Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 30, 2025 | Estadio Municipal de Anoeta | La Liga | 13:00 GMT

This weekend offers up an enticing encounter in La Liga as two sides in a rich vein of form go head-to-head. Real Sociedad look to make a statement by attempting to make up even more ground on the top four as they look to continue their steady rebuild following a poor start to the season, while Villarreal look to extend the gap further from fifth.

Key Betting Tips: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.8 odds on BOYLESports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

odds subject to change.

This fixture looks enticing from a goal fest outlook. Real Sociedad’s matches so far have averaged 2.69 goals per game, while Villarreal’s are even higher at 2.85. Furthermore, three of their last four meetings between the sides have also reached the mark, implying 1.8 odds are very good value.

Sociedad vs Villarreal Predicted Lineups

Sociedad Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro; Aihen Munoz, Duje Caleta-Car, Jon Martin, Jon Aramburu; Jon Gorrotxategi; Arsen Zakharyan, Brais Mendez, Carlos Soler, Gonçalo Guedes; Andre Barrenetxea.

Sociedad have a number of key players unavailable for what is going to be their most important game of the season so far. Igor Zubledia, Yangel Herrera, Jon Karrikaburu, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Orri Oskarsson will all miss out.

Villarreal Predicted XI (4-4-2): Luiz Junior; Alfonso Pedraza, Renato Veiga, Rafa Marin, Pau Navarro; Alberto Moleiro, Thomas Partey, Santi Comesana, Nicolas Pepe; Ayoze Perez, Alberto Moreno.

As for Villarreal, they will near enough have a fully fit squad for this clash. Willy Kambwala and Pau Cabanes will both miss the trip.

Sociedad vs Villarreal Current League Standings

Real Sociedad’s league record may not say it, but this team are so much stronger than their ninth place suggests. They have lost five games so far, both winning and drawing four apiece, however, are unbeaten in their last six competitive matches.

As for the Yellow Submarine, they are currently flying in La Liga, having won nine of their 13 games so far. Having lost just two, they have amassed 29 points thus far, just three off leaders Real Madrid. They have been defensively sound this season too, conceding just 11, with only Atletico having conceded the same amount or lower.

Sociedad vs Villarreal Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

These two titans of Spanish have no short rivalry. They have met 36 times since 2010, and the pendulum continues to swing season by season. In the last five meetings, both sides have picked up two wins each, with their most recent affair ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

• May 18, 2025: Villarreal 2-2 Sociedad
• September 15, 2025: Sociedad 1-0 Villarreal
• February 16, 2024: Sociedad 1-3 Villarreal
• October 28, 2023: Villarreal 0-3 Sociedad
• March 12, 2023: Villarreal 2-0 Sociedad

Sociedad and Villarreal Recent Matches Analysis

Sociedad Last 5 Matches:

• Sociedad 3-1 Osasuna (A)
• Sociedad 1-1 Elche (A)
• Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Club (H)
• Sociedad 3-0 Negreira (A) – Copa del Rey
• Sociedad 2-1 Sevilla (H)

Sociedad have been solid in recent weeks, winning four of their last five games. There is also promising signs of the over 2.5 goals market, with this coming through in four of the five games too, while Sociedad have only kept one clean sheet.

Villarreal Last 5 Matches:

• Villarreal 0-4 Dortmund (A)
• Villarreal 2-1 Mallorca (H)
• Villarreal 2-0 Espanyol (A)
• Villarreal 0-1 Pafos (A)
• Villarreal 4-0 Rayo (H)

As strong as Villarreal have looked domestically, the same cannot be said about their European form, with a loss to Pafos showcasing their vulnerabilities. Regardless, our suggested market has come in three of their last five, and after conceding four midweek, they will be hungry to get back to winning ways.

Sociedad vs Villarreal Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a goal fest. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Sociedad vs Villarreal Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.8 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. At 50% chance of over 2.5 goals, our algorithm and recent form of both sides suggest that this looks like great value.

Key Players to Watch: Sociedad vs Villarreal

Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad): With star man Oyarzabal out of action for the foreseeable, it will be up to Barrenetxea to step up. Having already grabbed five goal involvements this season, the Spanish side will need him to be at his best if they are to oust Villarreal.

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal): The veteran forward has been in great touch so far for the Yellow Submarine, and despite only playing six league games this season, his four goals suggest he always eager to impress.

Sociedad vs Villarreal Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Broadcast Details:

**UK: Premier Sports, LaLigaTV ** at 13:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta can hold up to just over 40,000 supporters.

Sociedad vs Villarreal: Final Prediction

Real Sociedad 1-3 Villarreal