Real Sociedad VS Atletico Madrid

Looking at the current standings in La Liga, both Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid are on 7 points, yet they've had quite different recent runs. Real Sociedad, sitting 9th in the league after 5 rounds, has shown an inconsistent performance. They've scored 6 goals and conceded 8, indicating a lack of stability in both offense and defense. The season started poorly for them, suffering defeats against Real Betis and Real Madrid in the first two games. However, they managed to turn things around. In the following matches, they defeated RCD Espanyol and Elche and drew with Celta de Vigo. With no losses in their last three games and 7 points in the bag, their form is clearly on the upswing. On the other hand, Atlético Madrid, ranked 7th after 4 rounds, has a slightly better overall offensive - defensive record. They've scored 7 goals and conceded 6, with a goal difference of +1. The start of the season was promising for them, as they defeated Málaga and Sevilla and drew with Villarreal, showing good competitiveness. But recently, their form has taken a nosedive. In the last league game, they suffered a heavy 0 - 3 defeat away to Athletic Bilbao. Considering these factors, Real Sociedad's improving form could give them an edge in this encounter, while Atlético Madrid will be eager to bounce back from their recent setback.