La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Live
Preview: Barcelona vs Real Sociedad
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad will come off on Monday at 7:00pm at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The team from Catalonia will participate in the competition following a 4-2 loss against Girona, placing them in third position in the standings. On the other hand, Real Sociedad secured a 2-0 win against Las Palmas in their previous match, enhancing their chances of finishing in the top six.
Barcelona was ahead twice in the first half against Girona in their recent match, but ended up losing 4-2 in the Catalan derby, dropping to third place in the La Liga standings. This defeat marked their third loss in four matches across all competitions. Xavi’s team now has four games left to secure a second-place finish, which would earn them a spot in next season’s Spanish Super Cup and help address their ongoing financial issues. Playing at their temporary home, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, gives them hope for a victory, as they have won five of their last six league matches there with one draw.
Heading into the upcoming matches, Real Sociedad currently hold onto 7th place in the standings, facing a tough challenge from Real Betis. Real Sociedad has been performing well, with only one loss in their last seven games, winning four and drawing two. Their strong defense has been a key factor in their success, as only Real Madrid and Athletic Club have conceded fewer goals than them so far this season. Real Sociedad has also shown improvement in their away games, winning three out of their last five matches. They will be aiming to secure consecutive away victories against Barcelona for the first time, following their memorable 2-1 win last season.
Head-to-head
Barcelona has only lost one of their last 15 top-flight head-to-head matches, with 12 wins and two draws, although that loss occurred in last season’s game at Camp Nou. Last season, the White and Blues defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, but they lost 1-0 to the Catalan team in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Prediction
Real Sociedad is in greater need of the points compared to Barcelona, as they are aiming to secure a spot in the Europa League. Despite their recent loss at Girona, Barcelona will be eager to make a comeback. We anticipate a close victory for the home team on Monday evening.
