Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio de Vallecas Sun, 26 Apr - 12:00 PM
La Liga
Rayo Vallecano RAY
Versus
Real Sociedad RSO
KICKOFF : Sun, 26 Apr - 12:00 PM
Round 32 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Rayo Vallecano welcome Real Sociedad to Estadio de Vallecas for a crucial La Liga regular season clash in the 2025/2026 campaign. The hosts, perched in 13th place, face a Real Sociedad side nestled comfortably at 7th, bringing a clear 4.5-point power advantage and superior overall rating of 28.44 against Rayo's 23.9. Form metrics tilt towards the visitors too, with a 16.61 score eclipsing the home team's 11.78, suggesting momentum lies with the Basques. Despite Sociedad's edge on paper, the fiery atmosphere at Vallecas could level the playing field, where Rayo have historically punched above their weight. Projections give Rayo a slight nod at 42.7% win probability, ahead of the draw at 28% and Sociedad at 29.3%, reflecting home advantage in a balanced encounter. Set-piece data remains elusive with low confidence proxies, leaving efficiency and transition battles as key unknowns in this mid-table skirmish.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Rayo Vallecano hold 13th in La Liga while Real Sociedad sit 7th, yet visitors claim 4.5-point power edge.
  • Form: Hosts register 11.78 form score, lagging behind Real Sociedad's robust 16.61.
  • Squad: Rayo Vallecano's power score hits 23.9, outpaced by Real Sociedad's 28.44.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for analysis in this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition play details absent from current datasets.
  • Set pieces: Low-confidence proxy data used for set pieces, with xG unavailable for both sides.
  • xVariable: xG variables not accessible due to add-on limitations.
  • Market: Projection split: Rayo Vallecano 42.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28% (Δ+0%) | Real Sociedad 29.3% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Rayo Vallecano I. Pérez Soto
I. Pérez Soto
VS
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
1.09
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.55
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Espanyol Rank: D
Mallorca Rank: L
Elche Rank: W
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Levante Rank: D
Sevilla Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Getafe Rank: D
Deportivo Alavés Rank: D
Levante Rank: W
Villarreal Rank: L
Osasuna Rank: W
Atlético Madrid Rank: L
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 9 - 10
10
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Rayo Vallecano
42.74%
Draw
27.97%
Away Real Sociedad
29.29%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.9
28.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad
Power Score
23.9
28.44
League Position
13
7
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Rayo Vallecano — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rayo Vallecano Real Sociedad

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 27 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rayo Vallecano RAY Home
27 matches
Real Sociedad RSO Away
Match Record
8
Wins
10
9
Draws
9
10
Losses
8
Goals
38
Goals Scored
44
44
Goals Conceded
38
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-21T01:11:23+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 32 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio de Vallecas
Capacity
14708
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

13
Augusto Martín Batalla Barga
Augusto Martín Batalla Barga Goalkeeper
1
Daniel Cárdenas Lindez
Daniel Cárdenas Lindez Goalkeeper
16
Abdul Mumin
Abdul Mumin Defender
24
Florian Lejeune
Florian Lejeune Defender
20
Iván Balliu Campeny
Iván Balliu Campeny Defender
5
Luiz Felipe Ramos Marchi
Luiz Felipe Ramos Marchi Defender
22
Luis Alfonso Espino García
Luis Alfonso Espino García Defender
2
Andrei Florin Ratiu
Andrei Florin Ratiu Defender
3
Josep María Chavarría Pérez
Josep María Chavarría Pérez Defender
33
Jozhua Vertrouwd
Jozhua Vertrouwd Defender
32
Nobel Mendy
Nobel Mendy Defender
8
Óscar Guido Trejo
Óscar Guido Trejo Midfielder
17
Unai López Cabrera
Unai López Cabrera Midfielder
15
Gerard Gumbau Garriga
Gerard Gumbau Garriga Midfielder
4
Pedro Díaz Fanjul
Pedro Díaz Fanjul Midfielder
23
Óscar Valentín Martín Luengo
Óscar Valentín Martín Luengo Midfielder
6
Pathé Ciss
Pathé Ciss Midfielder
11
Randy Ntekja
Randy Ntekja Midfielder
28
Samuel Becerra Gómez
Samuel Becerra Gómez Midfielder
18
Álvaro García Rivera
Álvaro García Rivera Attacker
7
Isaac Palazón Camacho
Isaac Palazón Camacho Attacker
19
Jorge De Frutos Sebastián
Jorge De Frutos Sebastián Attacker
9
Alexandre Zurawski
Alexandre Zurawski Attacker
10
Sergio Camello Pérez
Sergio Camello Pérez Attacker
21
Francisco Perez Martinez
Francisco Perez Martinez Attacker
12
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour Attacker
14
Carlos Martín Domínguez
Carlos Martín Domínguez Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Alejandro Remiro Gargallo
Alejandro Remiro Gargallo Goalkeeper
13
Unai Marrero Larrañaga
Unai Marrero Larrañaga Goalkeeper
16
Duje Ćaleta-Car
Duje Ćaleta-Car Defender
6
Aritz Elustondo Irribaria
Aritz Elustondo Irribaria Defender
5
Igor Zubeldía Elorza
Igor Zubeldía Elorza Defender
20
Álvaro Odriozola Arzallus
Álvaro Odriozola Arzallus Defender
3
Aihen Muñoz Capellán
Aihen Muñoz Capellán Defender
17
Sergio Gómez Martín
Sergio Gómez Martín Defender
2
Jon Mikel Aramburu Mejías
Jon Mikel Aramburu Mejías Defender
31
Jon Martín Vicente
Jon Martín Vicente Defender
18
Carlos Soler Barragán
Carlos Soler Barragán Midfielder
12
Yangel Clemente Herrera Ravelo
Yangel Clemente Herrera Ravelo Midfielder
23
Brais Méndez Portela
Brais Méndez Portela Midfielder
24
Luka Sučić
Luka Sučić Midfielder
8
Beñat Turrientes Imaz
Beñat Turrientes Imaz Midfielder
21
Arsen Zakharyan
Arsen Zakharyan Midfielder
4
Jon Gorrotxategi Etxaniz
Jon Gorrotxategi Etxaniz Midfielder
15
Pablo Marín Tejada
Pablo Marín Tejada Midfielder
11
Gonçalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
Gonçalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes Attacker
10
Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte
Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte Attacker
14
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo Attacker
7
Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza Attacker
9
Orri Steinn Óskarsson
Orri Steinn Óskarsson Attacker
19
Jon Karrika
Jon Karrika Attacker
22
Wesley Gassova Ribeiro Teixeira
Wesley Gassova Ribeiro Teixeira Attacker

CONCLUSION

Real Sociedad arrive as the stronger outfit with better form, power ratings, and league standing, yet Rayo Vallecano's home turf at Estadio de Vallecas injects uncertainty into proceedings. Projections marginally favor the hosts at 42.7%, hinting at a tight affair where defensive resilience and opportunistic strikes could decide the spoils. Without detailed set-piece or efficiency insights, expect a tactical battle emphasizing transitions and squad depth. Sociedad's quality may shine through, but Rayo's grit often frustrates favorites here.

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