Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The Blaugrana dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Barcelona are ready to battle it out against Real Sociedad in what is going to be their matchweek 7 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This contest is scheduled to take place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

FC Barcelona will be at home and it is going to be a big advantage for them. The Hansi Flick-led side will be feeling confident due to their recent form. They are coming in after taking down Real Oviedo in their last league game. The Blaugrana struggled in the first half, but came back stronger in the second half to secure a 3-1 win.

On the other hand, Real Sociedad are coming in after securing a close win against Mallorca. It was not their best performance, but they did enough to grab three important points in the LaLiga. They will be visiting for their next contest and it is going to be a tough affair for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
• Date: Sunday, September 28
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 p.m. IST/ 04:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Barcelona: D-W-W-W-W

Sociedad: D-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Despite not scoring any goals for Barcelona in the last fixture, Raphinha continues to perform well for his side in the final third. He looked dangerous on the right and will be keen on helping his team in the attacking front yet again. The Brazilian forward has scored three goals and also has two assists in five LaLiga games this season.

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

Mikel Oyarzabal is coming in after scoring the match-winning goal against Mallorca in the last league game for his side. He has come up with some promising performances for both his club and country. Oyarzabal will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance against Barca.

Match Facts

• Barcelona and Real Sociedad have not drawn any of their last 13 matches against each other.
• The Blaugrana are unbeaten in their last five matches.
• Sociedad have only won one of their last five games.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @3/10 William Hill
• Raphinha to score @11/2 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @16/19 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen and Fermin Lopez will not be in action for Barcelona as they are injured. Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde are back in training. Joan Garcia has suffered a tear of the internal meniscus in his left knee and will be out for 4-6 weeks. While Raphinha has suffered an injury to the middle third of the femoral biceps in his right thigh and will be out for around 3 weeks.

Real Sociedad will be without the services of Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson as they are injured. Aritz Elustondo might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 196

Barcelona won: 116

Real Sociedad won: 38

Draws: 42

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczęsny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Torres, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gómez; Méndez, Gorrotxategi, Soler; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea

Match Prediction

The hosts will be at a clear advantage as per their current form. Barcelona are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Real Sociedad in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Sociedad

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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