Real Sociedad will look to climb out of the drop zone when they face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, 05 October, in the La Liga clash at the Anoeta Stadium.
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Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: Battle of strugglers
Key stats
- Both teams are on five points from seven games.
- The home side have picked up just one win in their last five games, losing the other four.
- The visitors have failed to win their last six league games.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Both teams are struggling badly at the moment; Rayo Vallencano are only ahead of the rivals in the league table through a marginal goal difference. It took six games for Sociedad to register their first win of the season in the 1-0 victory over Mallorca, and they are desperate to pick up momentum. Rayo Vallecano won both their Europa Conference League games, but they have failed to translate that form into the league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sociedad are slight favourites
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.5) – 28.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is really hard to choose between the two struggling sides in the league, but Sociedad can pull off a spirited performance in front of their home fans.
Ahead of this clash, La Real are the favourites to win at 21/20 (2.05), and they have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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Most recent H2Hs: Real Sociedad marginally ahead
In the last six league meetings between the two sides, Real Sociedad have won twice, while Rayo have won just once, the rest being draws. Last season, Sociedad lost 1-2 at home and drew 2-2 away to Rayo in the league. However, they did manage to secure a 3-1 win over Rayo in the Copa Del Rey.
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Real Sociedad preview: Eyeing their second home win
Sociedad sit 18th in the La Liga table with just one win, two draws and four defeats, having conceded 11 goals.
New manager Sergio Francisco has been unable to inspire his team, and a lack of consistency in their approach has been their major cause for concern.
They took the lead against Barcelona in their previous game through Alvaro Odriozola, but the Catalan giants completed the turnaround with goals from Jules Kounde and Robert Lewandowski.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the 1-0 win over Mallorca in their last home game, and they can definitely draw some inspiration to replicate a similar scoreline.
Predicted lineup: Remiro (GK); Odriozola, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz; Gorrotxategi; Guedes, Marin, Turrientes, Barrenetxea & Oyarzabal
Last five matches
- Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 1-0 Mallorca
- Real Betis 3-1 Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid
- Real Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano: Not clicking for them in the league
Los Franjirrojos finished eighth in the La Liga season and booked a place in the Conference League this season.
While they have impressed in European games, their performance in the league is shambolic, and almost identical to that of Sociedad – one win, two draws and four defeats from seven games, conceding 10 goals.
Rayito have failed to keep clean sheets in their last five league games, and that does not exude confidence at all ahead of this crucial fixture, which can be seen as an early relegation six-pointer.
Inigo Perez's side are heading into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 win over Shkendija in the Europa Conference League, but can they pick up the momentum and secure back-to-back wins?
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK); Espino, Ciss, Lejeune, Balliu; Trejo, Gumbau, Lopez; Garcia, Palazon & Perez
Last five matches
- Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Shkendija
- Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Sevilla
- Atletico Madrid 3-2 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
- Osasuna 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
Player to watch: Mikel Oyarzabal
The 28-year-old homegrown player has played for Sociedad all his life and has scored 117 goals for the club in all competitions.
The forward has started the 2025-26 season strongly, scoring two goals and providing one assist in La Liga.
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