworks. With each of the last five straight La Liga meetings between Atletico and Sociedad finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Spanish capital this weekend.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Luckster