Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid have each picked up seven points so far in La Liga 2026/27. Both sides will be hoping to close in on the top four when they clash at Anoeta.

Ochieng making his mark for Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad were one of the least active Spanish clubs in the summer transfer window, but they did promote Job Ochieng from their B team. The Kenyan international was the star with a goal and two assists in his side’s 3-2 win over Elche on Monday.

That display should be enough to ensure the 23-year-old keeps his place this weekend. Pellegrino Matarazzo has the option of recalling Orri Óskarsson up front, but he may instead stick with Mikel Oyarzabal, despite the Spain international’s failure to score in five outings this season.

There are two defensive absentees. Álvaro Odriozola is dealing with a long-term injury, while Jon Martín is suspended after seeing red last time out.

Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Atlético Madrid (4-2-3-1): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Sarr, S. Gómez; Herrera, Soler; Ochieng, Sučić, Guedes; M. Oyarzabal.

Baena impressing but Atlético Madrid yet to hit top form

Striker Alexander Sørloth is the only selection doubt for Atlético Madrid. Diego Simeone handed a first start of the season to Julián Álvarez in the 2-1 defeat at Liverpool in midweek. The Argentine should continue up front in the Basque Country.

Morten Hjulmand and Ademola Lookman could earn recalls with some light rotation expected in other areas. The Atleti boss is yet to settle on his strongest lineup, with summer signings Alejandro Grimaldo and Cuti Romero competing for places in defence.

Álex Baena has been one of the standout performers for Los Rojiblancos this term. The 25-year-old has registered three goals and an assist in four league outings.

Atlético Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Romero, Hancko; Hjulmand, Barrios; Simeone, Baena, Lookman; Álvarez.

Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Real Sociedad to score over 1 goal
  • Odds: 1.54 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Atlético Madrid
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 9JMEL

Key stats:

  • Real Sociedad have scored five times across their three meetings with this opposition in 2026.
  • La Real have netted at least once in 86% of their home league games since the start of last term.
  • Atlético Madrid have conceded eight goals in their past four La Liga fixtures.

There are defensive concerns for the visitors. Grimaldo is more comfortable as a wing-back than a full-back, while Romero has only clocked up 31 minutes in La Liga. It will take more games for Simeone to find a solid and settled defensive unit.

Real Sociedad have failed to net in just one of their previous six home fixtures against Atlético Madrid. They averaged 1.55 goals per game in the league last season and are worth backing to score over 1 goal in this contest.

Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Real Sociedad to win or draw & Both teams to score
  • Odds: 2.36 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: XU5EL

With Lookman and Baena supporting Álvarez, Atleti have quality in attack. Since the start of pre-season, seven of their nine games have seen both teams score.

However, following back-to-back defeats, they will struggle to dominate. Real Sociedad have only lost twice at home since Matarazzo was appointed in December. They are worth backing to avoid defeat in a game with goals.

Verdict: Real Sociedad to score over 1 goal (1.54) — Real Sociedad 2-1 Atlético Madrid