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 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 games · 46 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 | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
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 Balompie | 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 Alaves | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #10 |
| 50 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 14 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 13 / 14 |
| 41 | Scored | 59 |
| 44 | Conceded | 61 |
| -3 | GD | -2 |
| 1.32 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 32% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Rayo Vallecano de Madrid welcome Real Sociedad de Fútbol for this crunch clash at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano.
- 5' Real Sociedad de Fútbol started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Emiliano Velazquez, a Uruguay , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Brilliant from the ! Santiago Comesana makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 22.
- 27' Real Sociedad de Fútbol is showing some good football. However, Real Sociedad de Fútbol are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 28' The deadlock is broken! Adri Embarba gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
- 33' Mikel Oiarzabal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 39' A goal from the Mexico international Hector Moreno! He fires home on 39 to make it 2-1!
- 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Igor Zubeldia, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' 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.
- 63' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Adri Embarba is replaced by Bebe.
- 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 73' Juanmi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Luca Sangalli is replaced by Sandro Ramirez.
- 76' A moment of madness from Emiliano Velazquez on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 78' The crowd applauds Giannelli Imbula as he leaves the pitch. Alvaro Medran steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 82' Willian Jose makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Real Sociedad de Futbol are in front.
- 83' Juanmi is replacing Willian Jose for the Real Sociedad de Futbol side.
- 86' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 86 minute. Oscar Trejo leaves to be changed by Jose Pozo.
- 87' It’s a booking for Real Sociedad de Futbol player. Diego Llorente gets a Yellow card.
- 88' A moment of madness from Stole Dimitrievski on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be frustrated.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 Balompie
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 Alaves
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
1.75
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
69%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
56%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

