Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Predictions

Barcelona are expected to win this game, Real Sociedad are however expected to score one on the counter, seeing Barca’s shaky defense after the injury of Pau Cubarsi. 

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Reale Arena, San Sabastian

Date: Sunday, 10^th November 2024

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

• Barcelona will attempt to post a fifth straight victory in La Liga when they resume their domestic campaign with a clash against Real Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium on Sunday night.
• Hansi Flick's side have been the standout team in Spain's top flight this term, currently sitting nine points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table, while Real Sociedad are in 11th, with the Basque outfit underwhelming so far in 2024-25.

Head-to-head:

• Real Sociedad have won 6 of their last 42 meetings between the two teams.
• Barcelona have recorded 29 victories
• The remaining 7 clashes ended in draws.
• Barcelona kept clean sheets in 4 of their last 6 encounters.

Form:

• Real Sociedad in the league: W-D-W-L-W
• Real Sociedad in all competitions: W-W-L-W-L
• Barcelona in the League: L-W-W-W-W
• Barcelona in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Real Sociedad have no injuries, but only one injury to worry about. Right-back Hamari Traore, who has been out since September for his Cruciate ligament tear, will be missing from action till May next year.
• Barcelona continue to have a long list of injuries: Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ronald Araujo were already missing. Now Pau Cubarsi, who got kicked brutally in his face during the last UEFA Champions League game is also doubtful.

Player(s) to watch:

• Takefusa Kubo has three goals in the league, including one in the last game against Sevilla FC. He will aim to net one against Barca too, to make headlines again. He is one of the key hopes for Imanol Alguacil.
• Raphinha is having a different ball game under the new head Hansi Flick. This season, he captains FC Barcelona and scores a goal in every other game. He has a total of seven goals and eight assists already in La Liga 2024-25. In the Champions League too, he has five goals and two assists in four games.