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Villarreal will host Real Sociedad in a match counting for the first leg of the Copa Del Rey Round 16.
Villarreal had an easy qualification over Cadiz in the last round and will feel they have a chance to do well in this competition … team is in good form and in the next round it will be Almeria or Getafe, so a good chance to go to the semifinals. Villarreal started 2015 with a 2-2 draw at Elche, a result that came after 7 consecutive wins. It was a lesser performance than what Villarreal showed in the end of 2014, but still not bad. Coach Marcelino called up his best players for today and we should see the best Villarreal lineups on the pitch … as opposed to the weakened squad that played in Copa Del Rey so far.
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Real Sociedad is coming after a fantastic 1-0 win vs. Barcelona. It was not a great performance by Sociedad but they put on a great fight, had some luck and also benefited from Luis Enrique’s questionable selection. Hosts are on a 4 match unbeaten run in all competitions but they did not play great football … for sure things improved since Moyes took over, but Sociedad still has a long way to go, still only 13th in the table. Visitors will probably field their best lineups today. Their performances on the road are still horrible: 0 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in La Liga. This is not good news for Sociedad considering that Villarreal plays excellent football at home (won 5 out of 8 in La Liga).
This game is very important … both teams will feel they have a good chance to go to the semifinals where they will meet Barcelona/Real/Atletico. Both teams want an Europa League spot and a good run in the cup will be a difference maker for Europa League qualification. Also knocking out a rival would be huge … so no wonder both managers treat the game seriously. Expect a game with “Primera Division” feeling around it and I think Villarreal has what it takes to get the win at home. I also think Real Sociedad will be exhausted after the game vs. Barcelona, they put on so much effort on Sunday … my tip will be Villarreal to win. For sure they are the better team, fitter and in better form and home court advantage will count a lot. Correct score prediction: Villarreal – Real Sociedad 2-0.
Pick: Villarreal
Odds: 1.60 @ SmartLiveSports
Stake: 9
Possible profit: 5.4
Event date: 7 January
