Villarreal and Real Sociedad will on Saturday, December 09th, 2023 at 17:30h (UTC), play in a La Liga football game in Spain, check the Villarreal vs Real Sociedad betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Villarreal vs Real Sociedad will occur
The game takes place in the small Estadio de la Cerámica stadium, in the city of Villarreal, with a capacity for 23500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Villarreal vs Real Sociedad betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the La Liga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.51 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.75 goals per match.
Villarreal last match
In the last match played, Villarreal met Sevilla, in a match valid for the La Liga. The match ended in a draw by 1-1. The coach M. García Toral’s on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-4-2 formation.
A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.75.
One of the best on the field of Villarreal was certainly José Luis Morales, with a performance well above the average one expressed by his team. He himself, with his sense of position and his excellent plays, was crucial to his team in bringing home a positive result.
Real Sociedad last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for La Liga, Real Sociedad, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Osasuna team with a final score of 1-1.
A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.10.
Villarreal vs Real Sociedad h2h
Real Sociedad occupied 4th place when they went against Villarreal, who was in 6th place, in their last match at La Liga. Real Sociedad first went in with a 4-1-3-2 formation, which was engaged by Villarreal with a 4-3-3 deployment.
The previous meeting between these two teams was in the 2022/2023 season of the La Liga. The meeting took place on 02-04-2023 and ended with a 2-0 win for Villarreal.
Villarreal
La Liga leaderboard now
Ranking in 12th place in the La Liga, Villarreal enters this match with 16 points, 4 wins, 7 losses, 4 draws. What’s more, it is saddled with a negative balance.
Which means that Deportivo Alavés team, at position 13, is in close pursuit with the same score, in the 16th round.
Villarreal analysis
Villarreal have a negative goal difference, having after 15 rounds conceded 26 goals to opponents and scored 22. An average to improve.
With a busy schedule, Villarreal may have difficulty maintaining its performance facing multiple games in a short period of time. Despite the odds predicting a balanced game with Villarreal and Real Sociedad having odds for victory above 2, the team’s busy schedule may be a decisive factor for the result.
Best goalscorer from Villarreal
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Gerard Moreno. The Attacker scored 8 goals in the current season, helping Villarreal to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Real Sociedad
La Liga leaderboard now
The Real Sociedad team with 26 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
Which means that Real Betis team, at position 7, is in close pursuit of the team, that has an advantage of 1 point, in the 16th round.
Real Sociedad analysis
We have reached matchday 15 in La Liga and at the moment Real Sociedad has made 26 goals and conceded 18.
Real Sociedad average number of shots on net is 4.4 per game. This is a good indicator of the fact that the team does not score much, nor does it impose too much of a burden on opposing defenses.
The Real Sociedad team typically attempts to control the game by achieving an average ball possession of 54.93%. The reason for this is that teams with ball possession above 50% usually hold some control over their opponents.
Real Sociedad is a more offensive team than Villarreal, having 1618 attacks vs. 1410 from Villarreal, having scored 26 times, in comparison, Villarreal converted into goal 22 times.
Facing a demanding schedule, Real Sociedad may find it challenging to maintain their performance levels when playing multiple games in a short period. Despite the odds favoring both Villarreal and Real Sociedad for victory, Real Sociedad busy schedule could be a determining factor in the final outcome.
Best goalscorer from Real Sociedad
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Mikel Oyarzabal. Real Sociedad owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 7 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Villarreal is Gerard Moreno, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Real Sociedad is Mikel Oyarzabal, he has scored in 7 opportunities.
For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.
Taking into consideration that Real Sociedad scores an average of 1.29 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 4.9 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Villarreal has an average of 2.8 yellow cards per game over the 15 rounds, while Real Sociedad has an average of 2.6. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.67 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Villarreal vs Real Sociedad betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 09th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estadio de la Cerámica stadium in Villarreal.
The last time these teams faced each other was in La Liga match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Villarreal.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
