Preview: Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Yellow Submarines.

Villarreal CF are all set to host Real Sociedad for their matchweek 29 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. The Estadio de la Cerámica is going to witness this interesting clash.

The Yellow Submarines playing at home will be at an advantage. They are coming in after securing a draw in the final moments against Deportivo Alaves.

Villarreal CF did not put in a top show, but managed to secure a point. With 17 wins in 28 games, they are in fourth place on the league table.

Real Sociedad have put in some decent performances in their last few matches. They have lacked consistency, and this can be a problem for them in their next game. Txuri-Urdin are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Osasuna in their last league outing.

They are now in seventh place on the LaLiga points table. They must not drop points if they want to be a part of European football next season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica
• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM IST (Friday, Mar 20; 08:00 PM GMT/ 03:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Un partidazo a la vista. pic.twitter.com/gBGNlfZ9i2

— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) March 18, 2026

Form:

Villarreal: W-W-L-W-D

Sociedad: D-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal)

Nicolas Pépé is coming in after scoring an important equaliser in the final moments of the game for Villarreal. That goal helped them secure a draw. He will be gearing up to help his side in the attacking front once again.

The 30-year-old has scored four goals and has four assists in 27 league games of the ongoing campaign.

Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)

Gonçalo Guedes scored a sensational brace for Real Sociedad in their previous league match. It was a top performance by him. The 29-year-old is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for his side.

In 28 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and has four assists.

Match Facts

• Villarreal are undefeated in their last two matches.
• Real Sociedad have won three of their last four matches.
• One of the last five fixtures between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Villarreal to win @19/20 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @43/20 BetMGM
• Nicolas Pepe to score @9/2 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Ayoze Perez, Juan Foyth and Pau Cabanes are not going to be in action for Villarreal. They are injured. Logan Costa might also sit out due to his lack of fitness.

Real Sociedad will not have Alvaro Odriozola due to his injury and Benat Turrientes because of his suspension. Aihen Munoz and Takefusa Kubo are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 52

Villarreal won: 21

Sociedad won: 15

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Luiz Júnior (GK); Mouriño, Navarro, Marín, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesaña, Gueye, Pedraza; Pépé, Mikautadze

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gomez; Oskarsson; Barrenetxea, Méndez, Soler, Guedes; Oyarzabal

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be gunning for a win here. Villarreal CF are likely to come out on top and outplay Real Sociedad in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Villarreal 3-2 Sociedad

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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