Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Oct 2025
La Liga Betting Preview: Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad host Rayo Vallecano in this Spanish La Liga encounter at Reale Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 5 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Sociedad to Come Out on Top
There’s a strong case for siding with Sociedad when it comes to the Full-Time Result betting market. We think the favourites could prove too strong for Rayo and odds of -102 are attractive.
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2-2 Draw in Last H2H Battle
Real Sociedad suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys against Barcelona. The Basque Country club had just 25% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Alvaro Odriozola scoring the goal.
Rayo Vallecano have suffered three consecutive road defeats. They lost 1-0 in their previous game at home to Sevilla at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Franjirrojos dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal.
On Thursday night, Rayo triumphed 2-0 in the Europa Conference League at home to KF Shkendija.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Estadio de Vallecas played host to the last encounter between Sociedad and Rayo, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 2-2 draw. The 10 most recent H2H games have seen five draws, four triumphs for Sociedad and a win for Rayo.
La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7:10 | 5 |
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7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 7:11 | 5 |
Sociedad have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Los Txuri-Urdin have averaged 51.8% possession, 446.6 passes and 7.8 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.6 corners from 13.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
Mikel Oyarzabal is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Alvaro Odriozola, Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea and Orri Oskarsson each have 1. Ander Barrenetxea is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Alex Remiro keeping one clean sheet.
Rayo Vallecano – Last 10 League GamesRayo have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, averaging 14.3 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Inigo Perez's team average 53.3% possession, 434.4 passes, 7.1 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.
The top scorers have been Jorge de Frutos on 4, followed by Alvaro Garcia and Isi Palazon with 2. Isi Palazon has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Augusto Batalla has one clean sheet to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-4-2): Alex Remiro (GK), Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duje Caleta-Car, Sergio Gomez, Takefusa Kubo, Jon Gorrotxategi, Carlos Soler, Ander Barrenetxea, Brais Méndez, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-4-2): Augusto Batalla (GK), Andrei Florin Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss, Pep Chavarría, Jorge de Frutos, Pedro Díaz Fanjul, Óscar Valentín, Álvaro García Rivera, Alexandre Alemão, Isi Palazón.
Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips
This Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
Sociedad look a great bet for this La Liga game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of -102 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
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Key Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano league stats:
Sociedad to Win Probability
The top betting apps make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Sociedad can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +550 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad) has recorded over 1.5 shots in three consecutive La Liga home games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of -111 for this outcome.


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Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad) has scored in his past two La Liga home games. We’re content to land the +150 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.


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Corners Prediction
In seven consecutive home games, Real Sociedad have won the Corner Match Bet. We can’t pass up the chance to back -159 that Sociedad have the most corners.






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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Real Sociedad on the Full-Time Result, both teams to score No accompanied by Ander Barrenetxea (Sociedad) to finish with Over 1.5 shots.
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Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Make Sociedad Favourites to Win
The bookies have Real Sociedad as -102 favourites for this La Liga clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 51% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +275 about Rayo Vallecano.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Sociedad are -102 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Rayo +0.5 at -122 which means the draw is also included with this pick.
A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re looking to wager on Both Teams to Score, there’s not a lot of difference between Yes and No.
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Four Sociedad Defeats in Previous Ten at Home
Sociedad have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
The previous three Rayo away matches have seen them beaten. Los Franjirrojos have recorded six losses and four wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Sociedad won 3-1 when they last played Rayo at Reale Arena. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Reale Arena, we have seen two Sociedad triumphs, one Rayo win and one draw.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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3-3-4 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
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4-0-6 | 2.80 | 1.20 | 1.60 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 16/03 2025 Rayo Vallecano 2 Real Sociedad 2
- Copa del Rey: 16/01 2025 Real Sociedad 3 Rayo Vallecano 1
- La Liga: 18/08 2024 Real Sociedad 1 Rayo Vallecano 2
- La Liga: 27/01 2024 Real Sociedad 0 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 29/10 2023 Rayo Vallecano 2 Real Sociedad 2
- La Liga: 22/04 2023 Real Sociedad 2 Rayo Vallecano 1
- La Liga: 21/01 2023 Rayo Vallecano 0 Real Sociedad 2
- La Liga: 01/05 2022 Rayo Vallecano 1 Real Sociedad 1
- La Liga: 22/08 2021 Real Sociedad 1 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 20/01 2019 Rayo Vallecano 2 Real Sociedad 2


- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Real Sociedad this season are Mikel Oyarzabal (2), Alvaro Odriozola (1), Ander Barrenetxea (1)
- Top Assistors for Real Sociedad this season are Ander Barrenetxea (3), Brais Mendez (1), Mikel Oyarzabal (1)
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Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Sociedad vs Rayo team news before betting. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Real Sociedad Lineups
Previous Rayo Vallecano Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Barcelona | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21:5 | 19 |
2 | Real Madrid | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16:8 | 18 |
3 | Villarreal | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13:5 | 16 |
4 | Elche | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:6 | 13 |
5 | Atlético Madrid | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:9 | 12 |
6 | Real Betis | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:7 | 12 |
7 | Espanyol | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 12 |
8 | Getafe | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:11 | 11 |
9 | Sevilla | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:10 | 10 |
10 | Athletic Club | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7:8 | 10 |
11 | Osasuna | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7:8 | 10 |
12 | Alavés | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:7 | 8 |
13 | Valencia | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | 8 |
14 | Real Oviedo | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4:12 | 6 |
15 | Levante | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:14 | 5 |
16 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 5 |
17 | Celta Vigo | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6:9 | 5 |
18 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | 5 |
19 | Mallorca | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6:11 | 5 |
20 | Girona | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3:16 | 3 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Villarreal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 12 |
2 | Atlético Madrid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:5 | 10 |
3 | Elche | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 10 |
4 | Osasuna | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 10 |
5 | Espanyol | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
6 | Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:1 | 9 |
7 | Real Betis | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 9 |
8 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 9 |
9 | Valencia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:3 | 7 |
10 | Athletic Club | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
11 | Getafe | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
12 | Mallorca | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:5 | 5 |
13 | Alavés | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
15 | Celta Vigo | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
16 | Real Oviedo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
17 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
18 | Sevilla | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
19 | Levante | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 1 |
20 | Girona | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:9 | 1 |









































