Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 20 match between Real Sociedad and Barcelona and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Barcelona come to Reale Arena for the LaLiga match this coming Sunday, Real Sociedad will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Sitting top of the table, Barcelona claimed 49 points after 19 rounds, while Real Sociedad have amassed 21 points. This ranks the latter as number 11 in the LaLiga before the next round.
Team form: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona
Real Sociedad Form
Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last three games after drawing 1-1 with Atletico Madrid, beating Getafe 1-2 and drawing 2-2 with Osasuna. Real Sociedad claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the LaLiga. They also drew one and lost three, scored nine goals and conceded ten.
Barcelona Form
In their last three matches, Barcelona first beat Athletic Club 5-0, then Real Madrid by 3-2 and finally Racing Santander by 0-2. Barcelona claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in 15 goals, whilst conceding 11.
Betting facts for Real Sociedad and Barcelona
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Sociedad and Barcelona. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 7 Real Sociedad matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Real Sociedad matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Real Sociedad home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Real Sociedad home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Real Sociedad home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Barcelona have won 14 of the last 16 matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Barcelona have won 11 of the last 12 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Barcelona have won 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Barcelona have won the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Barcelona have won the last 4 away matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players in form: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona
Look no further than Goncalo Guedes, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Real Sociedad in the LaLiga, while Dani Olmo managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Barcelona in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona
Full-time result
Real Sociedad claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Barcelona won six, drew one and lost three of their last 10 games away. Barcelona are in great form with 9 wins on the bounce.
Both teams to score
Real Sociedad scored first in six of their last ten home games. Barcelona scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Real Sociedad games Barcelona have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Barcelona were able to win six of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Real Sociedad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Barcelona’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.8 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, Real Sociedad failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches. Barcelona are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 39 matches.
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