Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Fernando Roman
- Referee Cesar Soto
- Referee Diego Santaursula
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Girona FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 18 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | AS Omonia Lefkosia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Cadiz CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Sep | Elche CF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 13 |
| 13 | Conceded | 12 |
| -4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Real Sociedad de Futbol to score. At the same time, Villarreal CF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Villarreal CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Etienne Capoue is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Villarreal CF so far.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' Poor challenge from Unai Emery. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 31' Real Sociedad de Futbol are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
- 33' Brais Mendez puts Real Sociedad de Futbol on the lead.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Sociedad de Futbol and Villarreal CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Real Sociedad de Futbol are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
- 44' Giovani Lo Celso is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 45' Giovani Lo Celso was booked on 45.
- 46' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Arnaut Danjuma exits the field as Nicolas Jackson enters on 46.
- 51' The 31-year-old Alex Remiro has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' That is a Yellow card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. David Silva will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for David Silva.
- 61' Real Sociedad de Futbol have won 438 goals from 351 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' Alejandro Baena has so much to prove this time. He replaces Francis Coquelin on 64 minute.
- 65' Poor challenge from Albiol. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 68' A moment of madness from Brais Mendez on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Sociedad de Futbol will be frustrated.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Brais Mendez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace Alexander Sorloth by Mohamed Ali Cho on 74 minute.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Aritz Elustondo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pau Torres on 79.
- 81' Samuel Chukwueze has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giovani Lo Celso on 81 minute.
- 82' Alex Sola picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 87' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Takefusa Kubo trudges off to be replaced by Roberto Navarro on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Carlos Fernandez on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Villarreal CF.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 8
- 1
- 14
- 12
- 2
- 3
- 20
Bench
- 15
- 4
- 5
- 13
- 16
- 9
- 17
- 24
- 11
- 30
- 22
- 33
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 6
-
2
Femenia Far ↓ Aissa Mandi 81'
- 10
- 19
- 13
- 17
- 24
- 4
- 3
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Jose Luis Morales 46'
Bench
- 18
- 12
-
23
Aissa Mandi ↑ 81'
-
22
Jose Luis Morales ↑ 46'
- 20
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 81'
- 1
- 5
-
16
Alejandro Baena ↑ 64'
- 35
-
15
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 46'
Coach
Unai Emery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 5 |
| Willian Jose | 3 |
| Dani Parejo | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Santi Cazorla | 2 |
| Mikel Merino | 2 |
| Takefusa Kubo | 2 |
| Santi Comesana | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2022-10-09
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Villarreal CF
W
2022-10-06
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-10-02
Girona FC
3–5
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2022-09-15
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
AS Omonia Lefkosia
W
2022-09-11
Getafe CF
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Villarreal CF 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
69%
Draw or Villarreal CF
57%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Villarreal CF
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.