Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Tips & Preview - Catalans too strong for struggling visitors

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Barcelona remain unbeaten this La Liga season, two points off the lead.
Lewandowski has scored three goals in five appearances after injury.
Real Sociedad struggle away, winless in last seven away matches.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Barcelona are looking to maintain the pressure on the leaders when they host Real Sociedad in a Spanish La Liga fixture on Sunday.

The Catalans are unbeaten this season and have been particularly solid at home. They also boast a fine record in this fixture and should have too much quality over the visitors, who have been unconvincing so far.

Barcelona News

Barcelona are coming off a 3-1 victory at Real Oviedo in their previous La Liga fixture. They fought back from a goal down, with second-half efforts from Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo earning them the win.

That result maintains Barcelona’s unbeaten start to the season and leaves them two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s team have also won their two La Liga home matches this term.

Lewandowski has spent time on the sidelines through injury but remains a potent goal threat, with the effort at Oviedo his third goal in five appearances this season. He leads an attack that has scored in both halves in their last two home matches, while Barcelona have also won by three or more goals in both fixtures.

Real Sociedad News

Real Sociedad also secured a midweek win, beating Mallorca 1-0 at home in their previous La Liga fixture. They were made to work hard for the result, with Mikel Oyarzabal’s effort just after the break earning them all three points.

That was the first win of the season for Real Sociedad, who have struggled to find their rhythm so far. Manager Sergio Francisco will look to use that result as a springboard to push for a place in the top half.

Real Sociedad are generally poor on their travels and are winless in their last seven La Liga away matches, stretching back to last season. They have suffered five defeats on this run and were beaten 3-1 at Real Betis last time out on the road.

Head to Head

Barcelona have nine wins and one draw, while Real Sociedad have been victorious just twice in the last 12 matches. The Catalans claimed a 4-0 home victory in the last meeting back in March, with Lewandowski among the goals.

Verdict

Barcelona v Real Sociedad

Barcelona are usually dominant in this fixture and should be too strong for Real Sociedad, who are still trying to find their feet this season. Having scored in both halves in their last two home matches, they could be set for a similar pattern on Sunday.

With Barcelona earning a one-sided victory in the last meeting, a handicap bet could be considered here. Lewandowski could also be set for his fourth goal of the season, having also found the net in the last match with Real Sociedad.

Barcelona

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