LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Real Sociedad got off to a strong start, but eventually lost focus. On January, team failed to win the Super Cup and then got eliminated from Copa del Rey quarter-final by Betis.
In 38 rounds of La Liga the Royal Club recorded 17 victories and 11 draws, delivering 62 points and a 6th spot in the standings. During the summer club signed Mohamed Ali-Cho for 11 million euros and Brais Mendez for 14 million euros. Merquelanz, Rico, Sola and Oyarzabal will miss the upcoming game.
In the previous season Barcelona failed to win a single trophy. Catalan club was considered a favourite in the Europa League, but Xavi's men got eliminated by the eventual winner of that tournament, Eintracht.
In 38 rounds of the previous La Liga season visitors have earned 21 victories and 10 draws, delivering 73 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. During the summer the Blaugrana did a great job on the transfer market, bringing such players as Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Kounde into the club for 150 million euros.
First match of the season ended in a draw against Rayo Vallecano (0:0). Kounde, Dest and Busquets will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Visitors have won five latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of 5 latest matches of the visitors no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We are expecting a cautious defensive performance from the hosts today, a number of their key players are unavailable, but they will have fans' support. Any team will be motivated for the match against Barcelona. Nonetheless, we offer to place a bet on the Blaugrana. Team is in a good form and their line-up is much better. Visitors have won five latest head-to-head matches.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win the match
We think that selection problems and a poor morale condition won't let Real Sociedad to put up a quality performance. Barca are overwhelming favourites and we are expecting them to win by a wide margin.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
