Real Sociedad - Villarreal

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90'		2 - 3	Goal	A. Sørloth	Gonçalo Guedes (Assist)
87'		2 - 2	Goal	Mikel Merino
86'		1 - 2	Goal	Mikel Merino
47'		0 - 2	Goal	Santi Comesaña	Álex Baena (Assist)
17'		0 - 1	Goal	Santi Comesaña	Raúl Albiol (Assist)

88'		Jorge Cuenca	Holding
69'		A. Zakharyan	Tripping
68'		A. Zakharyan	Tripping
63'		Raúl Albiol	Tripping
62'		André Silva	Unsportsmanlike conduct
62'		Y. Mosquera	Tripping
60'		F. Jørgensen	Delay of game
51'		Robin Le Normand

84'			In:	Álex Baena	Out:	José Luis Morales
84'			In:	F. Coquelin	Out:	É. Capoue
79'			In:	Gerard Moreno	Out:	A. Sørloth
72'			In:	A. Zakharyan	Out:	S. Becker
70'			In:	Ilias Akhomach	Out:	Dani Parejo
70'			In:	Alberto Moreno	Out:	Jorge Cuenca
65'			In:	Brais Méndez	Out:	Mikel Merino
65'			In:	André Silva	Out:	U. Sadiq
64'			In:	Brais Méndez	Out:	Mikel Merino
46'			In:	H. Traoré	Out:	J. Aramburu
7'			In:	Barrenetxea	Out:	Jon Ander Olasagasti

Real Sociedad - Villarreal Predictions

Prediction: Real Sociedad or draw

Best odds: 1.22

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As the anticipation builds ahead of the La Liga clash at Reale Arena this Friday, predictions are tilting towards a favorable outcome for the home side, Real Sociedad. With expert analysis suggesting a double chance of Real Sociedad winning or drawing, fans are eager to see if the team can capitalize on their home advantage against Villarreal, a side that's been struggling to find consistency this season.

Key Players: Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad's performance will heavily rely on the prowess of their attacking lineup. Carlos Fernández Luna, with a rating of 6.65, has been crucial in the final third, boasting 2 goals and 1 assist. His ability to convert chances will be vital for Sociedad's success. Umar Sadiq Mesbah, another key attacker, has a slightly higher rating of 6.71 and shares the same goal tally, indicating his potential to break the deadlock. Lastly, Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza, with a rating of 6.75 and 3 goals to his name, has been a consistent threat on the wing, making him another player to watch.

Key Players: Villarreal

Villarreal, on the other hand, will look towards their midfield dynamo, Alfonso Pedraza Sag, rated at 6.63, to create opportunities and disrupt the home side's rhythm. With 2 assists and a goal, his contribution could be a game-changer. José Luis Morales Nogales, an attacker with a knack for scoring, will be another crucial figure for Villarreal. With the highest goal tally of 5, his clinical finishing could prove decisive. In defense, Aïssa Mandi has been the cornerstone for Villarreal, and his rating of 6.80 reflects his reliability at the back.

Recent Form

Real Sociedad's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in a loss, two draws, a win, and another loss (LDDWL). Currently sitting at 7th in the league with 37 points, they've shown they can be resilient at home, winning 5 out of 12 matches played at Reale Arena.

Villarreal finds themselves in a more precarious position, 13th in the standings with 25 points. Their form mirrors that of their opponents, with two draws, a win, and two losses (DDWDL) in their last five outings. With a less impressive away record, the Yellow Submarine will need to dig deep to upset the odds.

Head-to-Head History

Previous encounters between these two sides provide a glimpse into what might unfold. The last time they met on December 9, 2023, Real Sociedad came out on top with a convincing 3-0 victory at Villarreal's home ground. However, earlier that year, on April 2, Villarreal secured a 2-0 win over Sociedad. Their matchup on October 9, 2022, saw Real Sociedad edge out a 1-0 win, indicating a tight contest is often on the cards when these two clash.

Prediction

Taking into account the form of both teams, the home advantage for Real Sociedad, and the historical head-to-head record, the prediction leans towards a Real Sociedad win or draw. The stats suggest a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals for both teams. Real Sociedad's stronger defense, with a 73% rating compared to Villarreal's 27%, could be the defining factor.

The key players' impact, especially those like Carlos Fernández Luna, Umar Sadiq Mesbah, and Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza, will be pivotal for Real Sociedad. Villarreal will hope that Alfonso Pedraza Sag, José Luis Morales Nogales, and Aïssa Mandi can rise to the occasion and upset the predictions.

In conclusion, the match is set to be a closely contested affair, but with a 53.2% total percent home advantage leaning towards Real Sociedad, they are the favorites to at least secure a point from this encounter, if not all three.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

53%

47%

Attacking Potential

27%

73%

Defensive Potential

75%

25%

Poisson Distribution

65%

35%

Stregth H2H

60%

40%

Goals H2H

54%

46%

Wins the game

56%

44%

Real Sociedad - Villarreal Head to Head

23/02	Real Sociedad	1 - 3	Villarreal
09/12	Villarreal	0 - 3	Real Sociedad
02/04	Villarreal	2 - 0	Real Sociedad
09/10	Real Sociedad	1 - 0	Villarreal

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13