Will hosts Villarreal win their next home game?
In the Spanish league, trends are emerging regarding both the championship and international qualification spots. Villarreal CF is highly likely to play in the Champions League next season. But before that, there’s an opportunity this Friday for a Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad prediction.
While the hosts are on track for the Champions League and could even secure third place, Real Sociedad San Sebastián is fighting to reach the international spots at all. A loss in Villarreal would be a major setback for that goal.
For the Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad prediction, the hosts must be favored. They have home-field advantage, which has led to three consecutive wins recently. The visitors, on the other hand, consistently struggle on the road.
The first leg was a nail-biter and was only decided by a late goal. Villarreal had the upper hand and now has a good chance of securing the next three points on Friday. Home advantage is the main factor behind this. They have won their last three home games, and the Yellow Submarine has won 11 of 14 home games so far, which is a very strong record.
So the bet can go on a home win, which is offered at Merkur Bets with Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad odds of 1.87. Alternatively, you can also bet on a win with over 2.5 goals. There were already a total of five goals in the first leg.
The expected goals value is 2.70, and both teams are likely to score. Therefore, you can simply bet on over 2.5 goals. Real Sociedad has scored in their last 13 consecutive league matches. Villarreal, meanwhile, has found the net in their last seven games.
Villarreal – Real Sociedad Head-to-Head Record
In recent years, both sides have taken turns winning. Villarreal clinched the first leg with a goal by Alberto Moleiro in stoppage time, after Real Sociedad had equalized just moments earlier. The first-leg victory aligns with the current Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad betting odds.
In the last ten meetings since 2021, there have been four wins for each side and one draw. Accordingly, a close match can certainly be expected on Friday. The visitors won’t give up points easily.
Villarreal – Real Sociedad Prediction
Real Sociedad has won only three of its last seven matches, with two of those victories coming at home. Away from home, coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team has managed just three wins so far.
Villarreal, on the other hand, is an extremely strong home team that has suffered only two losses in 14 home games. Those losses came against FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Against Real Sociedad, the team is therefore rightly considered the favorite.
It is recommended to bet on a home win. This can also be combined with a bet on over 2.5 goals. Games involving both teams regularly feature plenty of goals. In six of Villarreal’s last seven matches, there have been at least three goals. For Real Sociedad, that figure is five of their last six matches.
With a home win, Villarreal could mathematically overtake Atlético Madrid and thus take third place. For Real Sociedad, the three points would mean staying in contention for the international spots.
