The Matchday 32 clash in La Liga between Villarreal and Real Sociedad will take place on April 20 at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Villarreal
Marcelino García's side approaches the upcoming match with a three-game unbeaten streak in the league. During this run, they drew 0-0 at home with Athletic Bilbao and secured away victories against Getafe and Betis (both 2-1). Following the win over the Sevillians, Villarreal solidified their position in fifth place, trailing Athletic, who are fourth, by six points, with a game in hand.
- No more than three goals have been scored in Villarreal's last eight La Liga matches.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 league games for Villarreal.
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 11 home matches in La Liga (4 wins, 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (5-3-2)
Luis Junior – Sergi Cardona, Kiko Femenía, Alfonso Pedraza, Logan Costa, Juan Foyth – Santi Comesaña, Daniel Parejo, Yeremi Pino – Ayoze Pérez, Thierno Barry.
Real Sociedad
San Sebastián's team remained unbeaten in three consecutive league matches, drawing with Rayo Vallecano (2-2) and defeating Valladolid (2-1) and Las Palmas (3-1). However, in the last round, they unexpectedly lost at home to Mallorca (0-2). The Basques have dropped to ninth place, currently seven points away from the European competition zone. Notably, Real Sociedad has struggled offensively, scoring only 30 goals, with only two teams in La Liga having fewer.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Real Sociedad's last 11 La Liga matches.
- In their last seven away games in La Liga, Real Sociedad has won only once (1 draw, 5 losses).
- One of the teams failed to score in 14 of Real Sociedad's last 17 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (4-3-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Martin, Aritz Elustondo, Aihen Muñoz, Jon Aramburu – Martín Zubimendi, Luka Sučić, Pablo Marín Tejada – Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Martín Zubimendi is out due to yellow card accumulation.
Referee
Guillermo Cuadra Fernández (Spain)
Matches – 16 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 25%.
Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad: Match Prediction
This is a match between two teams aiming to boost their points tally to finish in the European competition zone. Therefore, I expect both teams to focus more on attacking play. Villarreal has not been impressive at home, while the Basques have struggled away, so I suggest considering both teams to score in this encounter.
Villarreal has scored in 20 of their last 21 home league matches, while also conceding in 13 of their last 16 La Liga home games. The Basques have also been prone to defensive errors, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven away league matches. Additionally, both teams have scored in 6 of the last 8 encounters at Villarreal's ground in La Liga.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
