Friday , 21 August 2026

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

Primera Division · 2024-25
Real Sociedad de Futbol
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 Futbol 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 Deportivo Alavés 2 4
2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
3 Club Atletico de Madrid 1 3
4 Sevilla FC 1 3
5 Real Betis Balompie 1 3
6 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
7 Villarreal CF 1 1
8 RC Deportivo La Coruña 1 1
9 Elche CF 1 1
10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2 1
11 Athletic Club 0 0
12 CA Osasuna 0 0
13 FC Barcelona 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Real Madrid CF 0 0
16 Valencia CF 0 0
17 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1 0
18 Málaga CF 1 0
19 Getafe CF 1 0
20 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

6
3
7
Real Sociedad de Futbol 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 Villarreal CF 2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–3 Villarreal CF 2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2023-04-02 Villarreal CF 2–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2022-10-09 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Real Sociedad de Futbol
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 Leganés A 3–0 W
01 Dec Real Betis Balompie H 2–0 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Real Sociedad de Futbol A 0–1 L
22 Dec CD Leganés 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 Futbol Villarreal CF
#17 Position #7
0 Points 1
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
0 Scored 2
1 Conceded 2
-1 GD +0
0.00 PPG 1.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

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

Real Sociedad de Futbol are 17th (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 Futbol 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
Alexander Isak 3
Willian Jose 3
Dani Parejo 3
Mikel Oyarzabal 2
Martin Zubimendi 2
Santi Cazorla 2
Mikel Merino 2

Head to Head

2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 Villarreal CF 2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–3 Villarreal CF 2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2023-04-02 Villarreal CF 2–0 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2022-10-09 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 Villarreal CF

Real Sociedad de Futbol Form

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

Villarreal CF Form

2025-01-13 Real Sociedad de Futbol 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2024-12-22 CD Leganés 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
3 / 4
0.71 Real Sociedad de Futbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Real Sociedad de Futbol or Villarreal CF 74% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Real Sociedad de Futbol29% Draw26% Villarreal CF45%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Futbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Futbol or Draw
55%
Draw or Villarreal CF
71%
Real Sociedad de Futbol or Villarreal CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Futbol13% Draw50% Villarreal CF37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
15.3%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 2
12.1%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
6.1%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.1%
2 – 0
2.5%
0 – 4
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Futbol

Handicap Real Sociedad de Futbol covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 11% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 26% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 17% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Futbol keeps clean sheet
22% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
50% ✓

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