Match Overview
In this upcoming La Liga match, Real Sociedad will face off against Barcelona at the Reale Arena. The match is scheduled to take place on November 10th, 2024 at 20:00 UTC. As per the odds, Barcelona enters as the favorite with a betting line of 1.75 for an away win.
Historical Face-Off
Real Sociedad and Barcelona have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounter earlier this season, Barcelona emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0. Looking back further into their history, we can see that both teams have had success against each other over time.
Interestingly, when these two teams meet, there tends to be a fair amount of goals scored. In several previous clashes between Real Sociedad and Barcelona, three or more goals were recorded during those matches.
Team Form: Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad has shown mixed form recently across various competitions. They have won three out of their last six matches while losing two and drawing one. Their goal-scoring record stands at seven goals scored and six conceded during this period.
In terms of their performance in La Liga specifically, Real Sociedad currently sits in eleventh position with fifteen points from twelve matches played so far this season. Their goal difference is even at zero after scoring ten goals and conceding ten.
Their latest match was in the UEFA Europa League where they suffered a narrow defeat against Plzen by a scoreline of 2-1.
Team Form: Barcelona
Barcelona comes into this fixture boasting an impressive run of form away from home having won all six of their recent away matches across different competitions without any losses or draws along the way.
They’ve been prolific in front of goal during these games netting twenty-four times while conceding just five goals.
In La Liga, Barcelona currently sits at the top of the table with thirty-three points from twelve matches. They have won eleven out of their twelve games and suffered only one defeat. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident as they have scored forty goals so far this season, averaging more than three per game.
Their most recent match was in the UEFA Champions League where they secured a convincing 5-2 victory against FK Crvena Zvezda.
Key Players Spotlight
Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal has been a standout player for his team recently. He has displayed excellent form and contributed significantly to Real Sociedad’s attacking play.
On the other hand, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski continues to be an influential figure in front of goal. His clinical finishing ability and consistent performances make him a key player for Barcelona.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing both teams’ recent results and performances reveals some interesting statistics:
– Real Sociedad has struggled at home in La Liga this season, winning only one out of six matches played.
– On average, Real Sociedad scores around 1.17 goals per game across all competitions.
– In contrast, Barcelona has been dominant away from home this season, winning six out of seven matches played on the road.
– The away side averages four goals per game when playing away from home across different competitions.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona
Based on current form and statistical analysis, it is likely that Barcelona will continue their impressive run by securing another win against Real Sociedad. Therefore, our prediction for this match is “Real Sociedad 0 – 3 Barcelona“.
