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| Villarreal vs Real Sociedad | Sunday, April 20, 2025, 16:15 GMT+1 |
| Villarreal odds | 1.696 |
| Real Sociedad odds | 4.9 |
| Draw | 3.84 |
| Over/Under | Total 2.5: 1.93/1.87 |
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Villarreal missed the chance to grab a spot in the Champions League after a 0-0 draw with Athletic Club, but they’ve responded well since.
The squad found their way back to victories with a 2-1 win against Real Betis, thanks to goals from Ayoze Pérez and Thierno Barry. Pérez is one of the favourites to win the Zarra trophy. It’s awarded by Marca to the Spanish player with the most goals in La Liga.
Pérez and Barry have been key to Villarreal’s counter-attacks, regularly fed by Alejandro Baena’s incisive passing. The latter has put up some of the best creative numbers in the league. This double-striker pairing has grown a more attacking team in the last weeks, which explains their recent resurgence.
Álex Baena, Alfonso Pedraza, Ayoze Pérez, Ilias Akhomach, and Tajon Buchanan will miss Sunday’s clash due to injuries. Raúl Albiol is awaiting medical clearance.
Villarreal Predicted line-up vs Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Junior; Cardona, Costa, Foyth, Kiko; D. Suárez, Parejo, Comesaña, Pino; Barry, Moreno.
Real Sociedad have struggled with consistency this season, failing to bring in a new striker for Umar Sadiq. This has led to a toothless attack and left the side without a specialist goalscorer in the box.
The squad often find themselves dominating the match in possession but struggle to finish their chances in the final third.
Attacking difficulties have been a pattern throughout Alguacil’s tenure, but have been exacerbated by the departure of Mikel Merino. He was at the base of Real’s success. He combined with Martin Zubimendi to increase the physical presence of the team.
Real Sociedad are now unrecognisable, dropping points as attacking numbers go down due to failed signings. Óskarsson and Zakharyan have both battled to make an impact.
At the same time, injuries have prevented Alguacil from playing as he would have wished. This season’s worrying performances have led Real out of Europe, sitting 9th in La Liga.
In return, more and more of their fans have requested that Alguacil leave. His contract expires this summer. However, a report by Relevo suggests the club plan to extend Alguacil’s contract to another season, and that they intend to back him with the signings he’s asked for.
Martin Zubimendi is suspended. Ander Barrenetxea, Arsen Zakharyan, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, and Sheraldo Becker are sidelined with injuries. Álvaro Odriozola is recovering from a muscle issue and may feature on Sunday if the medical team allows him to.
Villarreal Predicted line-up vs Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Remiro; Muñoz, Elustondo, Martin, Aramburu; Marín, Sučić; Barrenetxea, Méndez, Kubo; Oyarzabal.
Bet hereVillarreal’s form may not be the best, but their football is the ideal anti-Real Sociedad formula. Their counter-attacking, double-striker duo, and dominant midfield make a case for the perfect scenario against the toothless visitors.
Furthermore, Real Sociedad’s injuries only help the hosts. The suspension of Zubimendi means that Alguacil needs to innovate in the pivot area, where he doesn’t have a replacement. This is not for a lack of quality and having to choose sub-optimal substitutes, but rather due to having no other options.
Ayoze Pérez would have made it, but he’s expected to miss the meeting after suffering a knock against Real Betis. So, Gerard Moreno will likely take his spot and partner with Barry.
Moreno used to be the first-choice striker before his injury, making it the ideal opportunity to fight back for his spot. Real Sociedad struggle against technically apt strikers in the box, which just happens to be Moreno’s profile.
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