FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | La Liga

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Preview

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Sunday, 28 September
• Kick-Off Time: 05:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

The Catalan giants FC Barcelona will host the Basque side Real Sociedad on matchday seven of La Liga. Sociedad are in a period of transition as a new head coach is leading the team. On the other hand, FC Barcelona will hope to put pressure on Real Madrid in the points table. Here's Sportsdunia's FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Preview:

Hansi Flick's side has been impressive so far and will enter this match with confidence. Barcelona does have a great record against Sociedad, especially at home, and will hope to continue it on Sunday. Recently, FC Barcelona have been missing several key players due to injuries, and this crisis will surely make things a bit complicated for the coaching staff. Despite all the challenges, they are more than capable of securing a win at home against a quality team.

In six league matches so far, they have won once, drawn twice, and lost three matches. With five points on the table, they are sitting at 16th spot, just two points above the relegation zone. Sergio Francisco and his coaching staff have a big task to do, as leading a big team like Sociedad is not an easy job. Their start so far has been very shaky, and surely they will hope to bounce back as soon as possible. Facing Barcelona away from home, when they are in fine form, will be a very tough task, but surely they are capable of getting at least a point from this fixture. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

FC Barcelona Team News

Marc-André ter Stegen and Alejandro Balde are both injured and won't feature in this match. Fermin Lopez will also be out for a couple of weeks due to injury. Gavi recently underwent knee surgery and will be out for most of the season. Lamine Yamal is still doubtful for this fixture due to injury. The rest of the squad is fit to play on Sunday.

Real Sociedad Team News

Yangel Herrera is still doubtful for the match due to a muscular problem, and Orri Oskarsson might be available but won't start the game. The rest of the squad are fully fit to play the away match against FC Barcelona.

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Predicted Lineups

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andres Christensen, Gerard Martin

Midfielders: Pedri, Frenkie De Jong

Forwards: Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Rashford, Lewandowski

Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro

Defenders: Aramburu, Zubeldia, Car, Gomez

Midfielders: Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Soler

Forwards: Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 43 times, out of which FC Barcelona won 29 games, Sociedad won seven games and the rest of the matches ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Raphinha (FC Barcelona)

The Barcelona star surely will be disappointed with his Ballon d'Or ranking after having a stunning season with the Catalan giants. But this will not stop him from raising his bar and will surely make sure to perform much better this time. He is a very crucial player for them, and is someone who is full of confidence. A proper leader on and off the pitch, Raphinha is someone who can get his team good results consistently. In five league games so far, he has scored three goals and provided two assists.

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

Oyarzabal has been a true loyal player for Sociedad for quite some time, and he has been an integral part of the team. He is very much loved by the fans and is someone who can truly make a difference on the pitch. His stats may not look very impressive, but he is someone who's a proper team player. Physically, he is relatively short in stature, but he can still make life difficult for defenders. Earlier, despite having offers from other clubs, he decided to stay with Sociedad.

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Prediction

The last few fixtures have been a bit competitive between these two sides, and we can expect the same on Sunday as well. Both teams have quality players on their side who are very much capable of getting good results for their team. But, quality-wise, the Catalan side are a superior side and most probably will win this fixture narrowly.

Predicted Score: FC Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad

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