Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Teodoro Sobrino
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Juan Lopez
- Referee Alejandro Sanchez
- Referee Cesar Soto
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jul | Getafe CF | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Jul | FC Barcelona | H | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Jul | Real Betis Balompie | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Jun | Valencia CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | Sevilla FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Villarreal CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jul | Granada CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Jul | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jul | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jun | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #10 |
| 72 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 22 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 13 / 14 |
| 72 | Scored | 59 |
| 46 | Conceded | 61 |
| +26 | GD | -2 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 58% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' Poor challenge from Mikel Merino. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 7' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 17' 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.
- 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javier Calleja will be considering his options from the bench.
- 32' Pau Torres needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Javier Ontiveros.
- 36' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Samuel Chukwueze comes on to replace Fernando Nino.
- 51' 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.
- 53' Portu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ander Barrenetxea on 53 minute.
- 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Willian Jose makes it 0-1.
- 62' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Moi Gomez departs to be replaced by Bruno.
- 65' A tactical swap from Real Sociedad de Futbol — Igor Zubeldia on, Martin Odegaard off on 65 minutes.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Robin Le Normand argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' Diego Llorente doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' The whistle greets Trigueros as he departs to be replaced by Alejandro Baena.
- 81' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 85' Santi Cazorla does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Aihen Munoz. He replaces Nacho Monreal on 86 minute.
- 89' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Javier Ontiveros is withdrawn and Mario Gaspar gets his opportunity.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Real Sociedad de Fútbol players.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 18
- 19
- 8
- 1
-
14
Trigueros ↓ Alejandro Baena 76'
-
24
Javier Ontiveros ↓ Mario Gaspar 89'
- 4
- 20
- 3
- 34
Bench
- 16
- 17
- 13
-
2
Mario Gaspar ↑ 89'
-
21
Bruno ↑ 62'
- 15
- 28
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 46'
- 30
- 36
- 22
-
32
Alejandro Baena ↑ 76'
Coach
Javier Calleja
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Nacho Monreal ↓ Aihen Munoz 86'
-
21
Martin Odegaard ↓ Igor Zubeldia 65'
-
19
Alexander Isak ↓ Willian Jose 46'
- 3
- 10
- 13
- 8
- 18
- 24
-
22
Ander Barrenetxea ↓ Portu 53'
- 36
Bench
- 17
-
9
Willian Jose ↑ 46'
-
5
Igor Zubeldia ↑ 65'
- 2
- 31
- 28
-
7
Portu ↑ 53'
- 1
-
12
Aihen Munoz ↑ 86'
- 33
- 35
- 26
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
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
Villarreal CF Form
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2020-07-13
Villarreal CF
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2020-07-10
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–3
Granada CF
L
2020-07-06
Levante UD
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2020-07-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2020-06-29
Getafe CF
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2020-06-24
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
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
Villarreal CF or Draw
71%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
54%
Villarreal CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

