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
Key match information
Real Sociedad played Atlético Madrid in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Real Sociedad: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Atlético Madrid: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Real Sociedad scores 1.24 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Atlético Madrid scores 1.83 and concedes 0.89. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Real Sociedad 76%, Atlético Madrid 56%. Over 2.5: Real Sociedad 53%, Atlético Madrid 44%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Atlético Madrid has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.55. Real Sociedad: 13.7 shots per match, Atlético Madrid: 13.0.
Match halves
Real Sociedad: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.82. Atlético Madrid: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Real Sociedad: 46-60 (7 goals). Atlético Madrid: 0-15 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Atlético Madrid is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Real Sociedad · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.24 goals / match - Real Sociedad · 1.83 goals / match - Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid is 65% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - Real Sociedad · 0.89 goals / match - Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Atlético Madrid keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
Atlético Madrid scores in 94% of matches (17 of 18 matches), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Real Sociedad
Over / Under - Atlético Madrid
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Real Sociedad · 1.78 pts / match - Atlético Madrid
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Atlético Madrid - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Real Sociedad
Atlético Madrid
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.