The Basques are still a slightly unpredictable side. They got an excellent 3-2 win at Celta Vigo on the opening weekend but they do often struggle for consistency. Their home win percentage last term was 53%, which isn’t actually that great for a top six side in La Liga. Defensively they did look a bit suspect last weekend with a new-look defensive unit and there could be areas for Villarreal to exploit here.
The Yellow Submarine started with a 1-0 defeat at Levante but only courtesy of a late penalty. They were missing a few players in that game too but overall do still have most of the solid defensive and midfield base from last term, which contributed to them conceding just 0.79 goals per game away from home. That should restrict a Real Sociedad side, whose strength is in attack, to relatively few opportunities in this one.
At the other end Villarreal look to have a bit more bite to them now. They handed debuts to Carlos Bacca and highly rated Enes Ünal last weekend and once the duo click they could be a very useful strike partnership and certainly an upgrade on what they had last season.
They should test out a slightly suspect Sociedad back four here and given Villarreal’s strong recent record against the Basque club, backing Double Chance – Villarreal or Draw at 3/4 could be the smart bet here.
Head To Head
The sides met 4 times last term with Villarreal completing a league double over the Basques but losing out in a Copa del Rey tie. Sociedad have won just 1 of their last 10 games against Villarreal overall.
Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Stats
Villarreal avoided defeat in 74% of their away league games last season. 26% of Sociedad home games last term ended in score draws.
Real Sociedad Team News
Inigo Martinez should be fit to return in central defence. Either Juanmi or Carlos Vela will replace Sergio Canales on the right-hand side of the three man attack.
Villarreal Team News
Cedric Bakambu and Samu Castillejo are back from suspension and are expected to start up front and on the wing respectively. First-team regulars Roberto Soriano and Bruno are out injured. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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