Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Barcelona by 2You're in for quite a match folks - Barcelona taking on Real Sociedad. Sure, the money's on Barcelona, but don't let the odds put you on autopilot.
Let's talk Goalies; Real Sociedad are rocking Álex Remiro with a 6.95 rating and 9 saves this season; Barcelona's Wojciech Szczęsny matches him save for save and boasts a slightly stronger 7.43 rating.
Barcelona has some weighty talent in their ranks, Robert Lewandowski is keeping the keeper on his toes with 3 goals from 4 shots, alongside Raphinha and Eric García, both one-goal wonders. But let's commiserate for a moment about the talented bunch riding the bench; Real Sociedad is down a few players as Arsen Zakharyan, Takefusa Kubo, Sheraldo Becker, Nayef Aguerd are all out injured. Meanwhile, on the other side, Barcelona's Ronald Araújo is something of a question mark.
The past meetings have been evenly staked between these two. Barcelona has the slight edge, taking two of the last four - but Real Sociedad is no stranger to surprises. Let's not forget the quite disappointing season record for Real Sociedad at 10 wins, 4 draws and a hefty 11 losses compared to the rather shiny Barcelona record at 17 wins, 3 draws, and only 5 losses.
While the Hospitalet-born Pedri has been nothing but spectacular with 0 goals and yet a stellar 7.73 rating, Real Sociedad's not short on talent, boasting the likes of Sergio Gómez and Jon Ander Olasagasti. But let me put my cards on the table: with the team's recent poor form and the loss of some key players, the scales are tipped in favor of Barcelona. Oh, and before your heads explode, let's not forget how smoothly Barcelona's been cruising, coming into this match on a strong winning streak.
So, with a sigh of pretend surprise and feigned astonishment, I hereby give you the winning prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Barcelona by 2