The Matchday 26 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Real Sociedad will take place on March 2 at the Olympic Stadium named after Lluis 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 grown to five matches, with a goal difference of 15:2 during this period. The team managed to retain the top spot in the standings. However, their competitors also avoided losses: Real is second due to a worse goal difference, and Atletico is only one point behind.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of Barcelona's last 8 matches in La Liga.
- The club's uncompromising home series 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-Andre ter Stegen and midfielder Marc Bernal are unavailable.
Real Sociedad
The San Sebastian team has gone eight consecutive La Liga matches without a draw. In this series, the team has won three times and lost five times. In their last La Liga match, the Basques hosted Leganes and defeated them 3-0. This was their third major victory in the current championship. The club is only in ninth position 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 championship matches.
- The San Sebastian team 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 and forwards Takefusa Kubo and Sheraldo Becker are unavailable due to suspension, while defender Jon Pacheco and midfielder Arsen Zakharyan are out due to injuries.
Referee
Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
Matches – 13 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
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 faces stability issues, scores few goals, and loses many points on the road. Notably, in their last four away matches in the championship, the club has not earned a single point and has scored only one goal. Additionally, 34 points is Real Sociedad's worst result after 25 games in La Liga over the past seven years.
As for Barcelona, it is evident that the team's rough patch is behind them. Notably, the Catalans have won 14 of their last 17 home matches in La Liga. Moreover, the club has a good record against the San Sebastian team. In the previous 16 head-to-head encounters in La Liga, the Catalans have 13 wins, one draw, and only two losses against Real Sociedad. On their home turf, Barcelona has defeated this opponent in 25 of the last 26 head-to-head encounters in the championship, with a margin of two or more goals in 15 games in this series.
My prediction: Barcelona with a handicap (-1.5)
