Barcelona v Real Sociedad

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Preview

Barcelona were dealt a heavy 4-2 loss away from home at this season's La Liga surprise package, Girona, which also became Barca's second defeat in three games having previously slipped to a 3-2 loss away at Real Madrid in the recent el clasico but with home advantage behind them at their Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona will be confident that they can bounce back with all three points in Monday night's clash with Real Sociedad and in turn overhaul Girona into second spot in the table.

Despite these two recent losses, Barcelona have produced an encouraging sequence of results since the end of January which has seen the hosts handed just these two defeats but Xavi's side have also collected no fewer than nine victories within their last 13 games overall in the domestic top flight which still places Monday night's hosts in a strong position to take the spoils here.

Barcelona have also scored in each of their last seven games in the Spanish top flight as well which makes them a tough prospect for visitors Real Sociedad but the hosts have also conceded in their last three games as well, making the goals market an attractive proposition for this upcoming fixture.

In addition, Barcelona have won their last four home games on the trot but the hosts suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Real Sociedad in their last meeting on home soil.

Real Sociedad currently occupy sixth place in the La Liga standings and therefore the UEFA Conference League qualifying spot but not only do they have a tough upcoming fixture at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Company against Barcelona but the visitors also have the likes of Real Betis breathing down their necks and just two points behind them.

Nevertheless, Real Sociedad will have been boosted by their solid 2-0 home win against Las Palmas in La Liga last weekend and having slipped to just the one defeat out of their last seven games overall in the domestic top flight, Imanol Alguacil's side will also be quietly confident about their chances here on Monday night.

Four wins within these previous seven games have seen Real Sociedad stay in the hunt for a possible top five finish on the back of important wins gained over Granada, Cadiz, Alaves and Las Palmas while results away from home have also been encouraging for Imanol Alguacil's side as well.

Real Sociedad have suffered just two losses in their previous 13 outings on the road along with picking up six wins in the process while eight of these 13 away games have also resulted with both teams scoring.

Barcelona v Real Sociedad Verdict

Goals for both teams in this clash look promising as six of the last nine meetings have seen both sides hit the back of the net.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.60

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 15.00