Picks
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Both teams to score – Yes
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Total shots on target – Over 9.5
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Barcelona corners – Over 5.5
Real Sociedad tend to play with high intensity at home, which is reflected in their attacking output: 25.9 xG and 4.9 shots on target per match, along with 442 touches in the opposition box. Those numbers indicate clear scoring potential, even against elite opposition. Defensively, however, they remain vulnerable, conceding 1.4 goals per match and allowing 24.1 xG, particularly when facing possession-dominant teams.
Barcelona arrive with one of the most dominant attacking profiles in LaLiga. An average possession of 68.4%, 44.0 xG and 7.5 shots on target per match underline constant attacking pressure. Their 702 touches in the opposition box and league-leading 135 corners strongly support a high corner count. While Barcelona are not flawless defensively (1.1 goals conceded per match, 25.4 xG conceded), their attacking superiority pushes games toward open, end-to-end scenarios.
Overall, this matchup profiles as an open, high-tempo contest. Real Sociedad have enough attacking quality at home to score, while Barcelona’s volume and dominance point toward goals, shots on target and a strong corner count in their favor.
| Stat | Real Sociedad | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| FotMob rating | 6.78 | 7.34 |
| Goals per match | 1.3 | 2.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Average possession | 51.9% | 68.4% |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 7 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 25.9 | 44.0 |
| xG difference | +1.8 | +18.6 |
| Shots on target / match | 4.9 | 7.5 |
| Big chances | 47 | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 33 | 43 |
| Accurate passes / match | 368.6 | 574.9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 442 | 702 |
| Corners | 121 | 135 |
| xG conceded | 24.1 | 25.4 |
| Tackles / match | 18.8 | 16.4 |
| Interceptions / match | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| Yellow cards | 42 | 25 |
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