Athletic Bilbao, Recent Form

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Last time out, Athletic Bilbao went away feeling content with a 2-1 away win against Espanyol  They achieved 51% possession in that match and had 12 strikes at goal, with 7 hitting the target, up against Espanyol's tally of 9 efforts at goal, 2 of which were on target.  

When it comes to attacking power Ernesto Valverde will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 7 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 6 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped.  With no goals in 4 of their last 6 matches at home, they are showing signs of a problem finding the net at their home ground.  Ernesto Valverde will be slightly concerned about his defence, after only managing 2 clean sheets in their last 6 home games.  

They've had a poor run of form at The Estadio San Mamés recently, losing 3 of their last 6 home games and managing only 1 win.  

Real Sociedad, Recent Form

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Real Sociedad have set themselves up nicely for this match by securing a 2-0 home win against Getafe in their previous league match.  In that game they had 62% possession and managed 11 attempts on goal, with 6 on target, compared to Getafe who had 6 attempts and 4 on target.  

While they have been reasonably effective at circumventing their opponents defence, scoring 5 in their last 6 games, it's largely been tit for tat with their own defence proving to be equally ineffectual, conceding 4, and leading to valuable points being dropped.   

It's been a mixed run of away form for Sociedad recently, with 2 wins and 2 defeats in their last 6 games on the road.  

With 2 goals scored in his last 6 away games for Real Sociedad, Alexander Sørloth will be looking to add more goals against Athletic Bilbao in this match.