Our Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Prediction: 2-3
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. We predict a 2-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Real Sociedad vs Barcelona prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Real Sociedad's Last Match – Real Sociedad vs Osasuna
Real Sociedad should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Spain Copa del Rey draw against Osasuna on January 13. In that match, Real Sociedad had 69% possession and 21 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Sociedad | 69% | 21 (9) | 3.99 | 99 |
 Osasuna | 31% | 6 (5) | 0.49 | 31 |
Barcelona's Last Match – Racing Santander vs Barcelona
Barcelona must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Spain Copa del Rey victory over Racing Santander in their last outing. In that match, Barcelona saw 78% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Racing Santander | 22% | 5 (3) | 0.9 | 18 |
 Barcelona | 78% | 13 (7) | 2.23 | 82 |
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Stats
Key Stats
| Real Sociedad | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 2.14 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 10/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Real Sociedad are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Barcelona average 2.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Real Sociedad 16-13
Barcelona 28-7
What are the odds for this match?
Real Sociedad to win: @5
Draw: @4.5
Barcelona to win: @1.571
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-4-2) : Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez, Takefusa Kubo, Benat Turrientes, Carlos Soler, Brais Mendez, Goncalo Guedes, Mikel Oyarzabal
Barcelona (4-3-3) : Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Fermín Lopez
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