Rayo Vallecano (home)
- Rayo Vallecano will feel they have some unfinished business with Real Sociedad when they face the Basque giants on Sunday in a LaLiga clash that promises fireworks at both ends of the field.
- Rayo are unbeaten in their last 2 home games, with a 3-0 victory over AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League.
- They come into the game on the back of consecutive defeats to Real Mallorca and AEK Athens.
- Inigo Perez has done an excellent job to create a Rayo identity in his time at Vallecas since taking charge in February 2024.
- They play high-energy soccer at high tempo, pressing relentlessly and looking to break through the opposition in numbers with rapid transitions.
Real Sociedad (away)
- The home side sit 15th in LaLiga, having accumulated 35 points from 31 games, while Real Sociedad are seventh on 42 points.
- Real Sociedad have conceded 24 goals in 15 away LaLiga matches this season.
- La Real have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their last 5 games in all competitions and won their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey in midweek when coming back to level with Atletico Madrid and progressing on penalties.
Head-to-Head
Both teams have won one apiece of the last 3 LaLiga meetings between these clubs, with Rayo winning the last clash 1-0 .
Key Players
- Mikel Oyarzabal has scored 12 goals in 27 LaLiga appearances.
- Jorge de Frutos has given Rayo a focal point up top with 10 goals in 29 games.
- Isi Palazon has chipped in with 2 goals in the past 5 games to give Rayo a spark from the bench.
Betting Insights
- Over 2.5 goals at 2.01.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.71.
Prediction
A draw is the most likely result and can be backed at a favorable 3.37 .
