Real Sociedad vs Barcelona prediction, odds and preview

Barcelona are on the hunt for a perfect response following their defeat to Real Madrid last weekend in the league.

The Catalan side suffered their first defeat in this season’s El Clasico which was also their first defeat of the season. Barcelona looked certain to be heading for all three points until Jude Bellingham struck.

The England international scored twice in the second half to hand the maximum points to Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Xavi and his guns will hope the game against Madrid was a wake-up call for them as they face Sociedad on Saturday.

Unline Barcelona, Sociedad have two defeats this season in the league and have picked up four draws while also clinching five victories from the 11 games played so far.

Imanol Barrenetxea’s boys were unfortunate last weekend as they were denied a win against Rayo Vallecano with Bebe scoring a last-ditch equaliser.

Sociedad are yet to lose a home game in the league this season and have dropped points on two occasions (vs. Girona and Celta Vigo). However, their last three games at home to Barcelona have all ended in defeats.

In five away games this season, Barcelona have picked up just two wins while they have settled for a draw on three occasions, keeping just one clean sheet.

The away side is expected to welcome Pedri back into the team after the Spain international recovered from his injury while Sociedad are without Kieran Tierney and Andre Silva for this game.