Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio de la Cerámica Fri, 20 Mar - 8:00 PM
La Liga
Villarreal VIL
3 Winner 1
Real Sociedad RSO
Full Time Fri, 20 Mar 8:00 PM
Round 29 Regular Season
Nicolas Pépé - 23'
Georges Mikautadze - 15'
Gerard Moreno - 7'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

The match between Villarreal and Real Sociedad has finished with a full-time score of 0-1. This result represents a significant deviation from pre-match expectations, heavily favoring the away side. Villarreal entered as the stronger team with a 48.3% implied win probability, while Real Sociedad held only a 25.6% chance and the draw stood at 26.1%. Consequently, the final outcome did not align with the pre-match market. The underlying statistics showcase a match that completely defied the expected goals. Villarreal generated a massive 3.03 xG despite holding only 35% possession, yet they failed to register a goal. Conversely, Real Sociedad dominated the ball with 65% possession and capitalized on a meager 0.8 away xG to secure the victory. As a result, the outcome was entirely inconsistent with the xG data, punishing the home side's lack of clinical finishing. Despite the surprising final scoreline, the efficiency shift was recorded as in line with expectations. The match was decided purely on open play and tactical execution, without

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Real Sociedad showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was contrary to expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Diverging from xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Villarreal M. García Toral
M. García Toral
VS
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
2.13
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.53
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Madrid Rank: 95 L
Real Betis Rank: 82 L
Deportivo Alavés Rank: 76 W
Elche Rank: 73 W
FC Barcelona Rank: 97 L
Getafe Rank: 76 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Madrid Rank: 95 L
Elche Rank: 73 W
Athletic Club Rank: 79 D
Celta de Vigo Rank: 83 W
FC Barcelona Rank: 97 W
Getafe Rank: 76 W
17
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
17 - 11 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Villarreal
48.25%
Draw
26.13%
Away Real Sociedad
25.62%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
83.93
81.52
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Villarreal
Real Sociedad
Power Score
83.93
81.52
League Position
3
7
Global Rank
42
52

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Villarreal — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Villarreal Real Sociedad

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Villarreal

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Real Sociedad

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Villarreal ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
63.86
23.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.00
63.86
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Villarreal +3.70 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Sociedad -3.70 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Villarreal
Real Sociedad
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Villarreal
vs
Real Sociedad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Villarreal Real Sociedad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Villarreal Real Sociedad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
Villarreal
Real Sociedad
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 39 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Villarreal VIL Home
39 matches
Real Sociedad RSO Away
Match Record
17
Wins
11
11
Draws
11
11
Losses
17
Goals
55
Goals Scored
43
43
Goals Conceded
55
+12
Goal Difference
-12

Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:21:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
L. Reis Júnior
Brazil
1 L. Reis Júnior
?. Mouriño González
Uruguay
15 ?. Mouriño González
P. Navarro Badenes
Spain
6 P. Navarro Badenes
R. Palma Veiga
Portugal
12 R. Palma Veiga
A. Pedraza Sag
Spain
24 A. Pedraza Sag
N. Pépé
Ivory Coast
19 N. Pépé
S. Comesaña Veiga
Substitution
Spain
14 S. Comesaña Veiga
P. Gueye
Substitution
Senegal
18 P. Gueye
A. Moleiro González
Substitution
Spain
20 A. Moleiro González
G. Moreno Balaguero
Substitution
Spain
7 (C) G. Moreno Balaguero
G. Mikautadze
Substitution
Georgia
9 G. Mikautadze
Pitch
A. Remiro Gargallo
Spain
1 A. Remiro Gargallo
S. Gómez
Spain
17 S. Gómez
I. Zubeldía Elorza
Substitution
Spain
5 I. Zubeldía Elorza
J. Martín Vicente
Spain
31 J. Martín Vicente
J. Aramburu
Substitution
Venezuela
2 J. Aramburu
G. Ganchinho Guedes
Portugal
11 G. Ganchinho Guedes
C. Soler Barragán
Spain
18 C. Soler Barragán
J. Gorrotxategi Etxaniz
Substitution
Spain
4 J. Gorrotxategi Etxaniz
A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
Spain
7 A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
Substitution
Spain
10 (C) M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
B. Méndez Portela
Substitution
Spain
23 B. Méndez Portela

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 20, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 29 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio de la Cerámica
Capacity :
23500
Attendance :
18032
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Guillermo Santiago Sacristán
Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias
José Antonio Garrido Romero
Alexandre Alemán Pérez

Statistics

Possession
VIL
39%
RSO
61%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
8 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 7
27 Dangerous attacks 79
35 Possession 65
4 Corners 5
11 Free kicks 10
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Goal Kicks 6
14 Dribble Attempts 11
17 Throwins 25
3 Successful Headers 9
2 Assists 0
1 Hit Woodwork 0
5 Substitutions 5
97 Ball Safe 87
8 Successful Dribbles 5
57 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45
16 Goal Attempts 9

Attacking

50 Attacks 160
6 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

79 Successful Passes Percentage 89
371 Passes 682
293 Successful Passes 608
55 Long Passes 31
15 Key Passes 8
35 Successful Long Passes Percentage 74
19 Successful Long Passes 23

Defensive

3 Saves 7
17 Interceptions 7
16 Tackles 16

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 24
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

10 Fouls 11
1 Offsides 6

Lineup

Referee : Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias

Starting XI ▼

1
Luiz Júnior
Luiz Júnior Goalkeeper
6.25
6
Pau Navarro
Pau Navarro Defender
7.04
12
Renato Veiga
Renato Veiga Defender
6.97
15
Santiago Mouriño
Santiago Mouriño Defender
7.27
24
Alfonso Pedraza
Alfonso Pedraza Defender
6.85
14
Santi Comesaña
Santi Comesaña Midfielder
7.21
16
Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey
Midfielder89'
18
Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye Midfielder
7.49
10
Dani Parejo
Dani Parejo
Midfielder89'
19
Nicolas Pépé
Nicolas Pépé Midfielder
8.03
20
Alberto Moleiro
Alberto Moleiro Midfielder
6.53
11
Alfon González
Alfon González
Attacker74'
6.61
7
Gerard Moreno
Gerard Moreno (C) Attacker
7.52
17
Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan
Attacker74'
6.3
9
Georges Mikautadze
Georges Mikautadze Attacker
7.96
21
Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi
Attacker89'
Referee : Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias

Starting XI ▼

1
Álex Remiro
Álex Remiro Goalkeeper
7.68
2
Jon Aramburu
Jon Aramburu Defender
6.47
6
Aritz Elustondo
Aritz Elustondo
Defender68'
6.57
5
Igor Zubeldia
Igor Zubeldia Defender
6.11
16
Duje Caleta-Car
Duje Caleta-Car
Defender54'
6.74
17
Sergio Gómez
Sergio Gómez Defender
6.64
31
Jon Martín
Jon Martín Defender
6.77
4
Jon Gorrotxategi
Jon Gorrotxategi Midfielder
6.52
24
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic
Midfielder46'
7.74
7
Ander Barrenetxea
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder
6.9
11
Gonçalo Guedes
Gonçalo Guedes Midfielder
6.47
18
Carlos Soler
Carlos Soler Midfielder
7.36
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal (C) Attacker
5.97
21
Arsen Zakharyan
Arsen Zakharyan
Midfielder82'
6.45
23
Brais Méndez
Brais Méndez Attacker
7.25
9
Orri Óskarsson
Orri Óskarsson
Attacker68'
6.43

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Thomas Partey → Santi Comesaña
10th Substitution
89'
Event
Tani Oluwaseyi → Georges Mikautadze
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Dani Parejo → Pape Gueye
9th Substitution
89'
85'
Event
Pellegrino Matarazzo
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
82'
Event
Arsen Zakharyan → Mikel Oyarzabal
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Gonçalo Guedes
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Alfon González → Alberto Moleiro
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Tajon Buchanan → Gerard Moreno
5th Substitution
74'
68'
Event
Orri Óskarsson → Brais Méndez
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Aritz Elustondo → Jon Aramburu
3rd Substitution
54'
Event
Duje Caleta-Car → Igor Zubeldia
2nd Substitution
47'
Event
Luka Sucic
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
46'
Event
Luka Sucic → Jon Gorrotxategi
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
Jon Aramburu
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Nicolas Pépé
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
23'
Event
Georges Mikautadze
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
15'
Event
Gerard Moreno
Header / 1st Goal
7'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal committed a foul.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with Villarreal securing a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Arsen Zakharyan of Real Sociedad attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Ander Barrenetxea, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad earned a free kick on the left flank.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Thomas Partey replaces Santi Comesaña.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Tani Oluwaseyi is coming on to replace Georges Mikautadze.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Dani Parejo comes on to replace Pape Gueye.
88
Update Update
Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
88
Update Update
Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
87
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Pape Gueye from Villarreal attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
82
Update Update
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
82
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad committed a foul.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Arsen Zakharyan comes on to replace Mikel Oyarzabal.
81
Update Update
Offside call against Real Sociedad. Orri Óskarsson has been caught in an offside position.
80
Corner Corner
Opportunity goes begging. Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly misses the top left corner. The assist came from Alfonso Pedraza, who delivered a cross.
79
Update Update
Villarreal is flagged for offside. Renato Veiga has been caught in an offside position.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
78
Update Update
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal earned a free kick in an offensive position.
78
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad committed a foul.
77
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side. The attempt is expertly stopped in the left corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad, with Pape Gueye providing the assist.
77
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box. However, Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad makes a crucial save, diving to his left to deny the attempt. The assist comes from Pape Gueye.
77
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Villarreal after Álex Remiro allowed the ball to go out.
76
Attempt Attempt
A missed opportunity! Pape Gueye from Villarreal took a left-footed shot from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Nicolas Pépé.
75
Update Update
Offside call against Real Sociedad. Gonçalo Guedes has been flagged for being offside.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Alfon González comes on to replace Alberto Moleiro.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Tajon Buchanan replaces Gerard Moreno.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Tajon Buchanan replaces Gerard Moreno.
72
Update Update
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
72
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad committed a foul.
69
Update Update
Offside call against Real Sociedad. Ander Barrenetxea has been caught offside.
68
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
68
Update Update
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal committed a foul.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Aritz Elustondo is coming off, and Jon Aramburu is taking his place.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Orri Óskarsson comes on to replace Brais Méndez.
66
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad earned a free kick in an offensive position.
66
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Villarreal committed a foul.
63
Update Update
Nicolas Pépé of Villarreal was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
63
Update Update
Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad committed a foul.
61
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad committed a handball.
60
Update Update
Offside call against Real Sociedad. Sergio Gómez has been caught offside.
59
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Pape Gueye from Villarreal attempted a left-footed shot from over 35 yards but it went wide. The assist came from Georges Mikautadze.
56
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Ander Barrenetxea.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Duje Caleta-Car replaces Igor Zubeldia due to an injury.
53
Update Update
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
52
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad.
52
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly stopped in the bottom left corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad.
51
Update Update
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
51
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad committed a foul.
50
Corner Corner
Another offensive effort here. Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal attempts a header from the center of the box, but it's expertly saved in the right corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The assist came from Georges Mikautadze, who delivered a precise cross.
49
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Villarreal after Jon Aramburu allowed the ball to go out.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Villarreal leads 3-1 against Real Sociedad. Luka Sucic scores with a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner after a corner kick.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Alfonso Pedraza allowed the ball to go out.
45
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted! Gerard Moreno from Villarreal took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The chance was set up by Alfonso Pedraza, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with Villarreal leading Real Sociedad by a score of 3-0.
45
Update Update
Offside call against Real Sociedad. Mikel Oyarzabal has been caught in an offside position.
45
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal commits a handball for Real Sociedad.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
45
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Gerard Moreno from Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom left corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The assist comes from Alberto Moleiro.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Villarreal after Jon Martín allowed the ball to go out.
45
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar and to the left. The assist came from Jon Gorrotxategi.
45
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Pape Gueye from Villarreal attempted a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Gerard Moreno.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Luka Sucic comes on to replace Jon Gorrotxategi.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with Villarreal leading Real Sociedad 3-0.
44
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal strikes the post with a left-footed shot taken from the right side of the penalty area.
44
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Gerard Moreno from Villarreal fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Luiz Júnior, the Villarreal goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Brais Méndez, who delivered a precise through ball.
39
Update Update
Nicolas Pépé committed a foul against Villarreal.
39
Update Update
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad earned a free kick in the defensive area.
39
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Pape Gueye from Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Nicolas Pépé.
38
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad committed a foul.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
38
Update Update
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
37
Update Update
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
37
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by Villarreal's goalkeeper, Luiz Júnior, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Carlos Soler.
37
Update Update
Carlos Soler committed a foul against Real Sociedad.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Gerard Moreno allowed the ball to go out.
35
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
35
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
33
Update Update
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
33
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Sergio Gómez.
33
Update Update
Sergio Gómez committed a foul against Real Sociedad.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Luiz Júnior allowed the ball to go out.
28
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push underway. Carlos Soler from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's saved.
27
Update Update
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal committed a foul.
27
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Villarreal takes a commanding lead with a score of 3-0 against Real Sociedad. Nicolas Pépé finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Georges Mikautadze, who set him up after a quick counterattack.
22
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Jon Gorrotxategi.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Alfonso Pedraza allowed the ball to go out.
21
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is successfully stopped.
21
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity goes begging. Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly misses to the left.
19
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad earned a free kick in the defensive area.
19
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
15
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Villarreal leads 2-0 against Real Sociedad. Georges Mikautadze scores for Villarreal with a close-range shot using his right foot.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Villarreal leads 2-0 against Real Sociedad. Georges Mikautadze scores for Villarreal with a right-footed shot from close range, finding the center of the net.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Pau Navarro's clearance went out of play.
11
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
11
Update Update
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal committed a foul.
10
Update Update
Offside call against Real Sociedad. Gonçalo Guedes has been caught in an offside position.
7
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Villarreal after Álex Remiro allowed the ball to go out.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Villarreal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Real Sociedad. Gerard Moreno scores with a header from close range, directing the ball into the top left corner. The assist comes from Santi Comesaña following a corner kick.
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Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad committed a foul.
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Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
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Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal committed a foul.
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The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
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Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
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Match is currently paused due to an injury to Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Real Sociedad exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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