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Probable Lineups

4-3-3
Barcelona
4-2-3-1
Real Sociedad
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(112) 91 Goals 30 (45)
(77) 53 Assists 21 (33)
(6.9) 7.3 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
27.1 Average Age 25.6
177.7 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 50% (51%)
(1.1) 1 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.6) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.8 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Ibrahim Afellay Out 6.33
Andreu Fontás Out 6.54
Andrés Iniesta Out 7.49
Pedro Out 6.75
David Villa Out 6.81
Seydou Keita Out 6.77
Player Reason Status Rating
Asier Illarramendi Out 6.97
David Zurutuza Out 7.06
Gorka Elustondo Out 6.8
Vadim Demidov Doubtful 6.64
Imanol Agirretxe Doubtful 6.56
Alberto De la Bella Doubtful 6.89
Xabi Prieto Doubtful 6.81

Team News

Barcelona
  • Barcelona drew 1-1 in the semi final of the cup against Valencia in a thrilling match that could have gone either way.
  • Iniesta is still a couple of weeks away from full fitness and Guardiola probably won’t risk him for two or three more games.
  • Winger Pedro won’t play due to a muscle injury.
  • However, Xavi should start as Guardiola rested him against Valencia.
  • Despite the draw against Villarreal, Valdés earned his first La Liga clean sheet in the last five matches.
Real Sociedad
  • Real Sociedad beat Sporting 5-1 last time out in La Liga. The Basques capitalized on almost every chance they had against Gijón.
  • Zurutuza scored 2 goals in 3 minutes and then suffered a broken noise which forced him off the pitch and out of this game.
  • Mariga returned to Inter Milan after an unsuccessful loan spell.
  • Sociedad hit the target with 9 of their 14 attempts against Sporting, even though they average the worst percentage of shots on target in La Liga.
  • Montainer has several players doubtful for this match including playmaker Xabi Prieto and striker Agirretxe. Ifrán will start for Imanol if the forward can't go.

Prediction

  • After two straight draws, Barcelona should get back on track at the Nou Camp.
  • Real Sociedad earned a great victory against Sporting last time out. However, things should be completely different this time around.
  • Expect an easy match for Barça who should earn another win at the Camp Nou.
  • PREDICTION: Barcelona win 4-0.
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Latest Comments

 
  • ObiWanKanoute

    Real can always hope for a draw?! But i think that may be wishful thinking. Barca do still have a few injuries and absentees, but they look far more dominant

    14 weeks ago
       -1 Report
  • Grimmy89

    Messi to continue his amazing NouCamp stats tomroow with a hat-trick. You heard it here folks...

    14 weeks ago
       -1 Report
  • Rick

    Barca may be 7 points behind Real, but they wont want to lose any more ground, and Sociedad will probably suffer a big loss here

    14 weeks ago
       -1 Report
  • Lawro

    When Messi has scored more than your entire starting eleven you know youre in trouble...

    14 weeks ago
       -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 Barcelona 28 7 3 91 wlwwwd
11 R. Sociedad 12 11 15 47 ddwdlw

Top Players

Barcelona
Real Sociedad
L. Messi 8.91
Xavi 7.77
F. Fábregas 7.5
D. Zurutuza 7.06
C. Vela 7.01
A. Griezmann 6.97
L. Messi 50
A. Sánchez 12
Xavi 10
C. Vela 12
I. Agirretxe 10
A. Griezmann 7
L. Messi 16
D. Alves 11
A. Iniesta 9
C. Vela 7
X. Prieto 5
I. Agirretxe 4

Match Forecast

Barcelona will score as a result of a through ball  
There will be a low number of cards shown  
Barcelona will dominate possession  
Real Sociedad will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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