Real Sociedad vs BournemouthPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Real Sociedad arrive at the Anoeta after the 3-2 won at Elche. Before that came the 0-0 at home with Celta Vigo and the 2-1 at home over Espanyol; further back two away defeats, the 1-4 at Real Madrid and the 0-1 at Real Betis. Bournemouth have won one of their last five, the 4-0 at home over Lincoln in the most recent outing. Before it came two draws, the 2-2 at Newcastle and the 1-1 at home with Everton, and further back two 1-2 defeats, the first at Manchester City and the second at FSV Mainz 05. The two previous meetings were both played at Bournemouth: in August 2025 it finished 1-1, while in July 2022 Real Sociedad won 2-1. The competition has only just started, so there is no goal average yet and no table position built on the pitch. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.