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Round
League Stage - 1
Venue
Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastian
Referee
Pawel Raczkowski
Form

Recent form

Real Sociedad
78Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +9 goal difference

Bournemouth
72Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +3 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
BTTS Yes + Real Sociedad or Draw

BetGenius backs BTTS Yes + Real Sociedad or Draw (Combo Bet) at 68% confidence — a solid call.

68%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Real Sociedad open their UEFA Europa League league stage campaign welcoming Bournemouth to the Reale Arena. The Spanish side enter this continental fixture having secured a 3-2 away victory against Elche in their most recent outing, alongside a 2-1 home victory over Espanyol and a goalless draw with Celta Vigo in their recent run of fixtures.

Bournemouth arrive in San Sebastian on a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions, which includes a 4-0 cup win over Lincoln and consecutive 2-2 draws against Newcastle and Brentford. The Cherries have displayed consistent attacking output, finding the net in each of their last five matches, though defensive concessions have also been regular.

With both sides showing potency in attack and occasional vulnerabilities at the back, this European encounter sets up an open tactical contest where both teams will look to make an early statement in the group stage.

Availability

Team news

Real Sociedad

  • J. AramburuLeg Injury
  • L. BeitiaAnkle Injury
  • A. OdriozolaKnee Injury
  • Y. HerreraCalf Injury

Bournemouth

  • J. AraujoThigh Injury
  • A. ScottThigh Injury
  • A. TothMuscle Injury
  • E. J. KroupiFoot Injury
  • V. MilosavljevicLacking Match Fitness
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Real Sociedad at homeBournemouth away
4
Played
3
2-1-1
W-D-L
0-1-2
1.3
Scored /game
1.3
1.5
Conceded /game
3
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
60%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%

Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Real Sociedad at home plus Bournemouth away).

Players

Key players this season

Real Sociedad

  • Sergio Gómez3G
  • Mikel Oyarzabal3A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
1BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+89
2Bayer LeverkusenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+89
3BournemouthPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+79
4Ferencvarosi TCPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+69
5Olympiakos PiraeusPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+39
6Union St. GilloisePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+77
11Omonia NicosiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+16
12LyonPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3-16
13RennesPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+15
14Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+54
15Crystal PalacePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+34
16Sparta PrahaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+24
17Levski SofiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)304
History

Head-to-head

1
Real Sociedad
1
Draws
0
Bournemouth

Real Sociedad have won 1 of the last 2 meetings.

  • 2025-08-09Bournemouth1-1Real Sociedad
  • 2022-07-30Bournemouth1-2Real Sociedad
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Our record in UEFA Europa League

60%59 won from 98 settled predictions (1 void)

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

3 published markets

FeaturedLOST
Combo Bet
BTTS Yes + Real Sociedad or Draw
68%
Both must land · no better than

Yes — 68% confidence

Bournemouth have scored in all five of their previous competitive matches, generating 10 goals across that period while also conceding in four of those five games. Real Sociedad have found the net five times in their last three outings, including three goals away at Elche, but have also conceded in four of their last five fixtures. Given Bournemouth's aggressive forward play and Sociedad's ability to create chances at home, both teams have clear avenues to the scoresheet.

Real Sociedad or Draw — 72% confidence

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last two home fixtures, recording a 2-1 win over Espanyol and a 0-0 draw against Celta Vigo. Bournemouth face a challenging trip with a substantial list of unavailabilities including A. Adli, J. Araujo, and T. Adams. The home advantage in European competition combined with the visitors squad depth challenges gives Sociedad a solid foundation to secure at least a point.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetLOST
Double Chance
Real Sociedad or Draw
72%
Confidence

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last two home fixtures, recording a 2-1 win over Espanyol and a 0-0 draw against Celta Vigo. Bournemouth face a challenging trip with a substantial list of unavailabilities including A. Adli, J. Araujo, and T. Adams. The home advantage in European competition combined with the visitors squad depth challenges gives Sociedad a solid foundation to secure at least a point.

Combo BetWON
Both Teams to Score
Yes
68%
Confidence

Bournemouth have scored in all five of their previous competitive matches, generating 10 goals across that period while also conceding in four of those five games. Real Sociedad have found the net five times in their last three outings, including three goals away at Elche, but have also conceded in four of their last five fixtures. Given Bournemouth's aggressive forward play and Sociedad's ability to create chances at home, both teams have clear avenues to the scoresheet.

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