I was fully prepared to talk about how "The juice is worth the squeeze" on the over for this match expecting to see it closer to -150. I was shocked to see big plus numbers like this. Athletic Club matches in the new year have been electric and their last six have all not only gone over 2.5 goals, but five of those six went over 3.5 and even over 4.5 goals. This is the kind of match you might want to look to ladder, but I love the 2.5 goals for a full unit.

To be honest with y'all, I'm a little bit shocked that Athletic Club are the favorites. I understand they're playing at home and that's a big deal in LaLiga, but I've been watching them in recent weeks and it's been a tough thing to witness. Athletic Club games have been exciting, but they're struggling to find results. They've conceded two or more goals in their last six matches straight, and conceded 18 goals over those matches. I don't see them stopping an in-form Sociedad from scoring.

Real Sociedad looked TERRIBLE the start of the season. I remember writing about them at the beginning season and I was throwing around the word "relegation". This team has completely come alive in the last couple months. They have won their last three matches, beating Getafe, Barcelona and Celta Vigo. Their last loss was over a month ago. Athletic Club is doing the opposite having lost four of their last five and are struggling to score. I think Real Sociedad win this outright.