In Friday night’s La Liga game, Real Sociedad and Villarreal go head-to-head at the Reale Arena as both teams look to start positive runs in the Spanish top flight.
La Real return to winning ways at MallorcaReal Sociedad ended a five-game winless run by recording a 2-1 win at Real Mallorca last time out in La Liga. The win also ended a short two-game losing streak for the side from San Sebastian.
The victory was vital for Imanol Aranguiz’s side in the fight for the European spots, as they are sixth-place in the table, a point clear of seventh-place Real Betis.
Their recent games have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of their previous nine outings in all competitions.
Real Sociedad are winless in their last four home matches in the Spanish top-flight, although a 1-0 defeat in their previous outing ended a run of three straight home draws.
Their recent home Liga matches have been tight affairs, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven matches on the home soil.
Villarreal are the draw kings of La LigaThe Yellow Submarine have become the kings of the draw in La Liga of late, as four of their last five games have ended all square, including their last three outings in the Spanish top-flight.
Like the home team, Villarreal’s recent La Liga games have lacked goals, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five matches.
The visitors are in the limbo of 14th place, nine points clear of the relegation zone, and 14 points adrift of the European spots.
Marcelino’s team have been poor on their travels, winning just one of their last seven away games in La Liga.
What am I backing?Both teams have been involved in low-scoring games of late. I can see this being a similar encounter. The bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
