Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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 Balompie 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 Balompie 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
#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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Villarreal CF has kicked off!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Sociedad de Fútbol that had 348 games and scored 435 goals.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Reale Arena. Villarreal CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' DR Congo international Willy Kambwala has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Sociedad de Fútbol must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 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' 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.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' Alex Baena has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 50' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' Magnificent from Takefusa Kubo! That is 38 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Denis Suarez as he leaves the pitch. Gerard Moreno steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Sergio Gomez is replaced by Ander Barrenetxea.
  • 65' That is a card for Villarreal CF. Alex Baena will be fuming at that decision.
  • 70' That is a card for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Jon Aramburu will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — Brais Mendez exits the field as Jon Olasagasti enters on 73.
  • 78' The referee calls foul for Juan Foyth. He receives a card.
  • 82' Orri Oskarsson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mikel Oyarzabal at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Ander Barrenetxea.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Sociedad de Fútbol take all three points.

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
Willian Jose 3
Dani Parejo 3
Alexander Isak 3
Martin Zubimendi 2
Santi Cazorla 2
Mikel Merino 2
Takefusa Kubo 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 Balompie 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 Balompie L 2024-12-08 Athletic Club 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2024-12-01 Villarreal CF 2–2 Girona FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Villarreal CF 75% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Fútbol43% Draw25% Villarreal CF32%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
67%
Draw or Villarreal CF
57%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Villarreal CF
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Fútbol27% Draw44% Villarreal CF29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Handicap Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
22% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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