Real Sociedad vs Barcelona – La Liga – Preview

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Sreya

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona – Real Sociedad hosts Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on 26th November, Sunday in the La Liga. With both clubs in tremendous form, a mouthwatering clash is expected when Luis Enrique’s side travel to Donostia.

Barcelona are second in league standings with twenty six points. Although the Catalan club played out a goalless draw against a nine-man Malaga side in their previous league fixture, they have since recovered their scoring touch against Celtic in the midweek.

Real Sociedad have won their last four games on the trot, which also included a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. Eusebio Sacristan’s side have scored ten goals in their last four matches and conceded only once – brimming with confidence, the fifth-placed club is likely to challenge Barcelona for all three points tomorrow.

Team News

Ruben Pardo, Markel Bargara and Gaztanaga are sidelined with injuries for Real Sociedad, who are expected to field an unchanged lineup from their last game. Barcelona will be without the injured Andres Iniesta and Samuel Umiti.

Real Sociedad Possible Starting Lineup: Geronimo Rulli, Carlos Martinez, Raul Navas, Inigo Martinez, Yuri, Xabi Prieto, Asier Illaramendi, David Zurutuza, Carlos Vela, Willian Jose, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Barcelona Possible Starting Lineup: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto, Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Denis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Real Sociedad vs Barcelona H2H Stats, the last five matches between these two clubs have resulted in three wins for Real Sociedad and two wins for Barcelona.

While Real Sociedad have scored at least two goals in their last five matches in the La Liga, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in Barcelona’s last five away games – hence tomorrow’s match is expected to be a high-scoring affair.

Barcelona are likely to win 3-2 in a closely-contested match tomorrow.