[La Liga] Real Sociedad vs Villarreal, This is a really tough match to call, and we are finding it difficult to separate them.
Real Sociedad suffered a 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo in their last league match on December 21, but they were winners last time out, beating Ponferradina 2-0 in the Copa del Rey to book their spot in the round of 16; the White and Blues will now tackle Rayo Vallecano for a position in the quarter-finals next week.
Alguacil's side have underwhelmed on home soil this season, only picking up 11 points from their nine matches in front of their own supporters, while Villarreal have been strong on their travels, securing 17 points from nine games.
Marcelino's side have won five of their nine away league games this season, with only Barcelona (seven) managing more successes on their travels, so the visitors should enter this match full of confidence.
Villarreal also beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in the corresponding match during the 2023-24 campaign, and they will be aiming to make it back-to-back away wins over the Basque team for the first time since January 2020.
Prediction:2-1
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