Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Joan Mendez
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Juan Barranco
- Referee Jaime Ruiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Levante UD | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Jan | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Deportivo Alavés | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Getafe CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #8 |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 9 |
| 16 | Conceded | 13 |
| -5 | GD | -4 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
1/1
46-60
5/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It’s high time Imanol Alguacil made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Sandro has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 22' Santiago Comesana makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are in front.
- 27' Jose Pozo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Real Sociedad de Futbol so far.
- 28' Goal! Adri Embarba scores his 19 goal in 232 matches.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' Hector Moreno makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Real Sociedad de Futbol are in front.
- 44' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have won 231 goals from 232 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 49' Real Sociedad de Futbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Bebe is replacing Adri Embarba for the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordi Amat, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 73' North Macedonia international Stole Dimitrievski has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' A change in the Real Sociedad de Futbol ranks — Luca Sangalli exits the field as Sandro Ramirez enters on 75.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Emiliano Velazquez on 76.
- 78' Alvaro Medran is ready to make an impact after coming on for Giannelli Imbula at the 78 minute mark.
- 82' Willian Jose does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
- 83' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Willian Jose is replaced by Juanmi.
- 86' The crowd applauds Oscar Trejo as he leaves the pitch. Jose Pozo steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 87' Diego Llorente has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Stole Dimitrievski will be fuming at that decision.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 12
- 21
- 20
-
11
Adri Embarba C ↓ Bebe 63'
- 27
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Jose Pozo 86'
- 7
- 9
- 13
Bench
- 23
- 1
-
14
Bebe ↑ 63'
- 18
-
22
Jose Pozo ↑ 86'
-
4
Alvaro Medran ↑ 78'
- 2
Coach
Michel
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
-
12
Willian Jose ↓ Juanmi 83'
- 3
- 10
- 15
- 5
- 19
- 6
- 11
-
23
Luca Sangalli ↓ Sandro 75'
Bench
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 4 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Martin Zubimendi | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 |
| Oscar Trejo | 2 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2019-01-20
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2019-01-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
4–2
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2019-01-05
Real Valladolid CF
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2018-12-23
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Levante UD
W
2018-12-15
Real Madrid CF
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-12-09
Real Betis Balompié
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2019-01-20
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2019-01-14
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2019-01-06
Real Madrid CF
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2018-12-21
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–1
Deportivo Alavés
L
2018-12-15
Getafe CF
1–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2018-12-09
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–2
Real Valladolid CF
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
68%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
55%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 13% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 18% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

