Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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 Almeria A 3–1 W
08 Nov Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 3–1 W

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)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
14% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio de la Ceramica. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Igor Zubeldia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' With 1 assists to his name this season, Takefusa Kubo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Villarreal CF.
  • 22' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Etienne Capoue will be fuming at that decision.
  • 23' A moment of madness from Etienne Capoue on 23 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
  • 28' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Benat Turrientes comes on to replace Brais Mendez.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 38' Mikel Merino has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
  • 41' Martin Zubimendi adds to his 0 season tally! Real Sociedad de Futbol lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Ilias Akhomach comes on to replace Adria Altimira.
  • 49' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Takefusa Kubo makes it 0-3.
  • 54' A quiet spell here at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 59' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Igor Zubeldia trudges off to be replaced by Jon Pacheco on 59 minutes.
  • 60' Real Sociedad de Futbol player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 65' 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.
  • 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelino might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 74' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Jose Morales is withdrawn and Alexander Sorloth gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Another change for Real Sociedad de Futbol made on 78 minute. Arsen Zakharyan leaves to be changed by Carlos Fernandez.
  • 83' Real Sociedad de Fútbol 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.
  • 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' Gerard Moreno makes way for Ben Brereton at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • Full Time. Real Sociedad de Fútbol beats Villarreal CF

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
Dani Parejo 3
Alexander Isak 3
Willian Jose 3
Mikel Merino 2
Takefusa Kubo 2
Santi Comesana 2
Mikel Oyarzabal 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 Almeria 1–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2023-11-08 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–1 Sport Lisboa e Benfica W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.83 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 74% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF39% Draw26% Real Sociedad de Fútbol35%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
65%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
61%
Villarreal CF or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF32% Draw41% Real Sociedad de Fútbol27%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–3 not predicted
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 19% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
17% ✗

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