FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Predictions, odds and how to watch 2021-22 La Liga in the US today

FC Barcelona will host Real Sociedad at Camp Nou to start their campaign at the 2021-22 La Liga without Lionel Messi for the first time since 2004. The Catalan club has to recover from a sour season last year. Here, check out everything there's to know about this match such as the preview, information, predictions and odds. The match will be broadcasted in the US by ESPN+.

After finishing third in La Liga last season, Barcelona is looking to return to the top in the Spanish domestic tournament. However, this year they will have to do it without Lionel Messi, who was a big part of their success in previous years. However, the Catalan club can count on talented players like Griezmann, Pedri and the recently signed Memphis.

Real Sociedad, on the other hand, want to continue to be among the top teams in the tournament. Last year, they ended up in fifth place, so they will be looking to get a similar result this time. Against Barcelona, though, they didn’t get good results last year, and they will try to change that this time.

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Match Information

Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Time: 2:00 PM (ET).
Location: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Time by State in the US

ET: 2:00 PM
CT: 1:00 PM
MT: 12:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Storylines

FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad have faced each other for La Liga on 184 occasions, with history very much on the Catalan side. Barcelona have won 84 times, while Real Sociedad have won 32 and they have drawn 32 times as well.

Also, Barça have not lost to Real Sociedad for more than five years. The last time the Catalans lost against Real Sociedad was in 2016, when they were defeated 1-0 at the Reale Arena thanks to a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal.

When talking about games at the Camp Nou, Barcelona has an impressive run of 23 wins against Real Sociedad. The last time La Real didn’t lose in Barcelona was way back in 1995, when the teams drew 1-1 for the Spanish League.

How to watch or live stream FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad in the US

The game between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad for Matchday 1 of 2021-22 La Liga season will be broadcasted in the US by ESPN+. The fans will be able to attend the Stadium for the first time in a year and a half.

FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Odds and predictions

Oddsmakers in the US have already made their predictions for this match. According to FanDuel, Barcelona are the favorites with odds of -150, while Real Sociedad have odds of +380. A tie would end up in a +310 payout.