Villarreal vs Real Sociedad betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds
Last Updated: May 13, 2022 5:03 pm
Portu
Guridi, Jon
Gaspar, Mario
Trigueros, Manu
Pedraza, Alfonso
Alcacer, Paco
Jackson, Nicolas
Rafinha
Gorosabel, Andoni
Recommended bets
Draw and both teams to score is 15/4.
Alexander Isak is 13/2 to break the deadlock and 21/10 to score anytime.
Match preview
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 29: Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad celebrates after scoring goal during the La Liga Santader match between Real Sociedad and Villarreal CF at Estadio Anoeta on November 29, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
The race for European places in heating up and these two clubs are firmly in the mix.
Real Sociedad are guaranteed to be in some sort of Europa competition next season, which one it is could be decided by this game.
On Thursday night, having only previously scored 12 goals at home all season, La Real ran riot, hammering Cádiz 3-0.
Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring before penalties from Adnan Januzaj and then Portu sealed the win, the latter bagging his first Liga goal of the season.
That was also a first win in five for Imanol Alguacil’s side and it means they are guaranteed a European place.
Villarreal though are just three points behind after they also enjoyed an emphatic victory on Thursday.
El Submarino Amarillo demolished Rayo Vallecano 5-1 at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, equalling their biggest-ever top-flight away win.
Alfonso Pedraza scored twice with Juan Foyth, Paco Alcácer and Pau Torres also on target with Villarreal 4-1 up by half time.
So, Unai Emery’s men have won three of their last five and 12 of their last 21 in La Liga.
This leaves Villarreal seventh, in the Europa Conference League place, but knowing they’ll leapfrog Real Sociedad with a victory.
Who will win this crucial clash at Estadio de la Cerámica?
Villarreal team news
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Arnaut Danjuma of Villarreal celebrates his second goal with his team-mate Alberto Moreno (R) during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Atalanta and Villarreal CF at Gewiss Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
Villarreal’s five-goal haul at Rayo was made even more impressive by the fact that they are without top-scorer Arnaut Danjuma and main striker Gerard Moreno due to injury.
So, Paco Alcácer, who scored on Thursday, will lead the attack alongside Samuel Chukwueze with Yeremy and Boulaye Dia other good options.
Alfonso Pedraza’s two goals in midweek could see him keep his place at left-back, over Pervis Estupiñán.
Real Sociedad team news
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – OCTOBER 31: Robin Le Normand of Real Sociedad duels for the ball with Iñaki Williams of Athletic Club during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club at Reale Arena on October 31, 2021 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
La Real, usually anyway, also struggle for goals with star man Mikel Oyarzabal out-long term, as are Ander Barrenetxea and Carlos Fernández.
Alexander Isak will return up front after missing the Cádiz win due to suspension.
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Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian - 1:2
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Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal CF - 1:5
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Villarreal CF vs Sevilla FC - 1:1
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Villarreal CF vs Liverpool FC - 2:3
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Real Sociedad San Sebastian vs Atletico Madrid - 1:2
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Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian - 1:2
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Real Sociedad San Sebastian vs Cadiz CF - 3:0
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Levante UD vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian - 2:1
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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian - 1:1
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| May 22, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | FC Barcelona | 0 - 2 | Villarreal CF |
| May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Villarreal CF | 1 - 2 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
| May 12, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 5 | Villarreal CF |
| May 8, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Villarreal CF | 1 - 1 | Sevilla FC |
| May 3, 2022 | UEFA Champions League 21/22 | Villarreal CF | 2 - 3 | Liverpool FC |
| May 22, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 1 - 2 | Atletico Madrid |
| May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Villarreal CF | 1 - 2 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
| May 12, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 3 - 0 | Cadiz CF |
| May 6, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Levante UD | 2 - 1 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
| May 1, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
| Villarreal CF | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 38 |
| 16 | Matches won | 17 |
| 393 | Goal attempts | 369 |
| 170 | Shots on goal | 156 |
| 141 | Shots off goal | 142 |
| 200 | Corner kicks | 186 |
| 55% | Average ball possession | 54% |
| 82 | Shots blocked | 71 |
| 81 | Cards given | 80 |
| 589 | Free kicks | 564 |
| 87 | Offsides | 72 |
| 4 | Shots on post | 5 |
| 4 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 53 | Goals by foot | 32 |
| 9 | Goals by head | 8 |
| 63 | Goals scored | 40 |
| 37 | Goals conceded | 37 |
| Villarreal CF | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches | 46 |
| 23 | Home Matches | 23 |
| 23 | Away Matches | 23 |
| 65 | Total Goals | 46 |
| 1.41 | Average Goals Scored | 1 |
| 19 | Wins | 11 |
| 11 | Losses | 19 |
| 16 | Draws | 16 |
| May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Villarreal CF | 1 - 2 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
| December 18, 2021 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 1 - 3 | Villarreal CF |
| January 30, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | Villarreal CF | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
| November 29, 2020 | LaLiga 20/21 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 1 - 1 | Villarreal CF |
| September 2, 2020 | Club Friendly Games 2020 | Villarreal CF | 2 - 0 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian |
La Liga table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Espanyol Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Real Valladolid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Seville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sevilla FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | UD Almeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad San Sebastian?
16:30, Sunday 15 May 2022
