Match analysis
WorldUEFA Europa League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this UEFA Europa League fixture.
Real Sociedad were beaten 2-1 at home by Bournemouth on Thursday 17 September (UEFA Europa League). Bournemouth went in 2-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. On the numbers, Real Sociedad saw more of the ball (54%), while the shot count was 16 for Real Sociedad and 11 for Bournemouth.
For Real Sociedad, Sergio Gómez (57') was on target. The goals for Bournemouth came from Justin Kluivert (11') and Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha (20').
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Real SociedadHome | Rating | BournemouthAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,500 | Overall | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Match venue | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away | 1,500 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,500 | Attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away defence | 1,500 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,500 | Goal environment | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Close games | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Winning margin | 1,500 |
Match venue compares Real Sociedad at home with Bournemouth away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
The head-to-head covers three games since July 2022, and Real Sociedad have won one, Bournemouth have taken one and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth prediction page.