Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid: match statistics
Atlético Madrid demonstrates significantly better form than Real Sociedad, sitting 3rd in the table with 11 wins this season, while the hosts languish in 16th place with just 4 victories. Form over the last 5 matches clearly favors the visitors (2.4 points per game vs 1.4 for the hosts), and their run of four consecutive wins attests to excellent disposition. Real Sociedad holds a negative goal difference at home (-1) and has suffered defeats in 50% of their home fixtures, posing a serious concern. Atlético maintains a solid average of 1.22 goals per away match while conceding just 1 on average, giving them the edge in both phases of play. xG statistics also favor the visitors, who are more clinical in finishing, which, combined with current form, makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Real Sociedad played against Atlético Madrid in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Real Sociedad has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Atlético Madrid has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Real Sociedad scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.47. Atlético Madrid scores 1.83 and allows 0.89. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Real Sociedad's games and 56% of Atlético Madrid's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 44%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlético Madrid has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.55 per game. Real Sociedad takes 13.7 shots per game, while Atlético Madrid takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Real Sociedad leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Madrid leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Real Sociedad's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Atlético Madrid, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Atlético Madrid demonstrates significantly better form than Real Sociedad, sitting 3rd in the table with 11 wins this season, while the hosts languish in 16th place with just 4 victories. Form over the last 5 matches clearly favors the visitors (2.4 points per game vs 1.4 for the hosts), and their run of four consecutive wins attests to excellent disposition. Real Sociedad holds a negative goal difference at home (-1) and has suffered defeats in 50% of their home fixtures, posing a serious concern. Atlético maintains a solid average of 1.22 goals per away match while conceding just 1 on average, giving them the edge in both phases of play. xG statistics also favor the visitors, who are more clinical in finishing, which, combined with current form, makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Real Sociedad | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Atlético Madrid is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Real Sociedad · 1.8 pts / game - Atlético Madrid
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Atlético Madrid is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Real Sociedad · 1.83 goals / game - Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid is 65% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - Real Sociedad · 0.89 goals / game - Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Atlético Madrid keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Atlético Madrid scores in 94% of games (17 of 18 meczów), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Real Sociedad
Over / Under - Atlético Madrid
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Atlético Madrid is 89% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / game - Real Sociedad · 1.78 pts / game - Atlético Madrid
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Atlético Madrid - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Real Sociedad
Atlético Madrid
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Real Sociedad | Liga | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 52% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 27% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 68% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid?
The La Liga match finished Real Sociedad 1:1 Atlético Madrid. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid?
Real Sociedad score 1.24 goals per game on average and Atlético Madrid 1.83. The La Liga average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Real Sociedad's matches and 56% of Atlético Madrid's.
What form are Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid in?
Over the last 5 games Real Sociedad have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Atlético Madrid 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.