Carlos Soler scored once and dictated the midfield as Real Sociedad beat Aston Villa 4-2 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Toulouse on July 31st. The result was a surprise given Villa's strong pre-season billing, but the Spanish side took control after an even first half.
Aston Villa 2:4 Real Sociedad — Match Report
First half1 - 1
- 15
- 22
Second half1 - 3
- 55
- 56
- 72
- 89
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad?
Aston Villa 2-4 Real Sociedad (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
George Hemmings (15') for Aston Villa; Carlos Soler (22') for Real Sociedad; Orri Steinn Óskarsson (54') for Real Sociedad; Brian Madjo (56') for Aston Villa; Gorka Carrera Zarranz (66') for Real Sociedad.
Were there any cards in Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad?
Yellow cards: Beñat Turrientes (Real Sociedad); null (Real Sociedad); null (Aston Villa).
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Head to Head meetings
Aston Villa – Real Sociedad
Aston Villa
Real Sociedad
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 2 | 4 |
Average per game | 2 | 4 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 2-4 |
Form
Aston Villa
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Real Sociedad
- 5Matches
- 15Goals
- 3Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
Aston Villa – Real Sociedad
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 7 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.95 | 3.50 | 3.40 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Aston Villa
Aston Villa is a strong favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 59.4 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.2 vs 43 for Real Sociedad. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 71.2 vs 29). CheckLive signal strength 78/100.
Home win — Aston Villa1.95
High confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.4
37.6
CheckSkill
54.9
53.4
CheckMental
71.2
29
CheckLive total65.2 vs 43+22.2Aston Villa: 59.4 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.2
More match signals
Over 3.586%2.63
Aston Villa (DNB)80%1.44
Aston Villa (−1)83%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad?
In the CheckLive calculation Aston Villa is the favourite: 59.4 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.2 vs 43. Signal strength 78/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Aston Villa's main edge?
Aston Villa is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 71.2 vs 29 for Real Sociedad. The overall rating gap is 22.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.95 | 3.50 | 3.40 |