| Aston Villa wins | Draw | Real Sociedad wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.82 | 3.78 | 3.94 |
| Aston Villa | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, England
- Competition: Friendly
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad | Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT |
| Aston Villa odds | -115 |
| Real Sociedad odds | +260 |
| Draw | +245 |
| Over 2 | -323 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad Preview and Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa recently lost 1-2 to FC Porto in a friendly, ending a four-match winning streak. In that game, the Villans lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with only a handful of senior players, including Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen, Tyrone Mings, and Matt Cash, starting.
With a similarly youthful squad, Villa had previously beaten Walsall 5-0. The Birmingham club have looked sharp in the final third in their friendlies, and that attacking threat should also be evident against Real Sociedad.
Villa have been active in the transfer market. The loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea adds creativity on the flanks, while Joao Gomes’ arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers strengthens their midfield.
Amadou Onana, Johan Manzambi, and Alysson Edward are sidelined with injuries.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Maatsen, Cisse, Mings, Cash; Barkley, Gomes; Garnacho, Burrowes, Bailey; Hemmings.
Real Sociedad Team News
Real Sociedad’s form has been less convincing than Aston Villa’s. In their last five matches, they’ve recorded one victory, three draws, and one loss. That lone win came against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a friendly.
Having finished 10th in La Liga last season and missed out on European qualification, La Real have a lot of work to do. They have already strengthened their defense by signing center-back Kazunari Kita from Kyoto Sanga and extended the contracts of Jon Martin and Ibai Aguirre, showing confidence in their youth.
La Real will have to make do without Álvaro Odriozola due to injury.
Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-4-2): Marrero; Gomez, Kita, Martin, Aramburu; Ochieng, Herrera, Turrientes, Sucic; Soler; Oskarsson.
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to win or draw
- Odds: -417 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Real Sociedad
Despite recently losing Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, the Villans have enough creativity in their ranks to trouble Sociedad’s defense thanks in large part to Garnacho’s arrival.
Moreover, their recent form has been much better than that of their opponents. Villa have kept two clean sheets in their last four matches, suggesting their defensive organization is progressing well. La Real may struggle to create chances against the Villans’ disciplined back line.
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -159 (20Bet)
Both teams are expected to score in this preseason friendly.
With managers likely to rotate heavily and give opportunities to a wide range of players, defensive chemistry is unlikely to be at its best. It’s common to see entirely different lineups in each half during preseason, which often leads to more open matches.
Villa possess plenty of attacking quality through Garnacho and Leon Bailey, who combined for 14 goal contributions last season. Sociedad, meanwhile, can rely on Carlos Soler and Orri Oskarsson, who were involved in 17 goals in the previous campaign.
Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Villa TV (USA)
- Villa TV (Canada)
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