Match Details
The upcoming match between Villarreal and Real Sociedad is scheduled to take place on December 9, 2023, at Estadio de la Cerámica. It will be a La Liga fixture and the odds currently favor Real Sociedad with a probability of 2.20.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between Villarreal and Real Sociedad, Villarreal has won two out of the last six matches, while Real Sociedad has emerged victorious in three matches. One match ended in a draw. In terms of goals scored, both teams have been relatively evenly matched with each team finding the net on multiple occasions. However, there has been a tendency for these matches to produce less than three goals.
Team Form: Villarreal
Villarreal’s recent form has been mixed as they have managed to win three out of their last six matches in all competitions. They have also drawn two matches and suffered one defeat during this period. In terms of goal scoring, Villarreal has found the back of the net ten times while conceding eight goals. Their performance in La Liga hasn’t been particularly strong as they currently sit at 12th position with 16 points from 15 matches played.
In their most recent match against Maccabi Haifa in the UEFA Europa League, Villarreal failed to find the breakthrough as the match ended in a goalless draw.
Team Form: Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad has been performing well recently, especially away from home where they remain unbeaten so far this season. They have won four out of their last six away matches and drawn two without suffering any defeats during this period. In terms of goal scoring away from home, Real Sociedad has averaged 1.67 goals per game while conceding an average of 0.67 goals.
In their most recent match against Andratx in the Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad secured a narrow 1-0 victory with André Silva finding the back of the net in the 56th minute.
Key Players
For Villarreal, Gerard Moreno has been their standout performer this season, having scored eight goals and provided two assists in 17 appearances. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Villarreal’s chances in this match. Another player to watch out for is Juan Foyth, who has been solid at the back and has also contributed with a goal and an assist.
Real Sociedad will heavily rely on Mikel Oyarzabal, who has already scored nine goals and provided one assist in 20 appearances this season. He will be a constant threat to Villarreal’s defense. Takefusa Kubo is another player to keep an eye on as he has shown great creativity and playmaking abilities with five goals and three assists so far.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, Real Sociedad seems to have an edge over Villarreal based on their strong away form and consistent goal scoring record. However, it should be noted that both teams have had mixed results overall recently.
Prediction: Villarreal 1 – 2 Real Sociedad
Based on current form and historical performance between these two teams, Real Sociedad is likely to come out on top in this match with a predicted scoreline of 1-2. However, football can be unpredictable, and anything can happen on match day.
