Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 18th January 2026

Real Sociedad welcome Barcelona this coming Sunday in the LaLiga, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 20 match.

Barcelona enjoy the view from the top of the table with 49 points after 19 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad find themselves positioned as number 11 in the LaLiga with 21 points following 19 rounds.

Although Real Sociedad are behind Barcelona in the table by double digits, beating the league leaders in the LaLiga would be huge for the hosts.

Real Sociedad step into their next home match on Sunday having scored a nice average of 1.6 goals in ten matches. They managed a total of 16 goals, while also allowing 14 goals against. That is an average of 1.4 goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet zero times in those matches.

Barcelona won 2-1 and 4-0 in the two most recent meetings with Real Sociedad, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

Real Sociedad go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. They went on to beat Getafe 1-2, before sharing the spoils with Osasuna in a 2-2 draw. Real Sociedad claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the LaLiga. They also drew one and lost three, scored nine goals and conceded ten.

Barcelona Form

In their last three matches, Barcelona first beat Athletic Club 5-0, then Real Madrid by 3-2 and finally Racing Santander by 0-2. Barcelona performed a very admirable four wins in six LaLiga away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored 15 times, while also conceding 11 goals.

Barcelona are on the look-out for a win, and we expect them to claim it in a high scoring match, when they visit Real Sociedad at Reale Arena on Sunday.

Real Sociedad fought their way to zero wins and two points from their last six games against teams inside the top six. They were on target eight times in these matches, but also let in 13 goals. Real Sociedad have a record of five wins, six draws and eight defeats in the LaLiga this season. Barcelona enjoy a record of 16 wins, one draw and two defeats in the LaLiga.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

The 48-year-old coach of the home team, Pellegrino Matarazzo, will select the lineup against Barcelona from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season:

Aitor Fraga (0/0), Alex Remiro (0/19), Unai Marrero (0/0), Aihen Munoz (0/12), Alvaro Odriozola (1/1), Aritz Elustondo (0/8), Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (0/0), Duje Caleta-Car (0/12), Jon Aramburu (1/17), Jon Martin (0/11), Sergio Gomez (0/19), Alberto Dadie (0/0), Arsen Zakharyan (0/12), Benat Turrientes (0/10), Brais Mendez (4/18), Carlos Soler (2/16), Igor Zubeldia (0/14), Jon Gorrotxategi (1/17), Luka Sucic (0/7), Mikel Oyarzabal (5/16), Pablo Marin (0/17), Yangel Herrera (0/4), Ander Barrenetxea (3/17), Goncalo Guedes (4/19), Jon Karrikaburu (0/6), Mikel Goti (0/4), Orri Oskarsson (1/4), Takefusa Kubo (2/17).

Barcelona Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Barcelona players that the manager Hans-Dieter Flick will choose from for the upcoming game:

Ander Astralaga (0/0), Eder Aller (0/0), Joan Garcia (0/13), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (0/0), Wojciech Szczesny (0/6), Alejandro Balde (0/15), Andreas Christensen (0/12), Eric Garcia (1/19), Gerard Martin (0/17), Joao Cancelo (0/0), Jofre Torrents (0/3), Jules Kounde (1/18), Pau Cubarsi (0/15), Ronald Araujo (2/11), Dro Fernandez (0/4), Fermin Lopez (4/13), Frenkie de Jong (0/14), Gavi (0/2), Marc Bernal (0/7), Marc Casado (0/13), Pedri (2/15), Roony Bardghji (1/9), Tommy Marques (0/0), Dani Olmo (5/14), Ferran Torres (11/18), Lamine Yamal (7/15), Marcus Rashford (2/18), Raphinha (7/12), Robert Lewandowski (9/14), Toni Fernandez (0/1).

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Team News

At the time of writing, Real Sociedad have three players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Barcelona on Sunday. Real Sociedad have to alter their line-up, as both Igor Zubeldia, Ander Barrenetxea and Brais Mendez get a day in the shade.

Barcelona have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Sunday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Ronald Araujo and Raphinha racked up too many penalty points and won't be in the Barcelona travelling party for their next match.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona H2H

Barcelona beat Real Sociedad twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 2-1 and 4-0, respectively. Barcelona won eight of the last ten encounters against Real Sociedad, but the latter won 2-1 in the latest meeting. The bookies have Barcelona to win this match at best price odds of 4/7.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Results

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the last ten matches between Real Sociedad and Barcelona. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 2/1 with bookies.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Betting Tips

With two goals in six matches Goncalo Guedes has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Barcelona and their defence. The visitors hope Dani Olmo adds another to his current tally of four goals in his latest matches.

Real Sociedad claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Barcelona won six, drew one and lost three of their last 10 games away. Goals are usually flowing for Real Sociedad on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in seven of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened five times for Barcelona in their last 10 league games away from home.

The last ten encounters between Real Sociedad and Barcelona saw over 2.5 goals scored six times, with Real Sociedad averaging 0.8 goals a game. Barcelona scored 2.5 goals on average in these, as both teams scored five times in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Real Sociedad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Barcelona, who managed to score 2.8 times in those matches.