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For Barcelona, following their statement win over Real Madrid, the focus will be on extending their lead atop the La Liga standings when they face a tricky test against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Conversely, Real Sociedad will be looking to move further away from the relegation zone and a win over the champions will do just that. Here are a few soccer betting pointers to help guide your wagers on this game.
Real Sociedad @ Barcelona Soccer Odds Game Information and Lines
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona Date: Saturday, November 28, 2015 Time: 10: 00 AM ET TV: BeIN Sports Soccer lines: Barcelona 1/20, Draw 11/1, Real Sociedad 33/1Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad Soccer Betting Tips
Betting on Barcelona
The treble-winning champions are enjoying a great run and enter this game, coming off two of their most impressive wins this season. A 4-0 win over bitter rivals Real Madrid ensured they stayed in command of the Spanish league. The Catalans, who were playing on the road, dominated their hosts both defensively and offensively, reducing Ronaldo to a spectator and causing relentless trouble to the usually-reliable Real Madrid defense. Following the win in Real, Barca delivered a 6-1 thumping of Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday, ensuring progress to the knockout stage as group winners.
Betting on Sociedad
Real Sociedad are coming into this game on the wake of a 2-0 win over 11th-placed Sevilla. The first half of that game ended in a stalemate, but the second half belonged to the hosts, who got off the mark after Imanol Agirretxe scored a 73rd-minute goal. Xabier Prieto sealed the deal four minutes later to ensure all three points remained with the hosts. This win lifted them off the relegation zone to 14th place with 12 points, two points off the drop zone.
Barcelona and Real Sociedad’s Main Injury Concerns
- Barcelona: Javier Mascherano, Sergi Roberto, Rafinha and Pereira Dos Santos Douglas
- Real Sociedad: Raúl Rodríguez Navas, Alberto De la Bella, Joseba Zaldua, Oier Olazabal, Alain Oyarzun, David Zurutuza and Jonathas
Recent Form
- Barcelona: WWWWWD
- Real Sociedad: WLLWLL
Key Betting Trends
- Barcelona are 10-0-2 this season in the league
- Sociedad are 3-3-6 in the league this season
- Barcelona are 6-0 at home in the league this season
- Sociedad are 2-1-3 on the road in the league this season
- Sociedad are 2-1-3 against Barcelona in all competitions
- Barcelona have won three of the last six games against Sociedad
- Sociedad have earned just one clean sheet in the last 16 meetings with Barcelona