Real Sociedad vs Villarreal: Villarreal Draw No Bet (-135)
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Villarreal is a promising choice for the Draw No Bet market in the match against Real Sociedad. Despite being the away team, Villarreal's recent performance shows a stronger scoring average, with 1.2 goals per game compared to Sociedad's 1.4. More importantly, Villarreal's Expected Goals (xG) average is notably higher at 1.54, suggesting that they create better scoring opportunities. Furthermore, Villarreal has demonstrated a better defensive record, with only 0.8 goals conceded on average in their last five away games, compared to Sociedad's 1.2 at home. This indicates a more robust defense, capable of thwarting Sociedad's scoring attempts. Also, Villarreal's record against Sociedad (2 wins, 3 draws in the last 5) reinforces their potential to at least secure a draw, providing a safety net for this bet. These factors combined suggest a higher probability of a favorable outcome for Villarreal.
Real Sociedad vs Villarreal: Villarreal Moneyline (+140)
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Villarreal has a stronger recent performance, particularly when playing away. Their average Expected Goals (xG) when playing away (1.54) is higher than Real Sociedad's average xG at home (0.94), indicating Villarreal has a higher potential to score. Villarreal also has a lower opponent xG (1.14) compared to Real Sociedad's (0.78), suggesting they are better at preventing opponents from scoring. Additionally, Villarreal's average score when playing away (1.2) is similar to Real Sociedad's average score at home (1.4), but Villarreal concedes fewer goals (0.8) than Real Sociedad does at home (1.2). This indicates a higher defensive efficiency for Villarreal. Lastly, Villarreal's recent record against Real Sociedad (2-0-3) shows they have had more victories in their recent encounters. These factors make Villarreal a promising bet for the Match Winner market.
Real Sociedad vs Villarreal: Villarreal Moneyline (+140)
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Villarreal's bet is a favourable choice due to their superior attacking and defensive statistics compared to Real Sociedad. Villarreal's average expected goals (xG) in the last five matches, both overall and away, are higher than Real Sociedad's. This indicates they create better goal-scoring opportunities. Defensively, Villarreal has a lower opponent xG, suggesting they concede fewer quality chances. Additionally, Villarreal's average shots on target (Sot Sum) are higher, implying more direct threats to the opponent's goal. While both teams have similar recent win-loss-draw records, Villarreal's performance metrics suggest a stronger potential to secure a win. The head-to-head record also leans towards Villarreal, with two wins and no losses in their last five encounters with Real Sociedad. Therefore, betting on Villarreal is statistically reasoned.
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