Villarreal vs. Real Sociedad prediction, where to watch, time for La Liga match

La Liga's matchweek commences on Friday when Villarreal welcomes Real Sociedad to Estadio de la Cerámica, with both clubs chasing European places entering the final stretch of the season. The Yellow Submarine sit fourth in the table with 55 points and have scored in each of their last eight matches across all competitions, though they needed a stoppage-time equalizer from Nicolás Pépé to salvage a 1-1 draw at Alavés in their most recent league outing. Villarreal has won only one of its last three matches and will need a stronger showing at home to hold off Real Sociedad, which has lost just once in its last seven away trips to La Cerámica. Sociedad occupies seventh place with 38 points and has been one of La Liga's best sides since Pellegrino Matarazzo took charge, collecting 21 points from 11 matches under the new manager, the third-best record in the league over that span. Matarazzo's side beat Osasuna 3-1 in its last league outing, continuing its great form. This fixture historically offers up goals with four of the last six meetings ending with four or more goals combined between the two sides. If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire. Sociedad's strong away record at this ground and its form under Matarazzo is encouraging, but Villarreal's home-field advantage and attacking prowess give the Yellow Submarine a slight edge in a game that should produce goals.