Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Reale Arena.
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Diego Sanchez Rojo (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ignacio Alonso Lopez (Spain)
7 games this season
🟨 3.1/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-27
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Athletic Club | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Cadiz CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | UD Las Palmas | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Getafe CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Valencia CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | CA Osasuna | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Sociedad de Fútbol | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #10 |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 11 |
| 13 | Conceded | 16 |
| -4 | GD | -5 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get this one started.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Sociedad de Fútbol is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 7' The referee has no hesitation. Oscar Trejo is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 7.
- 12' Robin Le Normand needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 17' It’s high time Francisco made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 18' The referee calls foul for Ivan Balliu. He receives a Yellow card.
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Balliu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 24' Benat Turrientes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 352 appearances.
- 29' A tactical swap from Real Sociedad de Futbol — Brais Mendez on, Arsen Zakharyan off on 29 minutes.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Sociedad de Fútbol side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Sociedad de Fútbol and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' A quiet spell here at Reale Arena. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Unai Lopez made 332 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Randy Ntekja is hanging Oscar Trejo on the field on 55 minute.
- 57' Unai Lopez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Mikel Oyarzabal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Umar Sadiq on 62 minute.
- 63' Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Urko Gonzalez is hanging Igor Zubeldia on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Javi Galan on 70.
- 72' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Kike Perez comes on to replace Sergio Camello.
- 77' Supporters expect more eagerness from Arsen Zakharyan, as he is very good at scoring at Reale Arena with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 82' named a 5-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 83' The Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes a substitution. Robin Le Normand departs to be replaced by Jon Olasagasti.
- 85' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jon Pacheco.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 5
- 21
- 1
- 19
- 24
- 4
- 20
- 22
- 12
- –
- 39
Bench
- 11
- 23
- 2
- 15
- 13
- 16
- 10
- 29
- 28
- 37
- 36
- 41
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 24
- 20
- 17
- 5
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Randy Ntekja 55'
- 1
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Jorge de Frutos 72'
- 23
-
34
Sergio Camello ↓ Kike Perez 72'
- 12
- 3
Bench
- 9
-
14
Kike Perez ↑ 72'
- 22
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 2
-
19
Jorge de Frutos ↑ 72'
- 13
-
11
Randy Ntekja ↑ 55'
Coach
Francisco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 4 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 |
| Oscar Trejo | 2 |
| Martin Zubimendi | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
Head to Head
2024-01-27
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
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
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2024-01-27
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2024-01-20
RC Celta de Vigo
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2024-01-13
Athletic Club
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2024-01-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
Deportivo Alavés
D
2023-12-21
Cadiz CF
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2023-12-17
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Real Betis Balompié
D
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2024-01-27
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2024-01-20
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–2
UD Las Palmas
L
2024-01-02
Getafe CF
0–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2023-12-19
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Valencia CF
L
2023-12-15
CA Osasuna
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2023-12-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
72%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
55%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Handicap | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

