“Football.ua, with the support of La Liga’s official betting partner betking, presents a preview of the Spanish Primera Division match, which will begin on January 18 at 10:00 p.m.”, — write: football.ua
Football.ua, with the support of La Liga’s official betting partner betking, presents a preview of the Spanish Primera Division match, which will begin on January 18 at 10:00 p.m.
Real Sociedad – Barcelona, Getty Images January 18, 2026, 08:00
Real Sociedad – Barcelona
Sunday, January 18, 10 p.m., Reale Arena, San Sebastian
Live broadcast on the MEGOGO media service.
Real Sociedad come into the game in 11th position, showing some volatility throughout the season. However, under the leadership of the new coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, the “white and blue” have yet to lose, having two wins and a draw. The Basques recently reached the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey after beating Osasuna on penalties, and have picked up four league points in the last two rounds. The main problem for the hosts remains the game at home – they have one of the worst records in the league, with just three wins in nine home matches. The situation is complicated by injuries to Iñaki Ruperez, Yangel Herrera and Orri Oscarsson, who are likely to miss Sunday’s match.
Barcelona are in fantastic form, with Hansi Flick’s side winning 11 matches in a row, including a triumphant Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. Despite the busy schedule and performance in the Spanish Cup against Racing (2:0), the Catalan team looks solid. Pedra, de Jong and Rafinha, who were rested in midweek, are expected to return to the starting line-up. Flick also has back-to-back Joao Cancelo and Ronald Araujo on loan, bolstering the La Liga leaders’ already strong defensive line.
The last face-to-face meetings between these teams at the Real Arena have often been productive, although the Basques managed to win the previous home match against the Catalans 1-0. However, the current state of Barcelona makes them clear favorites. The Blue Garnets have scored at least two goals in nine consecutive matches, while Real Sociedad have struggled with defensive reliability, conceding in their last 13 Primera Division games. The hosts will try to respond through the quick transitions and creativity of Kubo and Ojarzabal, but containing the attacking power of the visitors will be an extremely difficult task for Matarazzo’s men.
According to the version betting you can bet on the victory of Barcelona with a coefficient 1.57while the potential success of Real Sociedad is measured by the indicator 5.00. The probability of a draw is represented by a coefficient 4.50.
Estimated compositions Real Sociedad: Remiro – Aramburu, Chaleta-Tsar, Martin, Gomez – Soler, Turrientes – Kubo, Mendez, Gedesh – Oyarzabal.
Barcelona: J. Garcia – Kunde, Kubarsi, E. Garcia, Balde – Pedri, de Jong – Yamal, Fermin, Rafinha – Torres.
They won’t play: Ruperez (Real Sociedad) — Gavi, Christensen (Barcelona).
In question: Herrera, Oscarsson (Real Sociedad) — none (Barcelona).
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