Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona: match statistics
FC Barcelona is displaying significantly better form and statistics this season. The league leaders with 16 wins have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding only 2. Barcelona boasts a 70% away win rate, averages 2.5 goals per game, and dominates possession at 69%. Real Sociedad is only in 12th place with a negative home goal difference (-1), a 44% loss rate in home matches, and a mere 33% win rate. The difference in quality, form, and xG metrics (2.15 vs 1.62 for the hosts) clearly favors Barcelona. Real's only asset is their recent 5-match unbeaten streak, however, the level of the Catalan opponent should prove too high.
Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Real Sociedad played against FC Barcelona in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Real Sociedad has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. FC Barcelona has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Real Sociedad scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.42. FC Barcelona scores 2.79 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 79% of Real Sociedad's games and 63% of FC Barcelona's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 79%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Barcelona has the higher season xG average, 2.22 to 1.58 per game. Real Sociedad takes 13.8 shots per game, while FC Barcelona takes 19.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Real Sociedad leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. FC Barcelona leads at halftime in 53% and scores 1.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Real Sociedad's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For FC Barcelona, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Barcelona is displaying significantly better form and statistics this season. The league leaders with 16 wins have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding only 2. Barcelona boasts a 70% away win rate, averages 2.5 goals per game, and dominates possession at 69%. Real Sociedad is only in 12th place with a negative home goal difference (-1), a 44% loss rate in home matches, and a mere 33% win rate. The difference in quality, form, and xG metrics (2.15 vs 1.62 for the hosts) clearly favors Barcelona. Real's only asset is their recent 5-match unbeaten streak, however, the level of the Catalan opponent should prove too high.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Real Sociedad | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FC Barcelona is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Real Sociedad · 3 pts / game - FC Barcelona
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Barcelona is 121% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Real Sociedad · 2.79 goals / game - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - Real Sociedad · 1.05 goals / game - FC Barcelona
Real Sociedad scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while FC Barcelona keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).
FC Barcelona scores in 100% of games (19 of 19 meczów), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Real Sociedad
Over / Under - FC Barcelona
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Barcelona is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Real Sociedad · 1.84 pts / game - FC Barcelona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
FC Barcelona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 84%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Real Sociedad | Liga | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.68 | 2.57 | ▲ 3.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 46% | ▲ 79% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 26% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 66% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 83% | ▲ 95% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Real Sociedad's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against FC Barcelona. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona?
The La Liga match finished Real Sociedad 2:1 FC Barcelona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona?
Real Sociedad score 1.26 goals per game on average and FC Barcelona 2.79. The La Liga average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Real Sociedad's matches and 63% of FC Barcelona's.
What form are Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona in?
Over the last 5 games Real Sociedad have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and FC Barcelona 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.