Sunday , 16 August 2026

Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1 – 0
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Mon 13 Jan 2025 · 20:00 UTC Reale Arena 20,855 HT 45' · FT 45'
Takefusa Kubo 51' 1–0
Y 65' Alex Baena
Jon Aramburu 70' Y
Y 78' Juan Foyth
Ander Barrenetxea 90' Y
Aihen Munoz 90' Y
Martin Zubimendi 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ruben Becerril Gomez (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
7 Villarreal CF 1 1
8 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 1
9 Levante UD 1 1
10 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
11 Málaga CF 0 0
12 FC Barcelona 0 0
13 Real Madrid CF 0 0
14 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
15 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
16 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
17 Valencia CF 0 0
18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
19 Athletic Club 0 0
20 Elche CF 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

6
3
7
Real Sociedad de Fútbol 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Villarreal CF 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

Recent Form

Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Villarreal CF H 1–0 W
21 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 0–2 L
15 Dec UD Las Palmas H 0–0 D
12 Dec FK Dynamo Kyiv H 3–0 W
08 Dec CD Leganes A 3–0 W
01 Dec Real Betis Balompié H 2–0 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–1 L
22 Dec CD Leganes A 5–2 W
18 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D
15 Dec Real Betis Balompié H 1–2 L
08 Dec Athletic Club A 0–2 L
01 Dec Girona FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Villarreal CF
#18 Position #7
0 Points 1
0 Played 1
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
0 Scored 2
0 Conceded 2
+0 GD +0
– PPG 1.00
– Win % 0%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season

Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 18th (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 7th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Villarreal CF
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Villarreal CF get this one started.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Villarreal CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Dani Parejo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Martin Zubimendi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Villarreal CF so far.
  • 20' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
  • 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Sociedad de Fútbol is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 51' A goal from the Japan international Takefusa Kubo! He fires home on 51 to make it 0-1!
  • 56' It looks surprising Real Sociedad de Fútbol does not make any changes. Sergio Gomez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 61' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Denis Suarez departs to be replaced by Gerard Moreno.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Ander Barrenetxea. He replaces Sergio Gomez on 62 minute.
  • 65' Alex Baena picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 70' That is a card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Jon Aramburu will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Jon Olasagasti comes on to replace Brais Mendez.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Juan Foyth on 78.
  • 82' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Mikel Oyarzabal trudges off to be replaced by Orri Oskarsson on 82 minutes.
  • 87' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pape Gueye made 428 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' Ander Barrenetxea is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Full Time. Real Sociedad de Fútbol beats Villarreal CF

Lineups

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Villarreal CF 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

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Villarreal CF W 2024-12-21 RC Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-12-15 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 UD Las Palmas D 2024-12-12 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–0 FK Dynamo Kyiv W 2024-12-08 CD Leganes 0–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-12-01 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–0 Real Betis Balompié W

Villarreal CF Form

2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2024-12-22 CD Leganes 2–5 Villarreal CF W 2024-12-18 Villarreal CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2024-12-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Betis Balompié L 2024-12-08 Athletic Club 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2024-12-01 Villarreal CF 2–2 Girona FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.71 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.49 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Fútbol42% Draw38% Villarreal CF20%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes22% 0% No78%
Avg goals/match: 1.2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 67%
33%
± 1.5 34%
66%
± 2.5 13%
87%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
80%
Draw or Villarreal CF
58%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Villarreal CF
62%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Fútbol20% Draw68% Villarreal CF12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
12.9%
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.1%
1 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
1.6%
2 – 2
1.1%
3 – 1
1%
0 – 3
0.5%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Handicap Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 24% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 16% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
62% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
50% ✓

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