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Real Sociedad might be eyeing victory but I'm sure they will play more carefully because this week Sociedad will play in the Champions League so they need a fit player prepare enough rest and avoid injury, on the one hand Real Sociedad doesn't want to lose points in La Liga and on the other hand Real Sociedad wants to take place in the Champions League. I think the worst thing that can happen is the two teams draw today because both of them need points to secure their respective positions in the standings.
In terms of performance statistics, Sociedad has a greater chance than Villarreal to secure 3 points. I think this match will be open and aggressive, but Sociedad will still act carefully so as not to lose points. If we refer to Villarreal match history, in the last five matches they have not been defeated at all, although they have only managed to win once.
Sociedad will try not to lose the opportunity to play in European competition next season, thanks to the additional three points Sociedad can close the gap with Bilbao to secure a ticket to the Europa League next season. On the other hand, Sociedad chances of finishing in the top four of the standings seem to be very difficult, because the difference in points with ATM is very wide.
Apart from that, in the second leg of the Champions League, it is very likely that Sociedad will find it difficult to turn things around and catch up with PSG 2 goal deficit. I predict that Sociedad step will stop in the round of 16. Finally, let's see how the opening match of week 26 between Sociedad and Villarreal will end.