
Real Sociedad

Rayo Vallecano
Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano prediction & analysis
Real Sociedad or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.13 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
Value bet: Real Sociedad to win @ 1.75 – our chance 65% vs 57% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Real Sociedad 2.3 – 1.0 Rayo Vallecano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Real Sociedad are clear favourites at home with a 65% chance of winning, against 12% for Rayo Vallecano.
Real Sociedad have taken 11 points from their last 6 matches (3W 2D 1L), scoring 2.7 and conceding 1.2 per game. Rayo Vallecano have 9 points from their last 6 (2W 3D 1L), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
We expect around 3.3 goals (2.3 for Real Sociedad, 1.0 for Rayo Vallecano). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 2–0 (10%), 2–1 (10%), 1–0 (8%).
In their last 1 meeting, Real Sociedad have won 0, Rayo Vallecano have won 0 and 1 ended level, with an average of 6.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Real Sociedad or draw at a 88% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.22 is better than our fair price of 1.13, so there is value in it. For a bigger price, Real Sociedad to win at 1.75 is our value angle (65% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Real Sociedad to win ✓ | 65% | 1.55 | 1.75 ▲ |
| Double chance | Real Sociedad or draw ✓ | 88% | 1.13 | 1.22 ▲ |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 61% | 1.64 | 1.53 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 83% | 1.21 | 1.17 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 63% | 1.60 | 1.57 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 59% | 1.70 | 1.57 |
| Half-time result | Real Sociedad ahead at half-time ✗ | 50% | 2.01 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Real Sociedad / FT Real Sociedad ✗ | 45% | 2.24 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–0 ✗ | 10% | 10.30 | – |
Form
Real Sociedad – last 6
| 5 Nov | vs Lyon | 1–1 | D |
| 1 Nov | @ Athletic Club | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | vs Levante | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | @ Lillestrom | 6–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | @ Malaga | 5–2 | W |
| 15 Oct | @ Union St. Gilloise | 1–1 | D |
Rayo Vallecano – last 6
| 31 Oct | vs Celta Vigo | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | @ Recreativo Huelva | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | vs Elche | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | @ Getafe | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | @ Osasuna | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | vs Espanyol | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
| 26 Apr 2026 | Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad | 3–3 |
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 12 | +35 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | +21 | 30 |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 12 | +5 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 12 | +1 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 12 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | +4 | 16 |
| 8 | Villarreal | 12 | +2 | 15 |
| 9 | Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | +1 | 15 |
| 10 | Racing Santander | 12 | -13 | 14 |
| 11 | Celta Vigo | 12 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | Alaves | 12 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 | Espanyol | 12 | -1 | 12 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 11 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 | Getafe | 12 | -10 | 12 |
| 16 | Osasuna | 12 | -11 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante | 12 | -5 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche | 12 | -6 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia | 12 | -12 | 9 |
| 20 | Malaga | 12 | -14 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
Our pick is Real Sociedad or draw with a 88% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
On our numbers Real Sociedad have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Rayo Vallecano 12%.
How many goals will there be in Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
When is Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano (La Liga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:15 (West Africa Time) at Anoeta.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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