Real Sociedad and Villarreal CF play Friday in their second meeting in LaLiga this season (Real Sociedad won the first 3-0) at 3:00 PM ET.
Real Sociedad faced RCD Mallorca away from home in its last match and prevailed by a final score of 2-1.
Villarreal drew 1-1 at home with Getafe CF in its last game on February 16.
LaLiga Live Stream Info: Villarreal CF vs. Real Sociedad
Match Date: Friday, February 23, 2024
Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Reale Arena
TV: ESPN+
Watch Real Sociedad vs. Villarreal CF and catch all LaLiga action on ESPN+.
Real Sociedad won the most recent game between these teams, on December 9. The final score was 3-0, and Real Sociedad had shots, compared to Villarreal's .
Matchup Stats & Insights
Real Sociedad is seventh in LaLiga in goals scored with 34 in 25 matches, while Villarreal ranks 18th in goals conceded with 47 in 25 games.
Villarreal ranks sixth in LaLiga offensively averaging 1.4 goals per game, while Real Sociedad ranks second defensively after allowing 0.9 goals per game.
Real Sociedad has a +11 goal differential, which ranks sixth in league play.
Villarreal ranks 17th in the league with a -12 goal differential.
Real Sociedad ranks 11th in LaLiga in shots taken with 295 over 25 games, while Villarreal ranks 20th in shots faced with 367 across 25 matches.
Villarreal is taking 11.4 shots per game (13th in LaLiga), and Real Sociedad is conceding 10 per match (third in league).
In terms of shot differential, Real Sociedad is fourth in the league, at +44 overall (+1.8 per game).
In terms of shot differential, Villarreal is 19th in the league, at -83 overall (-3.3 per match).
Real Sociedad Leaders
Take is a key contributor for Real Sociedad, with seven goals and three assists.
With eight goals and one assist, Mikel Oyarzabal is another important player for Real Sociedad.
With three goals and three assists, Brais Mendez is chipping in for Real Sociedad as well.
Mikel Merino has two goals and three assists.
Villarreal Leaders
Gerard Moreno is a key contributor for Villarreal, with 10 goals and two assists.
Alexander Sorloth is another important player for Villarreal, with eight goals and four assists.
With one goal and seven assists, Alex Baena is producing for Villarreal as well.
Jose Luis Morales has six goals (on 16 shots, 0.6 per game).