Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Prediction 30 November 2025

🔈 Can the "Royals" maintain their unbeaten streak? The opening fixture of Sunday's La Liga schedule features a clash between Real Sociedad and Villarreal at the Reale Arena. Both clubs are in commendable form and are eager to extend their successful runs in this upcoming head-to-head. Real Sociedad, in particular, deserve praise as they appear to have overcome their crisis, with confidence in Sergio Francisco gradually being justified. Bookmakers anticipate a closely contested match, giving only a slight edge to the "Yellow Submarine".

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between these teams is marked by fluctuating results, making it difficult to pinpoint a dominant side in their encounters. A quick look at the outcomes over the last 10 matches shows 4 wins for Real Sociedad, 3 draws, and 3 victories for Villarreal. Notably, both sides have an average scoring rate of 1.3 goals per game during this period.

Real Sociedad Team Overview

⚪ The "Royals" are on a six-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Arguably, the current form of the San Sebastián side is among the best they've shown in the past year. A series of positive results have propelled Sergio Francisco's squad to leapfrog their rivals and claim the 9th spot in the league standings. Notably, Real Sociedad have started to capitalize on their home advantage, with crucial victories over Sevilla (2-1) and Athletic Bilbao (3-2) at the Reale Arena. Let's highlight their average scoring this season—1.31 goals per game while conceding 1.38.

🔵 In the last round of La Liga, the "Royals" faced Osasuna (3-1) at El Sadar. Despite securing a victory in Pamplona, Sergio Francisco's side encountered several challenges on their way to a positive result. In the first half, the team struggled defensively and failed to effectively organize their defensive block. However, a few tactical adjustments during halftime allowed Real Sociedad to find their rhythm and gain territorial advantage. Most of their attacks through the middle created dangerous opportunities in front of Sergio Herrera's goal.

Villarreal Team Overview

🟡 The "Yellow Submarine," despite their struggles on the continental stage, continue to impress in their domestic league performances. Marcelino's squad remains in the title race, trailing the top spot by just 3 points. Their attacking style has won over many neutral fans, with an average scoring rate of around 2 goals per game (3rd best in the league) and conceding only 0.85 goals per match (the best defensive record in the league).

📌 Midweek posed a significant challenge for the "Yellow Submarine" with an away clash against Borussia Dortmund (0-4). Few expected Marcelino's side to be so thoroughly outplayed, unable to provide the "Bees" with any real competition. However, it's crucial to note that Villarreal were reduced to ten men from the 50th minute, with the score at 0-1, which derailed their tactical plans. A comparison of expected goals tells the story: in the first half, the match was relatively even at 0.87 to 0.59 in favor of the Germans, but disaster struck in the second half with a disparity of 3.16 to 0.24.

Latest news

Real Sociedad

🎤 Following their 3-1 victory over Osasuna last weekend, Sergio Francisco shared his thoughts on the match: “We have been searching for a performance like this for a while, and today the team finally delivered a truly complete game. I'm very pleased with the guys. I want to talk about this season. Last year, we struggled with certain aspects—especially turning games around. We often couldn't come back. This away win should give us the confidence that we can go to any stadium and fight for victory. Barrenetxea is a special player. He's crucial for the team and capable of making decisions that others wouldn't even consider—like taking a shot from that distance. It was a masterpiece of a goal, especially considering Herrera is one of the tallest and fastest goalkeepers in La Liga. Barrenetxea's brilliance and a very important goal for us, giving us peace of mind.”

❌ Among Real Sociedad's injured players are Yangel Herrera (calf injury), Jon Karrikaburu (calf injury), Orri Óskarsson (hamstring injury), Mikel Oyarzabal (muscle injury), and Iñaki Ruperes (knee injury). Igor Zubeldia's participation remains doubtful due to a muscle injury.

Villarreal

🎤 Villarreal head coach Marcelino was left devastated by the recent European setback and struggled to find the words to describe the situation: "You lose 0-4, and sometimes it's hard to explain the result when the match unfolds the way it did. Any small detail can lead to a defeat, but I think we played well. At the start of the match, we made adjustments and began to take control and create chances. However, at the end of the first half, that pivotal moment came. We had a chance to equalize, but then came the penalty and the red card. In two minutes, the game slipped away from us. I have no reproach for my players. I congratulate them on their efforts. It's a pity that in crucial moments, we lacked precision and skill. We are all disappointed, but we do not feel that we were outplayed by our opponent."

❌ In Villarreal's injury list are Pau Cabanes (knee injury), Logan Costa (knee injury), and Willy Kambwala (hamstring injury).

⚽ Goal Prediction

⚽ Goal Prediction

In 4 out of Real Sociedad's last 5 matches, at least 3 goals have been scored. It's important to note the strong average scoring rate for both sides in the current La Liga season: "Los Txuri-Urdin" average 1.3 goals, while "The Yellow Submarine" boast a 2-goal average. Notably, Villarreal have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 4 head-to-head encounters. Our suggested bet is both teams to score (yes).

🚩 Corner Prediction

We recommend placing a bet based on current statistical trends. In Real Sociedad's last 5 matches, there have been no more than 10 corner kicks. A similar trend is observed in Villarreal's previous 6 games. Both clubs favor a vertical style of play, so we don't anticipate a high number of corners. Our editorial choice is total corners under 9.5.

The head-to-head history and current form of the teams make it difficult to pinpoint the safest and most rational bet on the outcome. Instead, focusing on the potential goal-scoring opportunities in the match seems more prudent. Both clubs are likely to create a significant number of chances in front of goal, which makes a scoreline with both teams finding the net highly probable. We anticipate a final score of 1-1. The key bet is both teams to score (yes).