Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Prediction | Europa League | 17/09
The encounter between Real Sociedad and Bournemouth is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 17/09, at Anoeta Stadium.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals
Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the second half
Our recommended bet is Second Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth fixture. We anticipate a more attacking second period, with both teams increasing tempo and risk. Substitutions and stretched defenses could lead to two or more goals after the break.
Key Betting Insights
Real Sociedad
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Real Sociedad's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Bournemouth
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals: 4/5
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Real Sociedad Preview
Real Sociedad is yet to feature in the Europa League, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.
Looking at Real Sociedad's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 51
Wins: 19
Draws: 16
Losses: 16
Goals Scored: 81 (Avg. 1.59)
Goals Conceded: 76 (Avg. 1.49)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Real Sociedad
Goals Scored:81
Goals Conceded:79
Average Goals Scored:1.56
Average Goals Conceded:1.52
Wins:19
Goal Difference:2
Date
Game
Result
17/09
Real Sociedad
1 - 2
Bournemouth
L
13/09
Real Sociedad
0 - 3
Atlético Madrid
L
07/09
Elche CF
2 - 3
Real Sociedad
W
03/09
Real Sociedad
0 - 0
Celta de Vigo
D
29/08
Real Sociedad
2 - 1
Espanyol
W
Real Sociedad to win the match: 9/4
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Bournemouth Preview
On the other hand, Bournemouth is yet to play a match in the Europa League, making this their first appearance in the competition.
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 45
Wins: 14
Draws: 22
Losses: 9
Goals Scored: 71 (Avg. 1.58)
Goals Conceded: 66 (Avg. 1.47)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bournemouth
Goals Scored:71
Goals Conceded:66
Average Goals Scored:1.58
Average Goals Conceded:1.47
Wins:14
Goal Difference:5
Date
Game
Result
17/09
Real Sociedad
1 - 2
Bournemouth
W
12/09
Bournemouth
2 - 2
Brentford
D
08/09
Bournemouth
4 - 0
Lincoln City
W
05/09
Newcastle United
2 - 2
Bournemouth
D
29/08
Bournemouth
1 - 1
Everton
D
Bournemouth to win the match: 5/4
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Statistical Insights for Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics
Team Form
Real Sociedad
Europe - Europa League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
W
L
1.4
Home
L
D
W
L
D
1
Away
W
L
L
D
D
1
Bournemouth
Europe - Europa League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
D
D
1.8
Home
D
W
D
D
W
1.8
Away
D
L
D
W
W
1.6
Home Win
12/5
29.41%
Draw
11/4
27.03%
Favourite
Away Win
21/20
48.78%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Real Sociedad
6
last 5 matches
Bournemouth
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bournemouth scored +83% more goals than Real Sociedad in the last 5 matches.
Real Sociedad and Bournemouth goals scored count, last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
0
Elche CF
3
Celta de Vigo
0
Espanyol
2
Real Madrid
1
2
Real Sociedad
2
Brentford
4
Lincoln City
2
Newcastle United
1
Everton
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Real Sociedad
10
last 5 matches
Bournemouth
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Real Sociedad conceded +67% more goals than Bournemouth in the last 5 matches.
Real Sociedad and Bournemouth goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
3
Elche CF
2
Celta de Vigo
0
Espanyol
1
Real Madrid
4
1
Real Sociedad
2
Brentford
0
Lincoln City
2
Newcastle United
1
Everton
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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