Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 18th August 2024

Rayo Vallecano face a daunting first assignment in the LaLiga when they visit the title favourites Real Sociedad on the opening day of the new campaign.

We are bound to see an exciting game on Sunday as both Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano are looking to add some much-needed points to their respective accounts.

Real Sociedad are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 11 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.1 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents eight goals, or an average of 0.8 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to five clean sheets in this run.

Rayo Vallecano scored six goals, conceded ten and kept their opponents from scoring four times in ten matches.

Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 0-0 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 13/5.

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

Real Sociedad Form

In their last three matches, Real Sociedad beat Valencia by 1-0 and Real Betis by 0-2, before losing against Atletico Madrid by 0-2. Real Sociedad won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored seven and conceded five goals.

Rayo Vallecano Form

In their last three matches, Rayo Vallecano won 2-1 win against Granada, lost 3-0 against Barcelona and lost 0-1 against Athletic Club. Rayo Vallecano came through their last six away games in the LaLiga without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by ten goals to zero.

Real Sociedad find it tough these days to get a goal in, but Rayo Vallecano are equally lacklustre in front of goal currently, and going with under 2.5 goals in the betting market is the obvious choice.

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

Alguacil will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Alex Remiro (0/0), Unai Marrero (0/0), Aihen Munoz (0/0), Alvaro Odriozola (0/0), Aritz Elustondo (0/0), Hamari Traore (0/0), Javi Lopez (0/0), Jon Aramburu (0/0), Jon Pacheco (0/0), Sergio Gomez (0/0), Arsen Zakharyan (0/0), Benat Turrientes (0/0), Brais Mendez (0/0), Igor Zubeldia (0/0), Jon Magunazelaia (0/0), Jon Olasagasti (0/0), Luka Sucic (0/0), Martin Zubimendi (0/0), Mikel Merino (0/0), Mikel Oyarzabal (0/0), Robert Navarro (0/0), Urko Gonzalez (0/0), Ander Barrenetxea (0/0), Carlos Fernandez (0/0), Sheraldo Becker (0/0), Takefusa Kubo (0/0), Umar Sadiq (0/0).

Rayo Vallecano Squad

Here is the full team squad of Rayo Vallecano. The 36 year-old Inigo Perez will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Dani Cardenas (0/0), Miguel Morro (0/0), Abdul Mumin (0/0), Alfonso Espino (0/0), Andrei Ratiu (0/0), Aridane Hernandez (0/0), Florian Lejeune (0/0), Ivan Balliu (0/0), Martin Pascual (0/0), Pelayo Fernandez (0/0), Pep Chavarria (0/0), Alvaro Garcia (0/0), Gerard Gumbau (0/0), Jonathan Montiel (0/0), Oscar Trejo (0/0), Oscar Valentin (0/0), Pathe Ciss (0/0), Pedro Diaz (0/0), Unai Lopez (0/0), Adrian Embarba (0/0), Bebé (0/0), Isi Palazon (0/0), Jorge de Frutos (0/0), Randy Nteka (0/0), Raul de Tomas (0/0), Sergio Camello (0/0).

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Team News

At the time of writing, Real Sociedad have five players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Rayo Vallecano this coming Sunday. Igor Zubeldia gets a day off from the Real Sociedad squad, as he serves out a suspension.

Sheraldo Becker, Alvaro Odriozola, Aihen Munoz and Carlos Fernandez nurses various injuries and won't take part for Real Sociedad against Rayo Vallecano at Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano H2H

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Real Sociedad played Rayo Vallecano. The pair finished even in a 0-0 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. Real Sociedad enter the match against Rayo Vallecano with a 4-6-0 record in their previous ten encounters. A win rate of 40%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Results

In the last ten matches between Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano over 2.5 goals came out four times. Odds on at least three goals are at 13/10 with bookies.

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips

Despite scoring just once in six LaLiga games, Real Sociedad hope Sheraldo Becker adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano put their faith in Florian Lejeune to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six LaLiga games.

Real Sociedad won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Reale Arena. They drew two and lost five as well, while Rayo Vallecano won one of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost five. Both teams scored in three of the last 10 home league matches for Real Sociedad. Both teams also found the back of the net two times in the previous 10 league games away for Rayo Vallecano.

The last ten encounters between Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano saw over 2.5 goals scored six times, with Real Sociedad averaging 1.6 goals a game. Rayo Vallecano scored 1.1 goals on average in these, as both teams scored seven times in this run. Real Sociedad saw over 2.5 goals in one of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Rayo Vallecano's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.6 goals in these matches.