Win probability
52%Real Sociedad
25%Draw
23%Rayo Vallecano
La Liga · Spain
Markets
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals42%
Under 2.5 goals41%
Both teams score (GG)63%
Double chance 1X77%
Key factors
- ▼Fixture congestion · Real SociedadRSO
Real Sociedad played Lyon on Thursday and host Rayo on Sunday, with only three days between them. By the fixture dates this is their third game in eight days.
- ▼Key player out · Real SociedadRSO
Mikel Oyarzabal took a blow to the back on the last play against Lyon. Matarazzo said he has back pain and they will see how it evolves, with the Rayo game in mind. Half weight as a doubt.
- ▼Starter out · Real SociedadRSO
Mamadou Sarr went off at half-time against Lyon with soleus discomfort, on the doctor's decision. We treat him as a doubt, so half weight.
- ●Key attacker out · Real SociedadRSO
Oyarzabal has back pain after a blow on the last play against Lyon and is being monitored for the Rayo game. Half weight as a doubt.
- ●Key defender out · Real SociedadRSO
Sarr went off at half-time against Lyon with soleus discomfort. We treat him as a doubt, so quarter weight on the factor.
- ▼Mamadou Sarr doubtfulRSO
Centre-back Sarr went off at half-time against Lyon with soleus discomfort and is a concern for Sunday's game with Rayo.
- ▼Álvaro García outRAY
Winger Álvaro García, with three league goals, has a hamstring fibre tear from the Celta game and faces about a month out.
- ▼Mikel Oyarzabal doubtfulRSO
Oyarzabal ended the Lyon game with back pain after a heavy knock, and Matarazzo could not say if Carlos Soler, out with a stomach bug, will recover for Rayo.
Preview
Real Sociedad are fifth with 19 points, but the week has been heavy. They lost the Basque derby 2-1 at Athletic, drew 1-1 with Lyon on Thursday, and now play their third game in eight days. Mikel Oyarzabal finished the Lyon game with back pain, Mamadou Sarr went off at half-time with soleus discomfort, and Carlos Soler missed it through illness. All three are doubts, which is why we pull the home win down to 51.9%, too low for a pick. Rayo are 12th, but they arrive rested after a 3-0 win over Celta, with Jorge de Frutos scoring twice. That win had a cost: Álvaro García went off at half-time with a problem at the back of his leg, and Óscar Valentín took a blow to the right knee. The goals case is strong. Real home games average 2.8 goals and Rayo away games average 3.8. Four of the last five meetings went over 2.5, including a 3-3 draw in April. Rayo also won their last two league visits to Anoeta, 2-1 and 1-0, though the Real beat them 3-1 there in the Copa in between. We rate over 2.5 at 59.5%, the highest of any priced option.
Leaky away form from Rayo and a recent history of open games make over 2.5 the likeliest outcome, at 59.5%. Real Sociedad are favourites, but fatigue and three doubts keep the home win too low for a pick.
Head to head
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- 2025-01-16Real Sociedad 3–1 Rayo VallecanoCopa del Rey
- 2024-08-18Real Sociedad 1–2 Rayo VallecanoLa Liga
FAQ
Is Oyarzabal fit for Real Sociedad v Rayo?
He is a doubt after taking a blow to the back against Lyon, and Matarazzo said they would see how it progresses.
Why no pick on Real Sociedad to win?
The tired legs and fitness doubts take the home win down to 51.9% on our numbers, below our 55% floor for a pick.
How have recent meetings gone?
Four of the last five went over 2.5 goals. Rayo won two of them, Real Sociedad one, and two were draws.
What is the best bet for Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.65, rated 59% confidence. No bet is ever sure.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
We put the chance of three or more goals at 59% for this match.
When does Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano kick off?
Sun 08 Nov, 15:15 UTC.