Villarreal take on Real Sociedad at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in a La Liga encounter that could influence the European spots. With both sides still in contention for continental competition next season, this clash promises high-stakes football.
📅 Match Details
Match | Villarreal vs Real Sociedad |
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Date | Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
Time | 4:15 PM CET / 3:15 PM BST / 10:15 AM ET |
Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal |
Competition | La Liga 2024/25 – Matchday 32 |
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
Total Meetings | Villarreal Wins | Real Sociedad Wins | Draws | Last Meeting |
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45 | 18 | 14 | 13 | Real Sociedad 1–1 Villarreal (2024) |
- The last 3 meetings have ended in draws.
- Villarreal are unbeaten at home in this fixture since 2020.
📊 Team Form and Standings
Team | Position | Last 5 Matches | Points |
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Villarreal | 8th | W-D-W-L-W | 45 |
Real Sociedad | 6th | D-L-W-W-D | 50 |
- Villarreal are in strong home form with back-to-back wins.
- Real Sociedad are maintaining pressure on the top five.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Villarreal:
- Gerard Moreno – Leading goal threat and link-up play specialist.
- Álex Baena – Creative engine in midfield, dangerous on set-pieces.
Real Sociedad:
- Mikel Oyarzabal – Captain and top scorer with strong leadership.
- Takefusa Kubo – Technical brilliance and pace make him a constant threat.
⚽ Tactical Preview
Team | Formation | Style of Play | Strengths | Weaknesses |
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Villarreal | 4-3-3 | Possession-based attack | Attacking width, fluidity | Vulnerable on counters |
Real Sociedad | 4-2-3-1 | Compact & technical | Ball control, pressing game | Goal conversion under pressure |
- Villarreal will push through the flanks with overlapping full-backs.
- Real Sociedad will seek midfield control and quick vertical transitions.
🔮 Predictions
Category | Prediction |
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Full-Time Score | Villarreal 2–2 Real Sociedad |
Key Stat | Both teams have scored in 7 of their last 10 meetings |
Possession | Villarreal 53% – 47% Real Sociedad |
Shots on Target | Villarreal 4 – 4 Real Sociedad |
- A high-quality encounter is expected, with goals on both ends.
📺 How to Watch Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Live
- Spain: Movistar LaLiga
- UK: LaLigaTV / Viaplay Sports
- USA: ESPN+ / FuboTV
- India: Sports18 / JioCinema
- Africa: SuperSport LaLiga
- Worldwide: Official La Liga broadcasters
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