Real Sociedad vs Villarreal CF

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad have shown impressive form in recent matches, demonstrating a strong defensive record with five clean sheets in their last six games. The Basque side have been particularly formidable away from home, winning their last three away fixtures without conceding a goal. Their attacking prowess has been evident in two high-scoring victories, a 3-0 win against both Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League and Leganés in La Liga. Despite a slight dip in league form with a draw against Las Palmas and a loss to RC Celta, Real Sociedad have bounced back with a solid Copa del Rey victory. Their goal difference of +7 over the last six matches highlights their overall dominance, with an average of 1.5 goals scored per game while conceding a mere 0.33 goals per game. This robust form has helped them maintain a respectable 7th position in La Liga, showcasing their potential for a strong second half of the season.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable improvement in their latest match against Leganés. The Yellow Submarine ended a concerning three-match losing streak with a high-scoring 5-2 victory, which also marked their highest goal tally in the given period. Despite sitting in 5th position in La Liga, their recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. Defensively, Villarreal have struggled, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven games and conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last six. Their attacking output has been somewhat better, scoring 1.5 goals per game on average, with the Leganés match significantly boosting this statistic. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of Villarreal's recent matches, suggesting entertaining fixtures for neutrals.

Recent home/away form

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad have shown impressive form at home recently, boasting a four-match winning streak before their most recent draw against Las Palmas. The Basque side have been particularly solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in five of their last six home matches, including shutouts against strong opponents like Barcelona and Ajax. Their only blemish in this run was a 2-0 defeat to Osasuna, but they bounced back admirably. While not particularly high-scoring, their 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League stands out as their most prolific performance. Real Sociedad's home form has been characterised by tight, low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these matches seeing fewer than 2.5 goals and neither team managing to score in any of the six games analysed.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with some impressive victories interspersed with disappointing defeats. The Yellow Submarine have shown their attacking prowess in their last six away matches, netting an impressive 15 goals at an average of 2.5 per game. Particularly noteworthy are their high-scoring victories against Leganés (5-2) and Poblense (6-1), demonstrating their ability to dominate lesser opposition. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches and conceding 1.5 goals per game on average. Villarreal's inconsistency is evident in their inability to string together more than two consecutive wins, with their form alternating between wins and losses in their most recent outings. Despite this, their overall away record remains respectable, contributing to their 5th place position in La Liga with 30 points from 18 games.