Matchday 14 of La Liga between Real Sociedad and Villarreal will take place on November 30 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Real Sociedad vs. Villarreal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
Last week, the team secured a come-from-behind victory in an away match against Osasuna (3-1). This marked Real Sociedad's third win in their last four La Liga matches, extending their unbeaten run in the tournament to five games (3 wins, 2 draws). Since mid-October, Sergio Francisco's side has collected 11 points, compared to just five points in the previous two months. Recently, Real Sociedad was in the relegation zone, but thanks to this breakthrough period, they have climbed to ninth place in the table. A concern remains that the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven La Liga matches.
- The Basques have won with a +1.5 handicap in nine consecutive home league matches.
- Real Sociedad's uncompromising home streak in La Liga stands at five games (3 wins, 2 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in five of the club's La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-4-2)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Duje Caleta-Car, Aihen Muñoz – Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi, Arsen Zakharyan, Gonçalo Guedes – Brais Méndez, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Defender Igor Zubeldia, midfielder Yangel Herrera, forwards Orri Ouskarsen and Mikel Oyarzabal are unavailable due to injuries.
Villarreal
Marcelino García's side remains among the league leaders. Villarreal's winning streak in La Liga has reached four matches, and they are unbeaten in five consecutive games in the tournament. Last week, the club narrowly defeated Mallorca (2-1), and the three points helped reduce the gap to Real Madrid at the top to just three points. Atletico has been closing in from below, but the team has managed to handle the pressure and maintain their top-three position. Notably, the Valencians have scored in nine consecutive La Liga matches. Villarreal shares the title of the most reliable club in the championship with Atletico, having conceded only 11 goals since the start of the season.
- At least two goals have been scored in Villarreal's last six La Liga matches.
- Villarreal's uncompromising away streak in La Liga consists of five games (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has not lost in six of their last eight away league matches (5 wins, 1 draw).
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (4-4-2)
Luis Junior – Pau Navarro, Rafa Marín, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza – Nicolas Pepe, Thomas Partey, Santi Comesaña, Alberto Moleiro – Gerard Moreno, Ayoze Pérez.
Defenders Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala, as well as forward Pau Cabanes, are recovering from injuries. Defender Santiago Mourinho's participation in the match is in doubt.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs. Villarreal
Real Sociedad has overcome a rough patch at the start of the season, but their rise to the upper half of the table has been primarily due to effective attacking play. Defensive reliability remains an issue, as both teams have scored in each of the last five league matches involving the Basques. Additionally, both teams have scored in five of Real Sociedad's last seven home La Liga matches.
Villarreal, as one of the leaders, has scored in almost all La Liga matches. In the last 19 games of this tournament, the club has failed to score only once. However, the Valencians have not always been able to keep a clean sheet, especially away from home. Marcelino García's side has conceded in nine of their last 12 away matches in the Spanish championship, while Villarreal themselves have scored in nine of these 12 matches.
Prediction: Both teams to score – yes
