Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee David Medie
- Referee
- Referee Jaime Latre
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | FC Barcelona | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 May | CA Osasuna | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 May | Real Valladolid CF | H | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 May | Elche CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Sevilla FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 May | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Levante UD | A | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #13 |
| 22 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 11 |
| 7 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 5 |
| 21 | Scored | 15 |
| 20 | Conceded | 21 |
| +1 | GD | -6 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 58% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 5th (22 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get us underway at Reale Seguros Stadium.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The 31-year-old Martin Merquelanz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Aihen Munoz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 26' Oscar Trejo was booked on 26.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oscar Trejo on 27 minutes.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Martin Zubimendi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Sociedad de Futbol that had 364 games and scored 466 goals.
- 42' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 47' A quiet spell here at Reale Seguros Stadium. Real Sociedad de Futbol seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' Andres Martin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Santiago Comesana.
- 60' It’s high time Imanol Alguacil made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 63' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Isi Palazon comes on to replace Martin Merquelanz.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Balliu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' Goal! Mikel Oiarzabal scores his 54 goal in 364 matches.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Sociedad de Futbol and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bebe is hanging Alvaro Garcia on the field on 74 minute.
- 75' Andres Martin makes way for Randy Ntekja at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 77' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. David Silva is replaced by Adnan Januzaj on 77 minute.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Jon Guridi. He replaces Mikel Merino on 81 minute.
- 86' Real Sociedad de Futbol receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
- 88' The whistle greets Aihen Munoz as he departs to be replaced by Jon Pacheco.
- 90' Jon Pacheco is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- It finishes all square. Real Sociedad de Futbol and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 19
- 10
- 6
- 8
- 18
- 1
- 12
- 24
- 22
- 3
Bench
- 25
- 2
- 11
- 14
- 16
- 7
- 29
- 26
- –
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
17
Martin Merquelanz ↓ Isi Palazon 63'
- 24
- 6
- 8
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Bebe 74'
- 13
- 5
-
11
Andres Martin ↓ Randy Ntekja 75'
-
23
Oscar Valentin ↓ Pathe Ciss 75'
- 33
Bench
- 14
- –
- 32
-
10
Bebe ↑ 74'
- 30
- 29
-
7
Isi Palazon ↑ 63'
- 4
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↑ 75'
- –
-
9
Randy Ntekja ↑ 75'
- 28
Coach
Iraola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 4 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Orri Oskarsson | 2 |
| Oscar Trejo | 2 |
| Martin Zubimendi | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2021-08-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2021-08-15
FC Barcelona
4–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2021-05-22
CA Osasuna
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2021-05-16
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
4–1
Real Valladolid CF
W
2021-05-12
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2021-05-07
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–0
Elche CF
W
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2021-08-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-08-15
Sevilla FC
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-05-18
RC Celta de Vigo
2–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2019-05-12
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Real Valladolid CF
L
2019-05-04
Levante UD
4–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-04-28
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–0
Real Madrid CF
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.37
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
82%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
38%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 21% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.