Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Prediction: 10/11/2024

Real Sociedad will host Barcelona at Reale Arena this Sunday in a La Liga showdown.

Real Sociedad
Current Form: L-D-W-W-L-W

Real Sociedad comes into this match after a solid 2-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. In that game, they held 45% possession and had 9 shots on goal, 3 of which were on target. Takefusa Kubo scored in the 34th minute, followed by Mikel Oyarzabal in the 68th. Sevilla, meanwhile, managed 8 shots but none were on target.

Under the guidance of Imanol Alguacil, Real Sociedad has scored 7 goals in their last six matches, conceding 6. However, they haven’t managed a victory against Barcelona in their previous two league encounters and are also winless at home in their last two league games.

 

Barcelona
Current Form: W-W-W-W-W-W

Barcelona heads into this clash on the back of a 5-2 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade. In that game, they dominated with 70% possession and fired 21 shots, 9 of which were on target. Iñigo Martínez, Robert Lewandowski (twice), Raphinha, and Fermín López scored for Barcelona. Red Star had 4 attempts, with Silas Katompa Mvumpa and Felício Milson getting on the scoresheet.

Barcelona’s offense has been prolific, netting an impressive 23 goals in their last six matches, averaging 3.83 goals per game. Additionally, Barcelona has an outstanding record in away games against Real Sociedad, remaining unbeaten in their last 8 league visits, and has avoided defeat in their last two away league matches.

 

Head-to-Head
Over their last six meetings dating back to April 21, 2022, Barcelona has dominated with 5 wins, while Real Sociedad has only won once, and there have been no draws. Across these encounters, Barcelona has outscored Real Sociedad 10-3, averaging 2.17 goals per game.

Their last league meeting was on May 13, 2024, where Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 2-0. Barcelona had 57% possession, taking 14 shots, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scoring. Real Sociedad managed 10 shots, with 3 on target. The match was officiated by Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.

Team News: Real Sociedad
Coach Imanol Alguacil has nearly a full squad available, with only Hamari Traoré sidelined due to a cruciate ligament tear. Real Sociedad is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, J. López Carballo, Martín Zubimendi, Luka Sucic, Takefusa Kubo, Brais Méndez, Sergio Gomez, and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Team News: Barcelona
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will be missing several key players due to injuries, including Eric García, Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres, Andreas Christensen, Marc-André ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal. Barcelona is likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Iñaki Peña, Héctor Fort, Íñigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsí, Álex Balde, Marc Casado, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski.

 

Prediction

Real Sociedad may be able to break through Barcelona’s defense, but one goal is unlikely to be enough. We predict a close match, with Barcelona ultimately winning 2-1. Our expert partners suggest betting on under 3.5 goals for this game.