Not the expected start for Barcelona after their home draw as Real Sociedad will host the Catalans next at Reale Arena n August 21. Will this be the first 3 points and the start for Barcelona? The game will be a difficult one for both. Read on here for our free predictions and betting tips.
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Bookmaker ratings: Prediction one: Barcelona Double Chance – 1.35.
Bookmaker ratings: Prediction two: Total Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.77.
After a poor start and losing 2 points against Rayo, Barcelona re expected to win this game; however we give the edge to Barcelona as a double chance considering Sociedad’s competitiveness.
Despite having great names at the offence, Barcelona re still suffering at the back as we witnessed the counterattacks from Rayo. we expect an open game from both sides with at least 3 goals.
Total games: 29
Real Sociedad: 5
Barcelona: 19
Draw: 5
Real Sociedad:
Real Sociedad are a very competitive team as they play every year with a fixed objective which is to grab a Champions League ticket and if not any other European ticket is a plus. Sociedad plays balanced football and is more tactical with theit manager, especially against the big teams such as Real, Atletico and Barcelona; however, despite their power, they lose many points against low-ranked teams in the La Liga throughout the season and that is the reason they stay behind the top 4 in the standings.
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Barcelona:
On the other hand, Barcelona fans expected a lot more than what the players showed at Camp Nou against Rayo ending the game with a 0-0 draw. Despite all the superstars Barcelona bought this summer as it was considered one of the best transfer windows in the history of the club. Seeing all the defensive gaps which Rayo players did not take advantage of, the defensive issue seems like a problem for Xavi, Barcelona fans expect a lot from their new manager and the team as the Catalans seek to start their season by beating Sociedad.
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Both teams need the points; however, the game might end fair and square after a big battle. We expect a draw result at the end of the match with odds of 3.66 from 22bet.
Real Sociedad will have 2 players sidelined against Barcelona. Fernandez and Rico with hamstring injuries, Merquelanz with a knee injury, and Oyarzabal with an ACL injury.
On the other hand, Barcelona’s list includes only Busquets with suspension.
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz, Merino, Zubimendi, Kubo, Silva, Mendez, Isak.
Barcelona : Ter Stegan, Araujo, Pique, Garcia, Alba, De Jong, Pedri, Kessie, Dembele, lewandowski, Fati.
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
In their last meeting, the game ended with a 0-1 result for Barcelona on April 21, 2021
Where will this game be played?
The game will be played at Reale Arena, Real Sociedad, Spain.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 22bet for Real Sociedad vs Barcelona.