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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Odds
Barcelona is a heavy -167 favorite for this clash at soccer betting sportsbooks. Sociedad returns at +400 odds, while a draw is priced at +370.
Barca has won back-to-back meetings with their matchday 20 opponents, running out 2-1 winners in the reverse fixture in September.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Analysis
It hasn’t been a great campaign for Sociedad, who are sitting in 11th place. That’s exactly where the club sat at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, but they will be looking to make a push for a European spot when it’s said and done. Sociedad has a 5-6-8 record, but it’s going to take serious work to even get into the top six. At the moment, they’re eight points behind Real Betis, who are in sixth.
La Real did progress in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday though, beating Osasuna 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 stalemate in regular time. That actually ended their unbeaten run to five games across all competitions, previously beating Getafe in league play on January 9 behind a last-minute winner at the death from Jon Aramburu. Scoring goals has been an issue for this side, though, netting just 24 times in 19 outings. Goncalo Guedes and Brais Mendez have four goals apiece.
Barca are shaping up to be the cream of the crop in LaLiga and while there’s still tons of time left in the campaign, there’s nothing but issues at Real Madrid. The Catalans managed to beat their rivals in the Spanish Super Cup final on January 11, winning 3-2. Since a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League on November 25, Hansi Flick’s side has won 10 straight matches across all competitions. They’re truly flying high.
The reigning champions moved on in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, taking down Racing Santander by two goals. Barcelona can do no wrong at the moment, and this match is a chance to potentially extend their lead at the top of the table, with Madrid in shambles. It’s the beginning of a busy week for the visitors, who are back in action in the Champions League on Wednesday before another league clash next Sunday. Three games in the next seven days won’t be easy, but they’ve shown the ability to find positive results on a consistent basis.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Picks
Barca has won six of their last 10 games on the road, and they’re looking unstoppable. Although Sociedad has found some form of their own, I cannot bet against Barcelona when they haven’t even dropped a point in nearly two months. Take the visitors.
Pick: Barcelona -167/TonyBet
