Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Predictions

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona is scheduled for kick off on 18 January, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta, with Jesús Gil Manzano officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Real Sociedad currently holding the 10th position in the table 48 points behind Barcelona. Real Sociedad have lost 4 Spanish La Liga matches to Barcelona out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent draw with Espanyol, Real Sociedad aims to claim a win. Real Sociedad have won 8 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta. Barcelona's away record stands at 12 victories from 19 games. Following their 3-1 loss to Valencia, Barcelona is determined to bounce back with a win against Real Sociedad.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Real Sociedad have scored over 1.5 goals in 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 92% of games. Their total stands at 59 goals and 175 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Barcelona have scored 95 goals with 257 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 89% of matches but conceded in 61% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Real Sociedad scored 4 goals while Barcelona scored 10 goals. Their last match on 18 January 2026 ended in 2-1 to Real Sociedad.