Real Sociedad
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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
16 Rayo Vallecano logo Rayo Vallecano 7 1 2 4 7 10 -3 7:10 5
18 Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad 7 1 2 4 7 11 -4 7:11 5
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Real Sociedad – Last 10 League Games

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 Games

Rayo 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.

Our job is to consult the latest La Liga team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano league stats:

  • Rayo have lost their last 3 games on the road.
  • Rayo have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

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 Sociedad logo 1 - 0 Rayo logo Rayo

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

Top Pick: Ander Barrenetxea Over 1.5 Shots -111 BetMGM logo

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 to Score +150 BetMGM logo

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.

Latest Mikel Oyarzabal Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Sociedad To Have Most Corners -159 BetMGM logo

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.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sociedad Logo Sociedad
Total
12.40 7.80 4.60
Home
10.60 7.80 2.80
Away
11.20 4.80 6.40
Rayo Logo Rayo
Total
12.00 7.10 4.90
Home
12.00 7.70 4.30
Away
10.50 4.70 5.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Sociedad -102
Both Team To Score No -119
Player Shots Ander Barrenetxea Over 1.5 -111

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.

The best football betting sites cover La Liga games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Mikel Oyarzabal Top of First Goalscorer List

There is +150 available that Mikel Oyarzabal finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +330.

Player Goals
Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
First
+150
Anytime
+330
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Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)
First
+290
Anytime
+600
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Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)
First
+310
Anytime
+600
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Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)
First
+390
Anytime
+850
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Player Shots On Target
Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-114
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Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)
Over 0.5
-125
Under 0.5
-125
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Álvaro García (Rayo)
Over 0.5
-105
Under 0.5
-147
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Isi Palazón (Rayo)
Over 0.5
+110
Under 0.5
-172
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Player Shots
Mikel Oyarzabal (Sociedad)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-
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Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-
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Jon Karrikaburu (Sociedad)
Over 1.5
-167
Under 1.5
-
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Gonçalo Guedes (Sociedad)
Over 1.5
-105
Under 1.5
-
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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
Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad Home Stats 3-3-4 2.20 1.00 1.20 4 6 5 5
Rayo Vallecano logo Rayo Vallecano Away Stats 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
Team Stats
Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad League Stats
Rayo Vallecano logo Rayo Vallecano League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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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

1 Alex Remiro
2 Jon Aramburu 5 Igor Zubeldia 16 Duje Caleta-Car 17 Sergio Gomez
14 Takefusa Kubo 4 Jon Gorrotxategi 18 Carlos Soler 7 Ander Barrenetxea
23 Brais Méndez 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
13 Augusto Batalla
2 Andrei Florin Rațiu 24 Florian Lejeune 6 Pathé Ciss 3 Pep Chavarría
19 Jorge de Frutos 4 Pedro Díaz Fanjul 23 Óscar Valentín 18 Á. García Rivera
9 Alexandre Alemão 7 Isi Palazón

Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Previous Real Sociedad Lineups

28 Sep La Liga
Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
24 Sep La Liga
Real Sociedad 1-0 Mallorca
19 Sep La Liga
Real Betis 3-1 Real Sociedad
13 Sep La Liga
Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid
30 Aug La Liga
Real Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad
24 Aug La Liga
Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol

Previous Rayo Vallecano Lineups

02 Oct Europa Conference League
Rayo Vallecano 2-0 KF Shkendija
28 Sep La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Sevilla
24 Sep La Liga
Atlético Madrid 3-2 Rayo Vallecano
21 Sep La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo
14 Sep La Liga
Osasuna 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
31 Aug La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona

Injuries & Suspensions

Real Sociedad Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jon Aramburu Other
Orri Oskarsson Muscle
Yangel Herrera Muscle
Rayo Vallecano Injury Table
Type Name Info
Sergio Camello Red card (direc
Oscar Valentin Yellow cards
Spain FlagLa Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
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
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