Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. The team have displayed resilience in their away performances, securing victories against Sevilla and Girona in La Liga, as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League. However, their home form has been less impressive, with a loss to Osasuna and a defeat to Anderlecht in European competition. Despite their 11th position in the league, Real Sociedad have maintained a positive goal difference, albeit a slim one. Their defensive record is noteworthy, conceding an average of just one goal per game and keeping two clean sheets in their last six matches. The majority of their recent games have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals. Interestingly, half of their games have seen both teams score, indicating a balance between their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.

Barcelona

Barcelona are in scintillating form, having won their last seven matches across all competitions, including an impressive six-game winning streak in their most recent fixtures. The Catalan giants have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an astounding 24 times in their last six outings, averaging 4 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that all of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Defensively, Barcelona have also been solid, conceding just 5 goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. Notably, they've recorded some emphatic victories, including a 5-1 thrashing of Sevilla and a 4-0 drubbing of arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Their Champions League form has been equally impressive, with a 5-2 away win against Red Star Belgrade and a convincing 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich. These results have propelled Barcelona to the top of La Liga with 33 points from 12 games, showcasing their dominance in both domestic and European competitions.

Recent home/away form

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad's recent home form has been concerning, with the Basque club experiencing a difficult run of results at the Reale Arena. They have lost four of their last six home matches, including three consecutive defeats in their most recent outings. The team has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only six goals in these six games, while conceding nine. Their sole victory came in a convincing 3-0 win against Valencia, which also marked their only clean sheet during this period. Interestingly, half of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency for open, attacking football despite their defensive frailties. With an average of 2.5 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 50% of the matches, Real Sociedad's home fixtures have provided a mix of entertainment and frustration for their supporters.

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent away form has been impressive, with the team currently on a three-match winning streak on the road. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the Blaugrana scoring a remarkable 20 goals in their last six away matches, averaging 3.33 goals per game. Two standout performances include a 5-2 victory against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League and a stunning 4-0 win over arch-rivals Real Madrid in El Clásico. Defensively, Barcelona have been somewhat inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding four goals in a surprising defeat to Osasuna. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with all six games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the fixtures. Despite two losses in their last six away games, Barcelona's overall form remains strong, as they currently sit atop La Liga with 33 points from 12 matches.