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Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Lawes · March 18 2026, 12:08
Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Villarreal are comfortable in the top four in La Liga as the Yellow Submarine now welcome a Real Sociedad side also chasing UEFA Champions League qualification.

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Villarreal preview: Confusing Yellow Submarine

Marcelino is set to lead Villarreal to their second successive UEFA Champions League qualification for the first time ever but supporters remain frustrated by the style of football and level of performances of the Yellow Submarine.

The hosts managed to snatch themselves a point up in the Basque Country last weekend at Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasleiz with Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pepe scoring a 98th minute equaliser against Deportivo Alaves.

Real Sociedad preview: Impressive La Real

Real Sociedad have been much-improved since the appointment of Pellegrino Matarazzo and they are chasing UEFA Champions League qualification with the Copa del Rey final also taking place against Atletico Madrid next month.

The Basque giants begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting six points behind fifth place Real Betis, with fifth expected to be enough to assure UEFA Champions League football due to the performances of Spanish sides in UEFA competition this season.

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Villarreal vs Real Sociedad prediction

Villarreal are a good side and have a very strong squad with a lot of depth, especially in the final third, and that is perhaps why supporters have become so frustrated. That said, with home advantage, they often get themselves on the front foot. Real Sociedad are a transformed team in 2026 and will sense a chance to put the pressure on Betis and Celta Vigo so both teams scoring seems a good bet for this one at El Madrigal.

Villarreal vs Real Sociedad tip: Both teams to score

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