Our Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Prediction: 2-1
Villarreal vs Real Sociedad in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Villarreal vs Real Sociedad prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Villarreal's Last Match – Barcelona vs Villarreal
Villarreal will look to get back on track following a 1-4 Spain La Liga loss against Barcelona on February 28. In that match, Villarreal controlled 26% of possession and managed 2 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barcelona | 74% | 6 (8) | 2.88 | 82 |
Villarreal | 26% | 2 (1) | 1.28 | 35 |
Real Sociedad's Last Match – Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao
Real Sociedad will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Spain Copa del Rey triumph against Athletic Bilbao on March 4. In that match, Real Sociedad had 49% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Real Sociedad | 49% | 9 (4) | 1.56 | 43 |
Athletic Bilbao | 51% | 6 (2) | 0.47 | 35 |
Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Stats
Key Stats
| Villarreal | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Villarreal are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Real Sociedad average 1.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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