Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
There will be fireworks when Real Sociedad and Athletic Club square off against each other in the Basque derby at Reale Arena. La Real have been producing fine displays in La Liga of late, with the team beating Getafe 4-3 at home, while defeating Valencia 1-0 on the road and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Imanol Alguacil has a full squad to choose from except for David Silva and Martin Merquelanz, who remain in the recovery room.
Meanwhile, the Lions dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with Getafe, but it has to be noted that Oihan Sancet was sent off on the stroke of half-time. The 23-year-old midfielder is banned for the Basque derby, while both Peru Nolaskoain and Nico Williams are sidelined with injuries. Anyhow, under 2.5 goals betting option should be considered as both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the local derby.
Highlighted Player (Iñaki Williams):
Inaki Williams is one of the most talented Spanish players. The pacey winger, who plays as a centre-forward as well, started his senior career at Basconia, scoring seven goals in 18 appearances for the club. In 2014 he moved to Athletic Bilbao, but he played for the reserve team at the beginning.
Inaki impressed in the 2014/2015 season with Athletic Bilbao B and, as a result, he was given a chance to prove his worth in the Spanish top flight with the first team. The Spanish footballer made his La liga debut on December 6, 2014, replacing injured attacker Aritz Aduriz in a 1-0 loss to Cordoba.
Inaki Williams represented Spain at the 2017 U21 European Championship in Poland and he played 20 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the final of the tournament. Speaking of the senior squad, the Athletic Bilbao footballer made his Spain debut in a 3-1 victory over Bosnia on May 29, 2016. Inaki Williams was born in Bilbao on June 15, 1994.
Highlighted Team (Real Sociedad):
Real Sociedad is as Bask football club from San Sebastian. The club is playing in the La Liga since 2010 after the club got relegated to the Segunda Division. Currently the club hosts its home games in the Anoeta Stadium which holds a capacity of 32 2000 seats.
Real Sociedad was founded on 17th of September 1909 as Sociedad de Futbol and was originally founded by English immigrants. Real Sociedad was one of the founders of the highest Spanish football division.
Starting from 1939 Sociedad de Futbol changed its name to Real Socidedad. Real Sociedad had the most success in the eighties where the club managed to win the title twice.Famous players that played for Real Sociedad are: Arteta, Beguiristain, Xabi Alonso and Griezmann.