Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2023-24

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

1 – 3

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Villarreal CF

Fri 23 Feb 2024 · 20:00 UTC Reale Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 17' Santi Comesana

0–2 47' Santi Comesana

Mikel Merino 86' 1–2

1–3 90+6' Alexander Sorloth

Robin Le Normand 51' Y

Y 60' Filip Jorgensen

Andre Silva 62' Y

Y 62' Yerson Mosquera

Y 63' Raul Albiol

Arsen Zakharyan 69' Y

Y 88' Jorge Cuenca

Overview

Match Preview

Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Javier Iglesias Villanueva (Spain)
Assistant 1 Jorge Bueno Mateo (Spain)
Assistant 2 Antonio Cerezo Parfenof (Spain)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	38	94
2	Real Madrid CF	38	86
3	Villarreal CF	38	72
4	Club Atletico de Madrid	38	69
5	Real Betis Balompie	38	60
6	RC Celta de Vigo	38	54
7	Getafe CF	38	51
8	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	38	50
9	Valencia CF	38	49
10	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	38	46
11	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	38	46
12	Athletic Club	38	45
13	Elche CF	38	43
14	Deportivo Alaves	38	43
15	Sevilla FC	38	43
16	CA Osasuna	38	42
17	RCD Mallorca	38	42
18	Levante UD	38	42
19	Girona FC	38	41
20	Real Oviedo	38	29

Head-to-Head

Real Sociedad de Fútbol 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Villarreal CF

Last 5 meetings

2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF 2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2023-04-02 Villarreal CF 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-10-09 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Villarreal CF 2022-05-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Recent Form

Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Feb	Villarreal CF	H	1–3	L
18 Feb	RCD Mallorca	A	2–1	W
14 Feb	Paris Saint-Germain FC	A	0–2	L
10 Feb	CA Osasuna	H	0–1	L
03 Feb	Girona FC	A	0–0	D
27 Jan	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	0–0	D

Villarreal CF

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Feb	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	A	3–1	W
16 Feb	Getafe CF	H	1–1	D
10 Feb	Deportivo Alaves	A	1–1	D
04 Feb	Cadiz CF	H	0–0	D
27 Jan	FC Barcelona	A	5–3	W
20 Jan	RCD Mallorca	H	1–1	D

Season Stats

Real Sociedad de Fútbol		Villarreal CF
#10	Position	#3
46	Points	72
38	Played	38
11 / 13 / 14	W / D / L	22 / 6 / 10
59	Scored	72
61	Conceded	46
-2	GD	+26
1.21	PPG	1.89
29%	Win %	58%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Real Sociedad de Fútbol to score. At the same time, Villarreal CF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
7' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Ander Barrenetxea is replaced by Jon Olasagasti on 7 minute.
12' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
17' A goal from the Spain international Santi Comesana! He fires home on 17 to make it 0-1!
22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Sociedad de Fútbol must find a spark to ignite this game.
27' It’s high time Imanol Alguacil made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
32' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's 4-4-2 shape.
37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
46' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Hamari Traore is withdrawn and Jon Aramburu gets his opportunity.
47' Santi Comesana with the second goal in the match!
51' Robin Le Normand is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Imanol Alguacil might look to freshen things up shortly.
60' A moment of madness from Filip Jorgensen on 60 minutes earns him a card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
62' The referee calls foul for Andre Silva. He receives a card.
63' That looks like a foul for a card for Raul Albiol.
64' Mikel Merino is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brais Mendez at the 64 minute mark.
65' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Andre Silva is withdrawn and Umar Sadiq gets his opportunity.
69' Poor challenge from Arsen Zakharyan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
70' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Alberto Moreno is replaced by Jorge Cuenca on 70 minute.
72' A tactical swap from Real Sociedad de Futbol — Sheraldo Becker on, Arsen Zakharyan off on 72 minutes.
77' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
79' Villarreal CF make a change. Gerard Moreno trudges off to be replaced by Alexander Sorloth on 79 minutes.
84' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Francis Coquelin has done his job and it is now time for Etienne Capoue to step up.
86' GOAL! Mikel Merino scores on 86.
88' It’s gonna be a card for Jorge Cuenca.
Villarreal CF celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

18
Alberto Moreno ↓ Jorge Cuenca 70'
12
Eric Bailly
9
Goncalo Guedes
19
Francis Coquelin ↓ Etienne Capoue 84'
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Alexander Sorloth 79'
13
Filip Jorgensen
2
Yerson Mosquera
27
Ilias Akhomach ↓ Dani Parejo 70'
4
Santi Comesana
16
Alex Baena ↓ Jose Morales 84'
3
Raul Albiol

Bench

6
Etienne Capoue ↑ 84'
11
Alexander Sorloth ↑ 79'
25
Bertrand Traore
10
Dani Parejo ↑ 70'
23
Aissa Mandi
14
Trigueros
1
Pepe Reina
5
Jorge Cuenca ↑ 70'
17
Kiko Femenia
15
Jose Morales ↑ 84'

Coach Marcelino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Gerard Moreno	5
Dani Parejo	3
Alexander Isak	3
Willian Jose	3
Santi Comesana	2
Mikel Oyarzabal	2
Martin Zubimendi	2
Santi Cazorla	2

Head to Head

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF L 2024-02-18 RCD Mallorca 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-02-14 Paris Saint-Germain FC 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-02-10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 CA Osasuna L 2024-02-03 Girona FC 0–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2024-01-27 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

Villarreal CF Form

2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF W 2024-02-16 Villarreal CF 1–1 Getafe CF D 2024-02-10 Deportivo Alaves 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-02-04 Villarreal CF 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2024-01-27 FC Barcelona 3–5 Villarreal CF W 2024-01-20 Villarreal CF 1–1 RCD Mallorca D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.4 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

2.05 Villarreal CF xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Real Sociedad de Fútbol29% Draw25% Villarreal CF46%

Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes65% 0% No35%

Avg goals/match: 3.45

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	86%	14%
± 2.5	66%	34%
± 3.5	45%	55%
± 4.5	27%	73%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw

54%

Draw or Villarreal CF

71%

Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Villarreal CF

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Real Sociedad de Fútbol21% Draw40% Villarreal CF39%

Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10%

1 – 2

0 – 2

6.7%

2 – 2

6.2%

2 – 1

6.2%

1 – 3

Actual

0 – 1

0 – 0

4.6%

0 – 3

4.5%

2 – 3

4.3%

1 – 0

3.8%

1 – 4

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Handicap	Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers	Push	Villarreal CF covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	7%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	14%	75%
-0.5	25%	—	75%
+0.5	49%	—	51%
+1	49%	21%	31%
+1.5	69%	—	31%
+2	69%	16%	15%
+2.5	85%	—	15%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.