Barcelona continue their fight for top spot in La Liga EA Sports, as they host Real Sociedad, who picked up their first win of the season midweek.
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Barcelona remain steadfast in their aim to be top of La Liga EA Sports (W5, D1) and have this matchday circled on the calendar. On a weekend when rivals Madrid and Atlético face each other, someone, if not both, will drop points. This opens the door for Barcelona can put some pressure on at the top of the table.
It is Real Sociedad who visit Barcelona this matchday, a team that likes the ball and plays good football. Moreover, the Basques seem to be putting a difficult start to the league behind them, as they finally took the lead in a game against Mallorca, and then ended up getting their first win (W1, D2, L3).
Barcelona v Real Sociedad Tips
Barça to win at half-time - 8/13 at Bet365
Joan Garcia over 1.5 saves - 4/6 at Bet365
Both teams not to score - 6/5 at Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Barcelona lead after the first half
Barça usually attack from the start, and in the two home games they have played this season, they have gone in ahead at half-time. This has been the case in four of the six league fixtures for Barça this season. In fact, in Barça's last four home league games, regardless of which home stadium they played in, they went into half-time ahead. Also, four of the last five league meetings between the two sides in Barcelona have gone in at the end of the first 45 ahead.
Tip: Barça to be winning at half-time - 8/13 at Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet will win if Barça are leading at the end of the first 45 minutes.
Barça, goals in both halves
Barcelona have started the season showcasing their strong attacking potential, especially after the international break, finding the net in both halves in four of their six matches so far. The only exceptions came in the 1-1 draw away at Rayo Vallecano and last weekend’s comeback win over Oviedo (3-1). This trend has repeated in five of their last eight league fixtures and also in five of their last eight official games across all competitions, as well as in the last two home meetings with Real Sociedad, both ending in victories without conceding.
Prediction: Barça to score in both halves – 4/6 at Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Barcelona score at least one goal in each half.
Both teams not to score
This prediction might seem riskier given the attacking quality of both sides. However, Barça’s two home games this season have seen goals from only one of the teams. The same pattern appears in the last four head-to-head meetings between Barcelona and Real Sociedad, and also in three of the last four official matches played in Catalonia. Bookmakers are offering an attractive price for this outcome, which has been a recurring trend in recent clashes between the clubs.
Prediction: Both teams not to score – 6/5 at Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet is successful if only one of the teams manages to score.
Barcelona v Real Sociedad odds
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Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.