LiontipsBarcelona vs Real Sociedad. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
26-time Spanish champion can not win the golden medals of La Liga for two consecutive years. In the previous season a former player of Catalonian team, Ronald Koeman, was appointed as new head coach.
After a slow start, Blaugranas found their game and got into the fight for the title. In 38 rounds Barcelona recorded 24 victories and seven draws, which brought 79 points and a third position in La Liga.
Towards the end of the season Catalonians had draws against Atletico (1:1) and Levante (3:3), then were unexpectedly defeated at home by Celta (1:2). In the closing round of the season Blaugranas beat Eibar (1:0), but it didn't help them.
During this summer Lionel Messi left the team and will now play for Paris. Barcelona signed Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia from Manchester City. A former Lyon player Memphis Depay was signed as a free agent. Team also signed a defender Emerson from Betis for 9 million euros.
Aguero, De Jong, Dembele, Lenglet, Mingueza and Ter Stegen, who has a knee injury, are on team's injury list.
In the previous season Real Sociedad put up an inconsistent performance, just like always. Team had a great start, but eventually lost focus. In 38 rounds Basques recorded 17 victories and 11 draws, which brought 62 points and a fifth position in the standings.
At the finish of the tournament Royal Club beat Valladolid (4:1) and Osasuna (1:0). Offensive line of White-Blues put up a great performance, team scored 59 goals. Isak was the best goalscorer with 17 goals.
Team's biggest achievement is a victory in a postponed final of the 2019/20 Copa del Rey. Imanol Alguacil's lads recorded a victory over Athletic Bilbao in April.
Club signed a former Brighton keeper Matthew Ryan and a Bournemouth defender Diego Rico for 0,5 million euros.
Fernandez, Zubeldia, Ryan and Montreal, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:0
Barcelona won 6 out of last 7 head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet won in 2 most recent matches of Real Sociedad
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet won in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches one of the halves ended as a draw
Tip and bets
It is the start of new era for Barcelona, players of Catalonian club will try to prove that they are able to fight for the title even without Messi. Real Sociedad are always dangerous opponents, they are able to put up a fight against any team.
In our opinion, despite a number of injured players, favourite should be able to record a historical victory in front of 30,000 fans, who are finally returning to the stadium to support their team.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win
Basques are a great offensive team, but sometimes they forget about their own goal. In four most recent head-to-head matches Catalonians recorded a victory with at least a two goal margin. In our opinion, motivated Barca will be able to win with a two goal advantage.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win with a margin of two goals
