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Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: prediction for the Copa del Rey match
Barcelona remain unbeaten since October. Do Real Sociedad have a chance for success in a Copa del Rey game on January 25? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Barcelona
SpainIn the previous La Liga game hosts satisfied the fans with a victory over Getafe (1:0). Team extended the unbeaten run, which is going on since October. After 17 matches the Blaugrana have 14 victories and two draws, delivering 44 points and a 1st position in the standings.
Team is quite successful on defense, conceding only six goals so far. Team is three points ahead of the 2nd. Barcelona recently won the 14th Super Cup title, beating Real in the final. After that, Xavi and his men travelled to Africa, trashing Ceuta (5:0) in the previous round of Copa del Rey.
Torres and Araujo will miss the upcoming game.
Real Sociedad
SpainLast weekend, Real Sociedad secured their seventh consecutive victory in all tournaments. Team gained superb form after the World Cup. Fans have big hopes about Copa del Rey, team is always successful in that competition.
In the first round Basques managed to beat Logrones (1:0), after that, they coasted past Mallorca (1:0). After 18 matches of La Liga, the White-Blues have 12 victories and two draws, delivering 38 points and a 3rd position in the standings. In two latest matches Imanol Alguacil's men managed to beat Athletic (3:1) and Rayo Vallecano (2:0).
Cho, Sola, Sadiq, Pacheco, Merquelanz, Gorosabel, Merino and Guevara will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
Hosts have won 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Hosts have won 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Catalan side should be able to advance into the semifinals. They have a clear advantage over the opponent. Visitors have way too many injuries, so Barca will probably get the game under control and secure a victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Barcelona
The Blaugrana don't have any injuries on the offensive line, so hosts should be able to score some goals.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
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