Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga", up to 02/23/2024
To build a prediction for the Real Sociedad - Villarreal match, scheduled for 23 February 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Real Sociedad have played 50 matches, in which they won 24 of them, drew 16 times and lost 10 matches. Villarreal, having played 50 matches, won 20 times, drew 12 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Real Sociedad average 1.4 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. Villarreal average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 8 December 2023 at Villarreal's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
I’ll make a bold prediction. I think both teams are currently experiencing a crisis in attack. The visitors have declined in their performance, and so have the hosts. I don’t think there will be many goals here. The teams are afraid of losing points, and I don’t think they will rush forward reckless... Show more
Villarreal knows how to play against strong opponents. Villarreal scores more often away than at home, and I believe they will be able to score once this time as well. I expect both teams to score here, and that is my bet. Real Sociedad will clearly be the favorite, since they are playing at home, a... Show more
Real Sociedad’s packed schedule does not allow the team to fully recover and take the field fresh, hence the decline in results — only 2 wins in 7 games in 24, plus the loss of key player and captain M. Oyarzabal.
Villarreal’s performances in 24 are also unimpressive, but they fit the predicted outc... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 4 out of 5 last matches involving Villarreal, a draw was recorded.
X4.08
Villarreal concedes over 2 goals in 7 out of 14 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.488
Villarreal concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of last 7 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.488
In 8 out of 11 last matches involving Real Sociedad, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.78
In 6 out of last 7 home matches involving Real Sociedad, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.32
Real Sociedad does not concede in 6 out of 10 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.275
Real Sociedad scores under 2 goals in 9 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.02
Real Sociedad scores under 2 goals against Villarreal in 20 out of 26 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.02
Real Sociedad scores under 2 goalsat home against Villarreal in 11 out of 12 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.02
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Real Sociedad played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.96
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Айен Муньос. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Рамон Терратс, and are also missing several rotation players. Several more Villarreal players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Хавьер Иглесиас Вильянуэва (Spain). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 448 yellow cards (averaging 4.5 per match) and 26 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 27% of matches (27 out of 100).