Barcelona arrive in San Sebastián in sensational form, riding an 11-match winning streak in all competitions and sitting comfortably at the top of La Liga. Hansi Flick’s side have been particularly ruthless in attack, winning their last nine league games and regularly scoring multiple goals regardless of venue.
Even with some defensive imperfections this season, Barcelona’s attacking depth has been decisive. With players like Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres supported by the creativity of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, the Catalans consistently generate a high volume of chances. Against a Real Sociedad side that has struggled at home, this firepower should again come to the fore.
Real Sociedad’s Home Issues
Despite a slight upturn under new coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, Real Sociedad still hold one of the weaker home records in La Liga, collecting just 11 points from nine matches. Defensive lapses have been a recurring problem, especially against top-tier opposition.
La Real have also lost four of their last five league meetings with Barcelona, conceding freely in most of those encounters. While they managed a narrow 1-0 win in this fixture last season, the current momentum strongly favours the visitors producing goals once more.
Tip & Prediction
Tip: Over 1.5 goals for the away team
