Real Sociedad is heading into this match in decent shape, having drawn three of their last five games and winning one. That run feels steady, if a little unexciting. Villarreal, on the other hand, are struggling badly—they have lost four of their last five matches, including a couple of heavy defeats where they conceded five goals. That is a rough patch for any team.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, there is a clear pattern: the games tend to have plenty of goals. Their last four matches have all ended in 2-3 total goals or more, with both teams frequently scoring. Given that Villarreal are in poor form and both teams often play open games, this match looks like it will be close, but Real Sociedad seems more likely to come out on top based on their steadier recent results.