No previous meetings between these teams.
Player stats will appear once the competition begins.
Real Sociedad- Álvaro Odriozola
AFC Bournemouth- Amine Adli
- Julián Araujo
- Veljko Milosavljevic
- Junior Kroupi
Previous lineup is not available.
Two of the leakiest defences left in the competition go head to head at the Reale Arena, and our Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth predictions are all about goals.
Anthony Eadson has his best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Europa League tie below, with an 8pm UK kick-off.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is all about goals between two leaky defences.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Over 3.5 goals | 15/8 (Betfair) | This pits two of the leakiest defences left in the competition against each other, with Real Sociedad conceding 11 in six La Liga games and Bournemouth shipping seven in four. Both sides carry attacking threat but neither can keep the back door shut, so an open, high-scoring night looks likely. At 15/8, over 3.5 goals is the value play in a game set up for goals. |
| Correct score 2-2 | 12/1 (Matchbook) | With both defences leaking freely and both attacks capable of scoring, a high-scoring draw is a live outcome in an evenly matched tie. Neither side has looked convincing at the back this season, and a 2-2 captures the end-to-end feel the numbers point to. At 12/1 the correct score offers a generous price on a genuinely plausible result. |
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How Real Sociedad go into the game
Real Sociedad were beaten 3-0 at home by Atletico Madrid in La Liga last time out, a chastening afternoon. There is a point to prove on their European return.
Dangerous on their day but out of sorts, Sociedad need a response in front of their own fans.
How Bournemouth go into the game
Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Brentford in the Premier League last time out. They travel to Spain in decent order for their European adventure.
Quick and dangerous on the counter, Bournemouth carry a real threat and travel as marginal favourites.
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth head-to-head
Real Sociedad and Bournemouth have not met in recent record.
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3.5 goals | 15/8 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Two of the leakiest defences left in the competition. |
| Correct score 2-2 | 12/1 | ⭐⭐ | A plausible high-scoring draw. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Neither side can keep it tight. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/11 | ⭐⭐ | Goals have flowed in both teams’ games. |
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth score prediction
Both defences have been leaking badly and this has the makings of an open, high-scoring night at the Reale Arena. Score prediction: Real Sociedad 2-2 Bournemouth.
