Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad Betting Tips [24 October 2021]

La Liga leaders Real Sociedad visit the home of champions Atletico Madrid on Sunday night. The visitors have 20 points from nine, putting them three points clear of their four nearest rivals. Among the chasing pack is Atletico, in fourth, who have a game in hand on their opponents. Los Rojiblancos are fresh from a breathless Champions League loss to Liverpool in midweek. Atletico had Antoine Griezmann sent off in the second half, severely weakening them against a strong Liverpool side. It was their second loss in four matches in all competitions. It also continued a poor pattern of home results, with only two wins from their last six home matches in all competitions. Atletico have a stacked attack that hasn't gelled yet, and the lack of cohesion is clear from their goalscoring record. They have only scored five goals in their four home games this season, failing to find the back of the net in two of the last four. Diego Simeone will take comfort in his side's impressive home record against Sociedad. They are unbeaten in six home matches, winning five times.

Sociedad continued their brilliant start to the campaign with two wins following the recent international break, both achieved by a 1-0 scoreline. The last five Sociedad matches have featured fewer than three goals. Sociedad away fixtures tend to be more action-packed, with three of the previous six featuring four goals or more. Attacker Mikel Oyarzabal has been one of the surprise stars of the La Liga season, scoring six goals, more than any Atletico forward. The home side will need to watch him closely. Five of the previous six meetings between these teams at all venues featured fewer than three goals. We suggest backing under 2.5 goals.