Villarreal vs Real Sociedad prediction, odds and how to watch

Villarreal were excellent throughout, controlling possession and territory before Tajon Buchanan and Carlos Romero sealed a deserved 2-0 victory over a Getafe side that had no real answer to the pressure.

Athletic Club won the Basque derby 2-1 despite being outplayed for large stretches, with Iñaki Williams scoring early and Álex Berenguer converting a stoppage-time first-half penalty to settle a fiery San Mamés night.

Espanyol ended a run of four La Liga defeats with a smash-and-grab win at Villarreal, Leandro Cabrera's 60th-minute goal the difference despite the hosts dominating every attacking statistic.

Real Madrid arrive in San Sebastián having won all five of their last La Liga matches. Real Sociedad are no pushover at home, but the evidence says Madrid are in a different gear right now.

Villarreal host Real Sociedad on Sunday carrying a lengthy injury list and inconsistent form. The visitors arrive with four wins from their last five and absolutely no interest in being gracious guests.

Real Sociedad arrive at this fixture on the back of four wins from five in La Liga, while Sevilla cannot string two results together. Something has to give.

Celta Vigo have not lost in their last five La Liga matches, but Villarreal arrive in Vigo having won three of their last five and with a point to prove on the road.