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 – CD Alaves vs Villarreal
Villarreal will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Spain La Liga draw against CD Alaves on March 13. In that match, Villarreal controlled 52% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CD Alaves | 48% | 2 (0) | 0.2 | 63 |
 Villarreal | 52% | 8 (4) | 0.54 | 34 |
Real Sociedad's Last Match – Real Sociedad vs Osasuna
Real Sociedad will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Spain La Liga triumph against Osasuna on March 15. In that match, Real Sociedad had 48% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Sociedad | 48% | 15 (6) | 1.96 | 48 |
 Osasuna | 52% | 11 (5) | 0.46 | 93 |
Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Stats
Key Stats
| Villarreal | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Villarreal are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Real Sociedad average 1.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Villarreal 14-17
Real Sociedad 19-15
What are the odds for this match?
Villarreal to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.7
Real Sociedad to win: @3.75