Real Sociedad vs Barcelona: Predictions and Betting Tips

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad is now in fifth position with six points less than Sevilla, which lies close behind in fourth. It looks difficult for Sociedad to take the position to Sevilla because the Andalusian team is in a superior level and they have a good cushion of points.

Real Sociedad appears in this game after losing against Granada, maybe that last result can affect their confidence for this battle.

Barcelona

After their elimination from the Champions League, Barcelona is now totally focused on getting closer to Atletico, which has been losing a lot of points in their last matches, and in the final of La Copa del Rey that they have still to compete.

Barcelona is the third best away team up to now in La Liga, with one less game than Real Madrid and Atletico. 

Key Stats

• Four of the last five games of Real Sociedad has finished with under 2.5 total goals
• Eight consecutive away wins for Barcelona
• Five consecutive home games without losing for Real Sociedad
• Barcelona has only conceded nine goals in 13 matches as visitor

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Predictions

We think that the devil is in the detail and this will make all the difference in this game. A priori Barça will have the control of the ball, but Real is also a team with a good touch, so we think that this will be a game with few scoring chances but if anyone can score it will be the decider and the game could end with under 2.5 total goals.

Following their last few games, we think Barcelona is favoured ever so slightly and ,of course, they have Leo Messi  which means that the game could change course whenever he chooses