Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Sociedad are winless against Atleti in the last 7 games.

The Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain, gears up to host the LaLiga Matchweek 19 fixture featuring the home team Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid.

Real Sociedad are just two points above the relegation zone and are coming after a draw over Levante. They are led by American gaffer Pellegrino Matarazzo, who has previously managed teams like TSG Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart. They desperately need a win to climb up the La Liga points table.

A win for Atletico in the next game will spice up the title race in the Spanish top division. The Madrid-based outfit is placed third in the points table and is 5 points behind second-placed Real Madrid. They are led by Diego Simeone, who also happens to be the longest-serving manager currently in La Liga.

⚔ Sunday. Anoeta. pic.twitter.com/BPfcX3Iuhj

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) January 1, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: San Sebastian, Spain
• Stadium: Reale Arena
• Date: Monday, January 5
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)

Popularly referred to as the “Japanese Messi”, Kubo has played for Real Madrid, Mallorca, Villareal and Getafe before making a permanent move to San Sebastian with Real Sociedad. In such difficult times, Kubo must step up to help the home team clinch a crucial win. In 15 games, he has already scored 2 goals.

Marcus Llorente (Atletico)

The veteran Spanish international has been one of the most flexible players in the squad, who can easily play in midfield as well as the right back position. He has previously played for Real Madrid and Alaves before finding his new home at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. In 14 games, he has given 2 assists.

Match Facts

• Sociedad last defeated Atleti back in 2022
• Adrian Escudero from Atletico is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
• The last fixture saw Atletico winning 4-0.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico to win the match – 10/11 with bet365
• Julian Alvarez to score the first goal – 13/10 with bet365
• Real Sociedad 0-2 Atlético Madrid – 15/2 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Sociedad will miss Oskarsson, Ander Barrenetxea, and Yangel Herrera.

Atletico will miss Clement Lenglet, Jose Gimenez and Nico Gonzalez.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 162

Sociedad won: 47

Atletico won: 79

Draws: 36

Predicted Lineups

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Remiro (GK); Elustondo, Martin, Zubeldia, Gomez; Gorrotxategi; Kubo, Sucic, Marin, Guedes; Oyarzabal

Atletico predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorénte, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Barrios, González; Sorloth, Álvarez

Match Prediction

Looking at the contrasting forms of both teams, we expect the away side to clinch an easy win in the next game.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 0-2 Atletico Madrid

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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