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 – Villarreal vs Elche
Villarreal will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Spain La Liga victory over Elche on March 8. In that match, Villarreal controlled 37% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Villarreal | 37% | 13 (7) | 1.62 | 49 |
Elche | 63% | 9 (6) | 1.28 | 64 |
Real Sociedad's Last Match – Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Spain La Liga loss to Atletico Madrid on March 7. In that match, Real Sociedad had 48% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Atletico Madrid | 52% | 25 (9) | 2.28 | 80 |
Real Sociedad | 48% | 5 (3) | 0.41 | 29 |
Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Stats
Key Stats
| Villarreal | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | 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 1.8 conceded per match, while Real Sociedad average 1.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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