Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Tips, Predictions and 7/1 Bet Builder

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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Betting Preview

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona – Tips, Predictions & 7/1 Bet Builder

La Liga | 18 January | 20:00
Venue: Reale Arena


Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Preview

Real Sociedad may find themselves in a modest 12th place in the La Liga standings, but Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side come into this clash in encouraging form, carrying a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions into Sunday night’s showdown with league leaders Barcelona.

La Real recently claimed a 2–1 away win over Getafe in La Liga and have also progressed in the Copa del Rey with victories against Eldense (2–1) and Osasuna (4–3 on penalties). Confidence has clearly grown, particularly in attack, where creativity and pressing intensity have improved noticeably in recent weeks.

Barcelona, however, arrive in San Sebastián in ominous form. The Catalans currently sit top of La Liga, holding a four-point lead over Real Madrid, and boast an exceptional run of 11 consecutive wins in all competitions.

The wider league picture underlines their dominance: Barcelona have won 16 of their 19 La Liga matches this season, including seven victories on the road. Hans-Dieter Flick’s side continue to combine control with cutting edge, making them formidable opponents even away from home.

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Current Form Guide

Real Sociedad: W D W D W

Barcelona: W W W W W

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

Real Sociedad Team News

  • Out: Iñaki Rupérez

  • Likely Absentees: Yangel Herrera, Orri Óskarsson

Brais Méndez and Mikel Oyarzabal are expected to feature prominently in attack, with the latter already contributing five goals and three assists this campaign.

Possible XI:
Remiro; Aramburu, Ćaleta-Car, Martín, Gómez; Soler, Turrientes; Kubo, Méndez, Guedes; Oyarzabal


Barcelona Team News

  • Out: Gavi, Andreas Christensen

Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Raphinha are all set to return to the starting XI after Copa del Rey rotation. João Cancelo could make a second debut following his loan return, while Ronald Araújo is also available again.

Possible XI:
Iñaki Peña; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Ferran Torres

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Prediction

Real Sociedad’s recent resilience and home advantage suggest they will make life difficult for Barcelona, but the visitors’ relentless consistency and depth should ultimately shine through. La Real may enjoy spells of pressure, yet Barcelona’s control in midfield and clinical wide players give them the edge in what should be a competitive contest.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Betting Tips

TipMan Bet Builder

  • Barcelona to Win
  • Both Teams To Score – Yes
  • Over 2.5 Total Goals
  • Ferran Torres 1+ Shots On Target
  • Lamine Yamal 1+ Shots On Target
  • Jon Aramburu To Be Carded

🔥 Estimated Odds 7.00+ (depending on markets)

 

Conclusion

Real Sociedad’s unbeaten run and strong home performances suggest they won’t go quietly, but Barcelona’s current momentum is difficult to oppose. With Flick’s side excelling both domestically and on the road, this looks set to be another hard-earned but deserved victory for the league leaders in an entertaining La Liga encounter.

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