TIPS - Athletic Bilbao VS Real Sociedad

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Athletic Bilbao currently rank 14th in the league table, with only a 3-point gap from the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to improve their position, and they are highly motivated for this match.
2. In a recent Champions League match, Gorka Guruzeta scored a goal. So far this season, he has contributed 9 goals and 1 assist across all competitions, making him the team's top scorer.
3. Robert Navarro has been in good form recently. In the last three matches, he has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists.
4. In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, Athletic Bilbao have won 5, drawn 2, and lost 3, holding the upper hand.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Neutral]:
1. In the last five matches, Athletic Bilbao scored 11 goals and conceded 13 in regular time. The team's attacking firepower is strong, but their defense has been shaky.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. Unai Egiluz, Oihan Sancet, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, and Maroan Sannadi are all sidelined due to injuries, while Inigo Lekue is suspended for this match.
2. Athletic Bilbao recently lost 3-2 to Sporting CP in the Champions League, suffering two consecutive defeats across all competitions. The team's recent form has been poor.
3. Athletic Bilbao lost both of their last two home matches, and their recent performances at home have also been relatively poor.
4. Athletic Bilbao lost 5 of their last 6 matches in AH, indicating that their recent performances have fallen short of external expectations.

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]:
1. Real Sociedad currently rank 8th in the league table. The team have been in excellent form recently, and facing Athletic Bilbao, who are struggling, Real Sociedad are determined to secure all three points, showing strong motivation.
2. Mikel Oyarzabal delivered an outstanding performance in the previous match, scoring two goals to help the team defeat Celta Vigo.
3. Brais Mendez has been performing well recently, scoring in two of the last three league matches.
4. Real Sociedad defeated RC Celta de Vigo 3-1 in their previous match, securing two consecutive victories. They have also achieved 4 wins and 3 draws in their last 7 matches, showcasing excellent form.
5. Real Sociedad won 2 and drawn 1 in their last three away matches, demonstrating strong performances on the road recently.
6. Real Sociedad won 4 of their last 5 matches in AH, indicating that their recent performances have met external expectations.

[(Real Sociedad) Neutral]:
1. In the last five matches, Real Sociedad scored 10 goals and conceded 6. The team's attacking firepower is strong, but their defense has not been entirely solid.

[(Real Sociedad) Weakness]:
1. Unai Marrero and Takefusa Kubo are both absent due to injuries, while Arsen Zakharyan is questionable for this match.

[Tips]:
Athletic Bilbao suffered two consecutive defeats in recent matches across all competitions, with their form being less than satisfactory.

The team's recent performances and results at home have also been relatively poor.

Real Sociedad, on the other hand, achieved two consecutive victories, showcasing excellent form.

The team also delivered strong performances in recent away matches.

In this home fixture, Athletic Bilbao receive limited support from the AH line.

Considering the recent form of both teams, Real Sociedad, who are in excellent form, are favored to secure a victory in this game.

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