Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga .
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Manuel Torre
- Referee Jose Martinez
- Referee Jose Guzman
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Apr | Ellesmere Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Apr | England | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | Brislington FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Villarreal CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Brislington FC | H | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #8 |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 9 |
| 12 | Conceded | 13 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Real Sociedad de Futbol gets underway.
- 5' Joseba Zaldua has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 352 appearances.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad de Futbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 16' Gerard Moreno does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
- 21' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Real Sociedad de Futbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' Manu Morlanes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 40' Willian Jose doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' The travelling Real Sociedad de Futbol supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mikel Merino, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 51' Theo Hernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Mario Gaspar is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Sociedad de Futbol so far.
- 59' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Mikel Merino is withdrawn and Zurutuza gets his opportunity.
- 64' Igor Zubeldia, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dani Raba is hanging Manu Morlanes on the field on 65 minute.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Santiago Caseres on 67 minutes.
- 68' The Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes a substitution. Ruben Pardo departs to be replaced by Juanmi.
- 71' Juanmi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 73' Villarreal CF make a change. Santi Cazorla trudges off to be replaced by Trigueros on 73 minutes.
- 75' Juanmi was booked on 75.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joseba Zaldua.
- 77' The whistle greets Pablo Fornals as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Bacca.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Aritz Elustondo. He replaces Mikel Oiarzabal on 80 minute.
- 85' Spain international Sergio Asenjo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' 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.
- Another three points for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 4
-
19
Santi Cazorla ↓ Trigueros 73'
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 2
- 3
-
8
Pablo Fornals ↓ Carlos Bacca 77'
-
28
Manu Morlanes ↓ Dani Raba 65'
- 5
Bench
- 24
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↑ 77'
- 13
- 6
-
14
Trigueros ↑ 73'
-
22
Dani Raba ↑ 65'
- 26
Coach
Javier Calleja
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 12
- 3
- 10
- 5
- 19
- 2
- 6
-
8
Mikel Merino ↓ Zurutuza 59'
-
14
Ruben Pardo ↓ Juanmi 68'
Bench
-
7
Juanmi ↑ 68'
-
17
Zurutuza ↑ 59'
- 20
-
15
Aritz Elustondo ↑ 80'
- 21
- 30
- 23
Coach
Asier Garitano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Villarreal CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
64%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
62%
Villarreal CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.