Barcelona will be looking to extend their lead at the top of La Liga beyond 9 points as they travel to mid-table Real Sociedad. With no winter break in La Liga, fatigue could be an issue for both teams who both have European commitments in 2018. Barcelona have been in imperious form throughout the campaign and take their unbeaten record to the Anoeta Stadium.
Spanish La Liga – Real Sociedad v Barcelona – Anoeta Stadium – Sunday 14th January 2018 – 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 37/10 at Unibet |
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Real Sociedad
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The whites and blues have had a difficult campaign and find themselves in 12th place with 23 points from their opening 18 games. Consistency has been the key issue for Eusebio Sacristán’s men, who have progressed in their Europa League group and face Red Bull Salzburg in the next round. Willian Jose has notched 12 goals for Sociedad this season, a tally he would surely love to improve upon against the famous Barcelona.
Barcelona
Barca continue to set the pace at the top of La Liga – winning 15 and drawing 3 of their opening 18 matches. With a Champions League tie against Chelsea on the horizon, coupled with a 9 point gap at the top of the league, Ernesto Valverde’s men could start to dream of yet another trophy laden season. Lionel Messi has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season and his prolific goal record makes him one of the stand out players in world football.
Head to Head
Barcelona hold a significant lead in the La Liga head to head record between the sides with a 28:8 lead in their favour with another 10 matches between the teams finishing as draws. This is their first meeting of the 2017/18 season after they met 4 times last season, Barcelona winning 3 and the other game ending as a 1-1 draw.
Real Sociedad v Barcelona – Betting Odds and Predictions
Real Sociedad have notched 31 goals this season so will fancy their chances of grabbing a goal.
Both teams to score – YES – is a strong bet at 3/5 with Ladbrokes.
Lionel Messi is always a threat and has scored 19 goals in all competitions this term.
Lionel Messi to score anytime looks inevitable at 2/5 with Coral.
Barcelona will look to take the game to Sociedad which could open up the encounter.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a banker bet at 4/9 with Betfair.
Barcelona are the highest scoring team in La Liga and are full of confidence currently.
Barcelona to score 2+ goals is a value bet at 2/5 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Real Sociedad 1 – 3 Barcelona – 9/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Real Sociedad v Barcelona
Real Sociedad have some seasoned campaigners in their ranks but Barcelona are just too good at the moment. Barcelona to win the match and both teams to score is a good punt at 8/5 Betway.