Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Guadalupe Porras Ayuso (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Joan Mendez Mateo (Spain)
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 15.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-29
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2023-04-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2023-01-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2022-05-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2021-08-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | UD Las Palmas | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Sevilla FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | RCD Mallorca | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Sep | Cadiz CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | Villarreal CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | RCD Mallorca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | FC Red Bull Salzburg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #5 |
| 12 | Points | 22 |
| 11 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 1 / 4 |
| 15 | Scored | 21 |
| 21 | Conceded | 20 |
| -6 | GD | +1 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 27% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/7
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 4 G | |
| Orri Oskarsson | 4 G | |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G | 2 A |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 2 G | 2 A |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to score. At the same time, Real Sociedad de Futbol does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The 29-year-old Mikel Oyarzabal has been sensational this season — 8 goals and 7 assists is a remarkable return.
- 13' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 18' Real Sociedad de Futbol seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 28' 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.
- 31' A goal from the Ghana international Abdul Mumin! He fires home on 31 to make it 1-0!
- 36' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' What a moment for Mikel Oyarzabal! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Sociedad de Futbol needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are deployed in a 4-4-1-1 today, looking to exploit space against Real Sociedad de Futbol's 4-1-4-1 shape.
- 58' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Ander Barrenetxea is withdrawn and Mohamed Cho gets his opportunity.
- 63' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have won 242 goals from 239 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Mikel Oyarzabal adds to his 8 season tally! Real Sociedad de Futbol lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 66' A moment of madness from Alvaro Garcia on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 67' Mikel Oyarzabal does the damage! The net is bulging and Real Sociedad de Futbol surge ahead!
- 71' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Kike Perez on, Oscar Trejo off on 71 minutes.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Benat Turrientes is booked for Real Sociedad de Futbol — Yellow card on 72.
- 74' Igor Zubeldia is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Real Sociedad de Futbol make a change. Benat Turrientes trudges off to be replaced by Jon Olasagasti on 80 minutes.
- 85' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Raul de Tomas is replaced by Bebe.
- 90' Bebe picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The Real Sociedad de Futbol bench stirs into life. Mikel Oyarzabal is withdrawn and Arsen Zakharyan gets his opportunity.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 24
- 20
-
17
Unai Lopez ↓ Sergio Camello 71'
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Kike Perez 71'
-
22
Raul de Tomas ↓ Bebe 85'
- 18
- 1
- 7
- 16
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↓ Jorge de Frutos 80'
-
12
Alfonso Espino ↓ Radamel Falcao 80'
Bench
-
9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 80'
- 5
-
14
Kike Perez ↑ 71'
-
10
Bebe ↑ 85'
- 6
- 2
-
34
Sergio Camello ↑ 71'
-
19
Jorge de Frutos ↑ 80'
- 13
- 11
- 29
- 3
Coach
Francisco
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 5
- 1
-
14
Takefusa Kubo ↓ Umar Sadiq 80'
- 3
-
7
Ander Barrenetxea ↓ Mohamed Cho 58'
- 4
- 20
- 22
- 10
Bench
- 6
- 8
- 9
-
19
Umar Sadiq ↑ 80'
- 24
- 26
- 32
-
12
Arsen Zakharyan ↑ 90'
-
16
Jon Olasagasti ↑ 80'
-
11
Mohamed Cho ↑ 58'
- 37
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 |
| Orri Oskarsson | 2 |
Head to Head
2023-10-29
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2023-04-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2023-01-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2022-05-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2021-08-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2023-10-29
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2023-10-22
UD Las Palmas
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2023-10-07
Sevilla FC
2–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2023-09-30
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
RCD Mallorca
D
2023-09-27
Cadiz CF
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2023-09-24
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Villarreal CF
D
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2023-10-29
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2023-10-24
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-10-21
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
RCD Mallorca
W
2023-10-08
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2023-10-03
FC Red Bull Salzburg
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-09-30
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–0
Athletic Club
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
57%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
69%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 20% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

