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The statistical model gives Real Sociedad a 38% probability to beat AFC Bournemouth, with the draw at 28% and a AFC Bournemouth win at 34%.
The model estimates a 52% probability of fewer than 2.5 goals in Real Sociedad vs AFC Bournemouth.
The model puts the probability that both Real Sociedad and AFC Bournemouth score at 50%.
Real Sociedad vs AFC Bournemouth kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 19:00.
Extratips Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs AFC Bournemouth
Welcome to Extratips and a tasty Europa League clash. Real Sociedad host AFC Bournemouth at Anoeta Stadium on 17 September, 19:00 local time, as both sides kick off their league phase campaigns.
Both teams start from zero points in the Europa League table, so motivation is sky-high. Recent form shows La Real mixing solid home wins with some heavy away losses, while Bournemouth arrive after a run of tight Premier League draws and a big cup victory.
Bookmakers see a balanced game: Home win around 2.6100, Draw near 3.5000, Away win about 2.5000. BTTS Yes is favoured at 1.6100, and Over 2.5 goals sits close to 1.7100, hinting at goals but not a blowout.
Head-to-head, Real Sociedad hold a slight edge from friendlies, with one win and two draws, including a recent 0-0 that showed how cagey this matchup can be. Our model leans toward a narrow home victory, both teams on the scoresheet, and a scoreline that stays under three goals overall.
Expect a tight European night, with La Real looking to make Anoeta count and Bournemouth aiming to prove they belong on this stage.
Real Sociedad vs AFC Bournemouth Predictions & Analysis
Our prediction model gives Real Sociedad a 38% win probability, AFC Bournemouth 34%, and the draw 28%.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
BTTS leans toward 'Yes' at 50%, suggesting both teams are expected to score.
Goals Prediction
Goal expectations lean toward Under 2.5 at 52%, indicating a lower-scoring affair is expected.
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Our picks
Lost1x22.6100
Real Sociedad to win at Anoeta.
Our model makes Real Sociedad slight favourites here, giving the Home win a 40.4% probability, ahead of 32.1% for Bournemouth and 27.5% for the draw. Playing at Anoeta in front of a noisy European crowd should lift La Real, who have shown they can beat Bournemouth in friendlies, with one win and two draws in three meetings. Recent form is mixed, with narrow wins over Espanyol and a draw against Celta, but Bournemouth’s away record from last season and early Premier League games shows they often struggle to turn balanced matches into wins. Odds around 2.6100 for the home side suggest the market still sees this as tight, yet slightly tilting toward Real Sociedad’s home edge and Europa League experience.
WonBoth Teams To Score1.6100
Both teams to score: Yes.
Our model rates BTTS Yes at 50.0%, exactly level with No but still the top outcome for this market. Bournemouth’s recent games in the Premier League and cups have been full of goals, including 2-2 and 1-1 draws and a 4-0 cup win, showing they can create chances even away. Real Sociedad’s latest La Liga run includes a 2-1 win over Espanyol and heavy defeats to Real Madrid and Betis, pointing to a defence that can be opened but an attack that still carries threat. The bookmaker price of 1.6100 for BTTS Yes underlines expectations of both sides finding the net, and that fits a scenario where La Real edge a lively contest but do not keep a clean sheet.
LostOver/Under2.0800
Under 2.5 total goals.
Despite the goal-friendly odds on Over, our model leans the other way and gives Under 2.5 a 52.0% probability, slightly higher than the 48.0% for Over 2.5. The recent head-to-head record between these clubs in friendlies is tight and low scoring, with results of 1-2, 1-1, and 0-0 pointing to cautious battles where chances are limited. Real Sociedad’s last five also include a 0-0 against Celta and a 1-0 defeat to Betis, while Bournemouth have played several 1-1 draws in the league, suggesting controlled games rather than shootouts. With Under 2.5 around 2.0800, this lines up with a tense Europa League opener where Real Sociedad edge it 2-0 or 1-0, both teams still capable of scoring but the match staying below three goals.
Our picks
Accumulator odds
Total Odds
8.74
Potential Winnings
$387.02
Real Sociedad to win at Anoeta.
1x2 / Home
Both teams to score: Yes.
Both Teams To Score / Yes
Under 2.5 total goals.
Over/Under / Under 2.5
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*Odds available at time of writing.
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Value Pick
@ 3.35 Fair odd 3.15 · 10bet
Value pick - the model rates this outcome more likely than the bookmaker.
Stake
0.71
Full Time Result
38%
Home
Fair odd 2.61
28%
Draw
Fair odd 3.59
34%
Away
Fair odd 2.95
Over 1.5 Goals
Over 71%
Under 29%
Over 2.5 Goals
Over 48%
Under 52%
Over 3.5 Goals
Over 28%
Under 72%
Both Teams To Score
Yes 50%
No 50%
First Half Winner
32%
Home
41%
Draw
26%
Away
Half Time / Full Time
HT \ FT
Home
Draw
Away
Home
25%
6%
2%
Draw
14%
14%
12%
Away
2%
6%
18%
Correct Score
Home goals (rows) × Away goals (columns)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
9.5
9.8
5.4
2.3
1
9.6
11.7
7.1
3.0
2
6.0
8.0
5.1
2.1
3
3.1
3.6
2.4
1.2
4
5
6
7
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 5:0 | 3 | W | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 4:0 | 3 | W | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 4:1 | 3 | W | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 4:1 | 3 | W | |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3:0 | 3 | W | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3:1 | 3 | W | |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2:0 | 3 | W | |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2:0 | 3 | W | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2:0 | 3 | W | |
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2:1 | 3 | W | |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2:1 | 3 | W | |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2:1 | 3 | W | |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2:1 | 3 | W | |
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1:0 | 3 | W | |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1:0 | 3 | W | |
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1:0 | 3 | W | |
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 | D | |
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 | D | |
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 | D | |
| 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 | D | |
| 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 | L | |
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 | L | |
| 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 | L | |
| 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 | L | |
| 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 | L | |
| 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 | L | |
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 | L | |
| 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 1:3 | 0 | L | |
| 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0:2 | 0 | L | |
| 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0:2 | 0 | L | |
| 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0:2 | 0 | L | |
| 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 1:4 | 0 | L | |
| 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 1:4 | 0 | L | |
| 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0:3 | 0 | L | |
| 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0:4 | 0 | L | |
| 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0:5 | 0 | L |
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