The Matchday 26 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Real Sociedad will take place on March 2 at the Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys. Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans played their last match in the Canary Islands, where they defeated Las Palmas 2-0. As a result, the club's winning streak in the championship has extended to five matches, with a goal difference of 15:2 during this period. The team managed to maintain their top position in the league standings. However, their competitors also avoided any slip-ups: Real is second due to an inferior goal difference, and Atletico is just one point behind.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of Barcelona's last 8 La Liga matches.
- The club's uncompromising home streak in La Liga stands at 17 matches (14 wins and 3 losses).
- The Catalans have not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 home games in the championship.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Alex Balde – Marc Casado, Pedri, Fermin Lopez – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and midfielder Marc Bernal are unavailable.
Real Sociedad
The San Sebastian side has gone eight consecutive La Liga matches without a draw. In this series, the team has secured three wins and suffered five losses. In their last La Liga game, the Basques hosted Leganes and defeated the opponent 3-0. This was their third big win in the current championship. The club is only in ninth place but is just one point away from the European competition zone.
- At least one team failed to score in 14 of Real Sociedad's last 16 La Liga matches.
- Exactly three goals have been scored in the Basques' last five league matches.
- The San Sebastian side has not scored in the second half in 8 of their last 11 away La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1)
Alejandro Remiro – Nayef Aguerd, Aritz Elustondo, Javi Lopez, Jon Aramburu – Martin Zubimendi – Pablo Marin Tejada, Arsen Zakharyan, Takefusa Kubo, Sergio Gomez – Orri Oskarsson.
Defender Nayef Aguerd, along with forwards Takefusa Kubo and Sheraldo Becker, are out due to suspension, while defender Jon Pacheco and midfielder Arsen Zakharyan are sidelined with injuries.
Referee
Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
Matches – 13 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 5;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 31%.
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad: Match Prediction
The Basques are struggling this season. The team is facing stability issues, scoring few goals, and dropping many points away from home. Notably, in their last four away league matches, the club has not gained a single point and has scored just one goal. Additionally, 34 points is Real Sociedad's worst result after 25 La Liga games in the last seven years.
As for Barcelona, it's clear that the team's rough patch is behind them. Notably, the Catalans have won 14 of their last 17 home matches in La Liga. Additionally, the club has a strong record against the San Sebastian side. In the previous 16 head-to-head meetings in La Liga, the Catalans have claimed 13 victories, with one draw and only two wins for Real Sociedad. At their home ground, Barcelona has defeated this opponent in 25 of the last 26 league encounters, with a margin of two or more goals in 15 of those matches.
My prediction – Barcelona with a handicap (-1.5)
