Real Sociedad Villarreal betting prediction

The away team comes to this stage of the Copa del Rey (8th Finals) after a home draw by (1‑1) and a away win by (0‑3) against Toledo. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 12 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Villarreal has won 2, tied 6 and lost 2. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 14 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 11 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

The yellow submarine comes to this game with a tie to a ball against Toledo, in a game counting for this competition: the only goal of the team was shot by Alexandre Pato. The visiting club plays in a tactical system different to the opponent, i.e., line up in 4-4-2, however, they focus on the ball and on attacks through the corridors. Nicola Sansone is the best marker of Villarreal with 6 goals. The last defeat away from home was against Athletic Bilbao, played on the 11th of November, in a game counting for the Spanish championship. For this game the visitor can't count on Musacchio, Rukavina, Castillejo, Private, Bakambu, Cheryshev and Bonera, all injured.

Confirmed Lineup: Sergio Asenjo, Cote, Álvaro González, Mario Gaspar, Mateo Musacchio, Jonathan Dos Santos, Manu Trigueros, Rodri Hernández, Roberto Soriano, Alexandre Pato, Nicola Sansone.
Coach: U. Emery Etxegoien.