Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona: Barcelona aims to secure a fifth consecutive La Liga win as they return to league action on Sunday night, facing Real Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium.
This season, under Hansi Flick’s leadership, Barcelona has emerged as the dominant force in Spain’s top tier.
They currently hold a nine-point lead over their nearest rival, Real Madrid, at the top of the table, showcasing an impressive consistency that has set them apart from other teams.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad has struggled to make a similar impact this season, sitting 11th in the standings.
The Basque side’s campaign has fallen short of expectations, and they’ll be looking to turn things around with a strong showing against the league leaders.
This matchup presents an opportunity for Barcelona to continue their momentum, while Real Sociedad seeks a potential upset to revive their season.
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Match Preview – Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona (10 Nov 2024, 9:00 PM WAT)
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona present a compelling matchup in La Liga.
Statistically, Barcelona dominates with an impressive 80% recent form, scoring 17 goals in their last five matches compared to Real Sociedad’s 7 goals at 67% form.
Barcelona’s attack effectiveness stands at 100%, while Sociedad’s is only 54%, highlighting a significant disparity in offensive capabilities.
In terms of strategy, Barcelona has shown a consistent attacking approach, averaging 3.4 goals per match, whereas Real Sociedad struggles defensively, with a 77% defense effectiveness.
Historical encounters favor Barcelona, who has won 6 out of the last 10 meetings, including two recent victories this season.
This trend could psychologically impact Real Sociedad, who may feel the pressure against a formidable opponent.
Stay tuned as Sports Buddy dives into the crucial dynamics set to shape this matchup.
Key Team News
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad heads into their next fixture with several key players sidelined, including Nayef Aguerd, Ander Barrenetxea, Benat Turrientes, Pablo Marin, Hamari Traore, and Arsen Zakharyan.
This injury list presents head coach Imanol Alguacil with the challenge of reshuffling his lineup.
Alguacil is expected to make adjustments from the squad that started against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, with Brais Mendez and Aritz Elustondo likely to be brought into the starting XI.
Mikel Oyarzabal is set to take up a central role in the attack, while Martin Zubimendi is poised to anchor the midfield.
Zubimendi’s consistent performances have not only made him indispensable to Real Sociedad but also attracted the interest of several top European clubs looking to secure his signature.
Barcelona
Barcelona continues to manage Gavi’s playing time carefully as he works his way back from a long-standing knee injury, so the young midfielder is once again expected to be used as a substitute in this weekend’s La Liga clash.
Head coach Hansi Flick is likely to make a few adjustments from the lineup that began against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.
Alejandro Balde is set to reclaim his spot at left-back, while Dani Olmo is expected to be in the starting XI.
Frenkie de Jong, who played in the midweek European game, should keep his place in central midfield.
Pau Cubarsi, despite sustaining a cut to his face in the last outing, is anticipated to feature if deemed fully fit.
Should Cubarsi be ready, Barcelona’s injury list remains significant. Key players like Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be unavailable for this weekend’s fixture.
Possible Lineups – Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona
Real Sociedad
Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Elustondo, J Lopez; Mendez, Zubimendi, Sucic; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Gomez
Barcelona
Pena (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Head-to-Head – Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona
• 13 May 2024 – La Liga Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad
• 04 Nov 2023 – La Liga Real Sociedad 0-1 Barcelona
• 20 May 2023 – La Liga Barcelona 1-2 Real Sociedad
• 25 Jan 2023 – Copa del Rey Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad
• 21 Aug 2022 – La Liga Real Sociedad 1-4 Barcelona
Current Form – Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona
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Where To Watch Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona
You can watch Manchester City Vs Southampton on all these TV channels:
- SuperSport GOtv LaLiga
- StarTimes App
- SuperSport LaLiga Nigeria
- DStv Now
- SuperSport Maximo 3
- SuperSport Maximo
- Startimes Sports Premium
- Canal+ Sport 3
- SuperSport LaLiga
Predicted Winner – Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona
FC Barcelona enters this matchup as the strong favorite, with a commanding 56% chance of securing the win.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, faces a challenging task, holding only a 23% likelihood of pulling off an upset.
The odds of the game ending in a draw sit at 21%, suggesting that while a Barcelona victory is expected, there remains a slim margin for surprises in this contest.
