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

The Blaugrana have already defeated La Real once this season.

Real Sociedad are now going to lock horns with FC Barcelona for their matchweek 20 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. Anoeta Stadium will witness this entertaining clash between these clubs.

Real Sociedad will be at home for their upcoming league contest, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They are coming in after securing a win against Osasuna in their Spanish cup contest. La Real must work on their strategies if they want to outplay Barca in their next game.

The Hansi Flick-led side are on a top run of form and will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga points table. They have performed really well in their last few matches. Barcelona will be away from home for their next outing, but will still be full of confidence.

Kick-off:

• Location: San Sebastian, Spain
• Stadium: Anoeta Stadium
• Date: Monday, January 19
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, January 18; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sociedad: W-D-D-W-W

Barcelona: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

The 28-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the attacking front. He has not been in top form since the beginning of this season, but is still going to be a crucial aspect for Real Sociedad. In 16 league matches of the ongoing campaign, he has eight goal contributions.

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Raphinha is looking in good touch at the moment and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Despite failing to score a goal in the Copa del Rey clash, the 29-year-old was pretty impactful in the final third. In 12 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored seven goals and has three assists to his name.

Match Facts

• Barcelona are on a 10-match winning streak.
• Real Sociedad have won three of their last five matches.
• La Real have only defeated Blaugrana once in their last five attempts.

Real Sociedad vs Barca: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @3/5 Ladbrokes
• Raphinha to score @6/4 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @26/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Real Sociedad might miss out on the services of Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson due to their fitness issues.

Gavi and Andreas Christensen are not going to be in action for Barcelona as they are injured. Dro Fernandez might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 197

Sociedad won: 38

Barcelona won: 117

Draws: 42

Predicted Lineups

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Martín, Caleta-Car, Gómez; Kubo, Turrientes, Soler, Guedes; Méndez, Oyarzabal

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Joan García (GK); Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; López, De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting outing and Barcelona are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Real Sociedad in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Sociedad 1-3 Barça

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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