Villarreal vs Real Sociedad: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 20, 2026 3:29 PM ET

Estadio de la Ceramica stages a Friday night La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Real Sociedad. The game carries important European implications for both teams.

Below is our Villarreal vs Real Sociedad: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview for the match. The short guide covers standings, form, injuries and likely starters.

Table positions and stakes

Villarreal sit fourth in La Liga with 55 points from 28 matches. Their record reads 17 wins, four draws and seven defeats.

The Yellow Submarine are two points behind third-placed Atletico Madrid. A top-four finish would boost Champions League hopes for 2026-27.

Real Sociedad occupy seventh place on 38 points. They trail sixth-placed Celta Vigo by three points and chase European qualification.

Recent form and head-to-head

Villarreal drew 1-1 with Alaves in their last outing. Their recent home league form includes a 2-1 win over Elche.

Real Sociedad beat Osasuna 3-1 in their latest match. They have won only three of 14 away league games this season.

Villarreal won the earlier meeting this campaign 3-2. Real Sociedad’s last away victory at Villarreal came in December 2023.

Injuries, suspensions and team news

Villarreal will be without Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes and Juan Foyth due to injury. Ayoze Perez is listed as a major doubt.

Nicolas Pepe impressed against Alaves and looks set to start. Georges Mikautadze is expected to lead the Villarreal attack alongside him.

Real Sociedad face the suspension of Benat Turrientes after a booking milestone. Takefusa Kubo, Alvaro Odriozola, Aihen Munoz and Inaki Ruperez are injured.

Yangel Herrera is a doubt after a recent substitution. Luka Sucic is likely to come into the side as a midfield replacement.