Sunday , 16 August 2026

Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Villarreal CF
0 – 3
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Sat 9 Dec 2023 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica 19,334 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 38' Mikel Merino
0–2 41' Martin Zubimendi
0–3 45+4' Takefusa Kubo
Etienne Capoue 22' Y
Alfonso Pedraza 49' Y
Y 60' Martin Zubimendi

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Martinez Serrato (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Jose Francisco Garcia Lozano (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 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

7
3
6
Villarreal CF 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Last 5 meetings
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 2022-05-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2021-12-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–3 L
06 Dec Maccabi Haifa FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Sevilla FC A 1–1 D
30 Nov Panathinaikos AO H 3–2 W
26 Nov CA Osasuna H 3–1 W
12 Nov Club Atlético de Madrid A 1–3 L
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Villarreal CF A 3–0 W
02 Dec CA Osasuna A 1–1 D
29 Nov FC Red Bull Salzburg H 0–0 D
26 Nov Sevilla FC H 2–1 W
11 Nov UD Almería A 3–1 W
08 Nov Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Real Sociedad de Fútbol
#11 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Villarreal CF host Real Sociedad de Fútbol — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Real Sociedad de Fútbol is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Sociedad de Fútbol needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Fútbol's compact 4-4-2.
  • 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue.
  • 23' Poor challenge from Etienne Capoue. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 28' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' The crowd applauds Brais Mendez as he leaves the pitch. Benat Turrientes steps in for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Etienne Capoue made 358 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 38' Mikel Merino does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
  • 41' Martin Zubimendi does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
  • 46' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Adria Altimira is replaced by Ilias Akhomach.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Alfonso Pedraza argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 49' Takefusa Kubo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 59' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 59 minute. Igor Zubeldia leaves to be changed by Jon Pacheco.
  • 60' Martin Zubimendi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
  • 65' Real Sociedad de Fútbol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 70' Gerard Moreno has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 74' Alexander Sorloth is replacing Jose Morales for the Villarreal CF side.
  • 78' Carlos Fernandez gets the nod from Real Sociedad de Futbol. He replaces Arsen Zakharyan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Sociedad de Fútbol backline.
  • 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Gerard Moreno as he leaves the pitch. Ben Brereton steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-3.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gerard Moreno 5
Willian Jose 3
Dani Parejo 3
Alexander Isak 3
Santi Cazorla 2
Mikel Merino 2
Takefusa Kubo 2
Santi Comesana 2

Head to Head

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 2022-05-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2021-12-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF Form

2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-12-06 Villarreal CF 0–0 Maccabi Haifa FC D 2023-12-03 Sevilla FC 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2023-11-30 Villarreal CF 3–2 Panathinaikos AO W 2023-11-26 Villarreal CF 3–1 CA Osasuna W 2023-11-12 Club Atlético de Madrid 3–1 Villarreal CF L

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-12-02 CA Osasuna 1–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2023-11-29 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–0 FC Red Bull Salzburg D 2023-11-26 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 Sevilla FC W 2023-11-11 UD Almería 1–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-11-08 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–1 Sport Lisboa e Benfica W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.52 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF23% Draw37% Real Sociedad de Fútbol40%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.42
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 42%
58%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
60%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
77%
Villarreal CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF12% Draw64% Real Sociedad de Fútbol24%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.8%
0 – 1
20.2%
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
2.9%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
1.7%
2 – 2
1.5%
0 – 4
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 14% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 26% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 11% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
60% ✓

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