Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Tips
Villarreal are currently fighting for European places, more specifically for a place in the UEFA Champions League. The team is fifth in the table and after 30 games has 51 points. The gap to fourth place is six points, while the distance to sixth place is three points. The team’s form is on the rise: three matches without defeat, of which two are wins and one is a draw.
Last matchday, they achieved an important victory over Betis, a direct rival for the European zone, 2-1. This gave them a points cushion and a serious chance of reaching the top four with eight rounds to go. In addition, the Yellow Submarine have a game in hand, which could help to increase the gap.
Real Sociedad are in ninth place in the table, but the Basques maintain hopes of entering European competitions. The team has 41 points after 31 rounds, and the gap to seventh and eighth place is only two points.
The goal difference is negative: 30 goals scored and 34 conceded. Last matchday, the team lost 0-2 at home to Mallorca, although they had previously achieved a run of three consecutive victories. It is worth noting that Mallorca is a direct rival for Real Sociedad, as is Villarreal, whom they will face in their next match.
