Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Tips
Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano face , in a match for the 2 nd round of the La Liga. In the last 3 years there are only 2 head-to-heads between these two teams: one on 20‑01‑2019, which ended in a draw by (2‑2), and the most recent on 25‑09‑2018, which ended with a tie by (2‑2). Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away matches.
Real Society Analysis
The home team comes to this 2nd round after the loss in their league debut, against FC Barcelona, by (4‑2). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play in front of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 17 conceded, against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 31 goals scored and 24 conceded. Real Sociedad has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3 of the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have turned the score around in 2 of the 6 matches in which they conceded the first goal.
Real Sociedad comes unmotivated for this match after an away defeat, by 4-2, against Barcelona. It is possible that we see the home team preferring a 4-3-3 tactical scheme, where the three most advanced players are Mikel Oyarzabal, Adnan Januzaj and Portu. Despite being a team that likes to refer and defend in their midfield, they also manage to go out on the counterattack very easily. Coach Imanol Alguacil is likely to be without striker Carlos Fernández as he is recovering from a torn cruciate ligament.
Vallecano Analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after the loss in their league debut, against Sevilla, by (3‑0). This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Rayo Vallecano has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have only turned the score around in 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
Vallecano comes unmotivated for this match after a heavy setback away, by 3-0, in the visit to Sevilla’s stadium. It is possible that we can see the visiting team preferring the left flank to attack, taking advantage of the depth offered by the left flank Fran García. Despite being a team that likes to play in their midfield, they also manage to go out on the counterattack very easily. The visiting club usually plays in a 4-3-3, where the three most advanced men should be Álvaro García, Óscar Trejo and Isi Palazón. Coach Andoni Iraola should be very pleased to have all the players ready for this second round of the championship.
Real Sociedad – Rayo Vallecano FREE TIPS
Real Sociedad – Win @ 1.45
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
