The action in La Liga kicks off on Friday, as Real Sociedad chase a second straight league victory to close the gap on the top five spots. Villarreal will also be hoping for a positive result this week after going three without a victory in the Spanish top-flight.
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The race for a European spot in La Liga takes centre stage in Spain’s top-flight this week. Real Sociedad continue to track the sides located above them in the league standings, but they have recorded just a single win across their last four matches. That leaves them six points adrift of Athletic Bilbao in the race for a spot in the top five positions, with Sociedad are also just a point better off than Real Betis.
Sociedad claimed a much-needed victory in their most recent fixture in La Liga, as they came back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 success on the road against Mallorca. Takefusa Kuba levelled the scores late in the first half, before the dramatic winner was netted by Mikel Merino in the third minute of second half injury time.
There is likely to be pressure on Villarreal this weekend, as the Spanish side have failed to win across their last three matches in La Liga. That run of form leaves them sitting nine points above the relegation places, but they could move up to 12th in the standings if they are able to land maximum points on Friday.
Villarreal have at least been challenging to beat in recent weeks after playing out draws in each of their last three matches in the competition. Their most recent draw was played out against Getafe at home on Friday evening, with Alberto Moreno netting the goal for Villarreal in the tie.
Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Head to Head
Sociedad boast an impressive recent record in this fixture after winning three of their last four league matches against Villarreal. That includes a 3-0 success in the reverse fixture this term. Sociedad were also 1-0 winners in this exact fixture last term. However, Villarreal have avoided defeat in four of their last five away matches against Sociedad.
Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Prediction
Neither of these sides have reached their peak performance in the league so far this calendar year. Therefore, we could see the draw being an interesting betting angle when they collide on Friday.
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