Real Sociedad vs Villarreal Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Real Sociedad vs Villarreal taking place? Real Sociedad vs Villarreal will take place on Saturday 18th December, 2021 at 15:15 (UK)

Where is Real Sociedad vs Villarreal taking place? Real Sociedad vs Villarreal will take place at Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastián

Where can I get tickets for Real Sociedad vs Villarreal? Ticket information for Real Sociedad vs Villarreal can be found on each club’s official website

What TV channel is Real Sociedad vs Villarreal on in the UK? Real Sociedad vs Villarreal will be televised live on LaLigaTV (Sky channel 435, Virgin channel 554) for those with a Premier Sports subscription, while Sky and Virgin customers can also sign up to the channel

Where can I stream Real Sociedad vs Villarreal in the UK? Real Sociedad vs Villarreal can be streamed live on Premier Player

THE PREDICTION

The home team come into this on the back of a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Real Betis last weekend. Real Sociedad, for the third successive season, started the season exceptionally well but their low-scoring theme always appeared to be unsustainable for success. It is now four matches without a goal for La Real in the Liga, including three successive defeats. They now come up against a Villarreal side that come into this on the back of a comfortable 2-0 win at home to high-flying Rayo Vallecano last week. The visitors are still languishing in the middle-of-the-table after a disappointing start to the season. Unai Emery’s over-conservative tactical plan appears an issue in La Liga. A low-scoring draw would appear likely for this one.